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DishInk uses a single consistent shell across every module. The sidebar and top bar stay fixed while the main content area changes as you move between sections.

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Top bar

The top bar runs across the full width of the screen on desktop and contains: The sidebar is divided into two sections that you can collapse or expand independently.

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Front Operations

Tools for managing your public-facing restaurant presence:
  • Front Ops Dashboard
  • Manage Menu
  • Add Menu Item
  • Website Content
  • Website Gallery
  • Bookings & Messages
  • Online Orders
  • Events Management
  • QR Codes

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Back Operations

Restaurant operations tools (requires Growth Pro):
  • Operations Dashboard
  • Kitchen Display System
  • Table Management
  • Waiter Interface
  • Point of Sale
  • Inventory Management
  • Staff Management
  • HRM & Payroll Suite
  • Business Analytics (with Kitchen, Revenue, Menu, and Staff sub-views)
  • LAN Monitor
Back Operations items are locked behind the Growth Pro plan. Locked items appear greyed out with a Growth Pro + label. Individual sub-items within Analytics can also be restricted per staff permission.

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Collapsing the sidebar

Click the chevron button on the right edge of the sidebar to collapse it to icon-only mode. Click the panel icon in the top bar to hide it entirely. Both states are remembered across sessions.

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Front ops vs Back ops

The Front ops / Back ops switcher in the top bar controls which section appears at the top of your sidebar. Set it to whichever you use most — DishInk remembers your preference.

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Bottom of sidebar

The bottom strip contains your account controls:

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Mobile navigation

On mobile, the sidebar is hidden by default behind a hamburger menu button in the top-left corner. Tap it to open the full sidebar as a slide-in drawer. Tap outside it or the × button to close.
On tablets in portrait mode the sidebar is hidden by default. If a feature appears missing, open the sidebar first before assuming it isn’t available.

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Offline mode

DishInk works offline for core operations. When you lose internet, the following modules stay fully functional:
  • Point of Sale
  • Waiter Interface
  • Kitchen Display System
  • Table Management
  • LAN Monitor
  • Inventory (read-only)
All other pages (reports, settings, payroll, etc.) require an active connection and will show an Internet required screen with quick links back to the offline-capable modules.

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Staff permissions and role restrictions

What appears in your sidebar depends on your role:
  • Owners and Managers see everything
  • Other staff roles (Waiter, Cashier, Kitchen) only see items their permissions allow
  • Items you don’t have access to are hidden entirely — not just greyed out
Last modified on July 20, 2026