Billing and Checking

There are different types of billing and checking systems, and they are as follows:

• Duplicate - This type of checking and billing system is more likely found in a smaller hotel, popular price restaurants and cafes. It is generaly used where table d'hote menu is in use or limited a la carte menus.
• Triplicate - This is a control system used mostly in medium and large first class establishments.The food consists of 3 copies. To ensure control, the waiter must fill in the required information on the check, i.e. table number, number of covers, date, signature. The top copy goes to the supply point ( kitchen) , the duplicate goes to the cashier for billing and the third copy is retained by the waiter, as reference.
• Pre-printed/pre-paid -This billing method is not as commen as the other billing methods and is mostly used when a establishment has a set menu or spesific function.The check will be printed out with a variety if options and when taking the order, you as the waiter will mark/tic off what the customer orders.
• Electronic point of sale (EPOS) - A lot of establishments makeuse of this kind of system. It is a computerized, electronic system. The customer's order is rung up as requested on a pre-set keyboard. Each key relates to a spesific drink or food item and it's cost, when the order has been completed (posted) a copy is printed out at the supply point (kitchen), if it is only a drink order, it will be printed out at the bar or cashier, where the customer can settle the bill immediately.