The Usage of Trade Groups directory displays the trade groups that are currently in use in the restaurant.
The "default" element is mandatory for this directory.
In the figure, the default element—that is, without conditions—matches the name of the trade group "Default". This match is not mandatory. The trade group for default use can be any other trade group.
The rules for using trade groups are displayed for a specific restaurant, which is selected from the list.
The directory contains trade groups as objects of use.
Objects assigned as conditions in the directory: Employee, Employee Group, Active since... - Active to..., Guest Type, Hall Layout, Table, Table Type, Period, Language, Role, Station, Order Category.
Defining two usage rules with the "Period" condition for a trade group can provide the ability to use different printing schemes, discounts/markups, and other objects that have their own "Usage of..." directories during these periods. For example, Both the Evening and Weekend Evening periods use the same Evening Menu trade group, so in the Usage of Trading Groups directory, two rules for using the trade group are created with the conditions: "Period" = "Evening" and "Period" = "Weekend Evening".
The conditions Employee and Employee Group are determined by the main waiter of the order. The main waiter of the order is selected in the field "Main waiter of the order" in the form of creating a visit and order.
The condition of the Employee of the other directories “Usage of...” is determined by the operator—the employee performing the current actions.
Example of using trade groups
The restaurant has special tables for special orders. For example, VIP client service or banquet service.
The menu for such orders may differ from the menu for orders at other tables. Also, the set of discounts/markups and currencies available for payment of bills for these orders may be different.
For VIP and banquet services in this case, special trade groups should be created, including the necessary menu items, discounts/markups and currencies.
The VIP trade group in the "Usage of Trade Groups" directory works depending on the "table types" condition.
