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# Placing an Order on Behalf of a Guest

> Step-by-step guide for waiters to take orders for guests — selecting a table, browsing the menu, adding items, reviewing, and submitting.

**URL:** `/waiter/place-order` **Access:** Click **Place Order** in the waiter navigation, or from the Tables page.

The Place Order page lets a waiter take orders on behalf of guests at a table.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select the table">
    At the top of the page, select the table you're taking the order for. A dropdown or table picker shows all available tables — select the correct table number.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Browse the menu">
    The menu is displayed organized by category. Each item shows:

    * Item image / thumbnail
    * Item name (bold)
    * Description
    * Price in ETB
    * Dietary tags (🌱 Vegetarian, 🌶️ Spicy, etc.)
    * Department (Kitchen / Bar)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add items to the cart">
    * Click the **`+`** button on any item to add it to the order
    * Click **`−`** to reduce quantity
    * Items appear in the **order summary** panel on the right (or bottom on mobile)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the order">
    In the order summary panel:

    * See a list of all selected items with quantities
    * Edit quantities or remove items with **−** and **×** buttons
    * See the running **total price** in ETB
  </Step>

  <Step title="Place the order">
    Click **Place Order** (large primary button) to submit.

    * The order is immediately sent to the kitchen (or bar, depending on item department)
    * A success message confirms the order was placed
    * Kitchen or bar staff will see the new order on their display instantly
  </Step>
</Steps>