Introduction

What is Pavilion?

Pavilion is a Django-based restaurant management system designed to streamline order processing, enhance efficiency, and simplify point-of-sale operations. It is specifically tailored for event-based food service environments, allowing staff to manage orders, process payments, and coordinate kitchen workflows in real time.

Key Features

• Order Management – Automatically assigns food orders to relevant kitchen stations.
• Point of Sale (POS) System – Handles order placement and payment processing, including gift cards.
• Inventory Management – Tracks available stock and notifies staff of low supplies.
• User Roles & Access Control – Ensures different staff members have appropriate access levels.
• Device Authorization – Restricts access to POS functions on approved devices only.
• Real-Time Updates – Ensures smooth coordination between kitchen staff and front-of-house operations.

Why Pavilion?

Pavilion was built to handle the unique challenges of event-based food service, where efficiency and coordination are crucial. Unlike traditional restaurant POS systems, Pavilion is designed with:

• Fast-paced environments in mind – Orders are automatically routed to the correct stations.
• Simple role-based access – Ensures only necessary staff interact with specific functions.
• Flexible deployment options – Can be adapted to different types of food service operations.

Pavilion aims to provide a lightweight yet powerful solution that reduces complexity while keeping operations smooth and efficient.

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For setup instructions, proceed to Getting Started.