> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.mesobordering.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# MesobOrdering Staff Guide Overview

> Introduction to the MesobOrdering Staff Guide covering Kitchen, Waiter, Cashier, and Bar roles with permissions, login flow, and status references.

The Staff Guide walks non-admin staff through their day-to-day workflows in MesobOrdering. Each role has a dedicated interface tailored to its responsibilities — kitchen, service, billing, or bar.

## Roles covered

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Kitchen Staff" icon="utensils" href="/staff/kitchen/overview">
    Live food order queue with real-time status updates and audio alerts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Waiter" icon="bell-concierge" href="/staff/waiter/dashboard">
    Table management, order taking, and live guest call alerts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cashier" icon="credit-card" href="/staff/cashier/bills">
    Bill processing, payment confirmation, and transaction history.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bar Staff" icon="martini-glass" href="/staff/bar/dashboard">
    Live drink order queue and bar performance stats.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Logging in

All staff log in from a single URL and are automatically redirected to their role's default page.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the login page">
    Navigate to `https://mesobordering.com/login`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your credentials">
    Enter your **Email Address** and **Password** provided by your admin.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Login">
    You'll be redirected to your role's default landing page.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Role    | Default landing page |
| ------- | -------------------- |
| Kitchen | `/staff/kitchen`     |
| Waiter  | `/waiter/dashboard`  |
| Cashier | `/cashier/bills`     |
| Bar     | `/bar/dashboard`     |

<Note>
  If your account has been paused by an admin, you'll see an **Account Paused** screen instead of your dashboard. Contact your admin to reactivate.
</Note>

## Order status reference

Orders move through the same status flow across every role. Colors and meanings are consistent throughout the app.

| Status    | Color     | Who sets it     | Meaning                               |
| --------- | --------- | --------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| PENDING   | 🔵 Blue   | System (auto)   | Placed by guest, not yet acknowledged |
| PREPARING | 🟡 Yellow | Kitchen / Bar   | Actively being prepared               |
| READY     | 🟢 Teal   | Kitchen / Bar   | Ready for collection                  |
| SERVED    | ✅ Green   | Waiter / System | Delivered to the guest                |
| CANCELLED | 🔴 Red    | Staff / Admin   | Order voided                          |

## Staff navigation quick reference

| Role    | Page         | URL                   |
| ------- | ------------ | --------------------- |
| Kitchen | Kitchen View | `/staff/kitchen`      |
| Waiter  | Dashboard    | `/waiter/dashboard`   |
| Waiter  | Tables       | `/waiter/tables`      |
| Waiter  | Orders       | `/waiter/orders`      |
| Waiter  | Place Order  | `/waiter/place-order` |
| Cashier | Bills        | `/cashier/bills`      |
| Cashier | History      | `/cashier/history`    |
| Bar     | Dashboard    | `/bar/dashboard`      |
| Bar     | Display      | `/bar/display`        |
| Bar     | History      | `/bar/history`        |

<Note>
  For technical or account issues, contact your hotel Admin. For system-level support, contact MesobOrdering support.
</Note>