How it works

A calm, capable extra pair of hands.

WaiterAssistant handles the repeatable parts of service so your team can handle the human ones.

From table to ticket

Simple for guests. Serious for your operation.

01 / SCAN

A code at every table

Guests open your menu in their browser. No download and no account standing in the way.

02 / CHOOSE

A menu made to browse

Dietary notes, modifiers, sold-out items, and dish imagery make ordering feel certain.

03 / SERVE

A clear order for staff

The right details arrive with the order, so the team can move without translating requests.

Mobile-first menu

Built for one-handed browsing, with fast loading pages that work on a guest's own device.

  • Categories and search
  • Allergen and dietary labels
  • Modifiers that make sense

Better ordering

Capture the details up front and keep the guest informed from confirmation through service.

  • Table-aware orders
  • Special instructions
  • Order status updates

Operator controls

Update the menu in moments, not in a reprint cycle, from a workspace your team can learn quickly.

  • Live item availability
  • Time-based menus
  • Useful order reporting
Restaurant staff preparing a dining room

For the whole shift

More clarity at every table.

Whether you're managing a lunch rush or a long Saturday dinner, the right information is already where your team needs it.

Go deeper

New to QR code menus?

What they are, why dining rooms keep switching, and the habits that separate a QR menu guests love from one they tolerate — all in one field guide.

The QR code menu field guide

A practical read for operators weighing the switch from print.

Read the guide

Getting started

Seven steps from sign-up to service.

Screenshot: creating a WaiterAssistant account
STEP 01

Create your account

Set up your restaurant workspace in minutes. Add your business details and you’re ready to start building your menu.

Screenshot: creating a menu
STEP 02

Create your menu

Organize your menu into categories that match the way your kitchen works, from starters to dessert.

Screenshot: adding items and prices to a menu
STEP 03

Add items and prices

Fill in dishes, descriptions, and prices. Update anything anytime, no reprint required.

Screenshot: adding tables
STEP 04

Add your tables

Add every table in the room. Each one gets its own unique QR code, so an order always knows exactly where it’s headed.

Screenshot: a table QR code ready to print
STEP 05

Print your QR codes

Print each table’s code and set it out where guests will see it. Hand it to your designer first if you want your logo and branding on it.

Screenshot: a guest placing an order from their phone
STEP 06

Guests place their order

A guest scans the code, browses the menu, and places their order right from their own phone, no app required.

Screenshot: the kitchen view of an incoming order
STEP 07

The kitchen gets to work

The order lands instantly wherever your kitchen is watching — a tablet on the pass works well — so the team can start cooking right away.