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How to Create and Organize Menu Sections

Structuring your menu categories, reordering sections with drag-and-drop, and setting scheduled availability.

Who can do thisManagers and Owners.

Steps

  1. Open the Menu Constructor

    Navigate to Dashboard → Menu (`/dashboard/menu`).

    The menu constructor displays your menu layout in an interactive workspace matching what guests see.

    The menu editor with section chips above the product cards
    Dashboard → Menu. Sections sit in the chip row; the green + adds one.
  2. Add a new menu section

    Click the "+" button in the section bar or tap "Add Section".

    Enter a section title (e.g. Starters, Main Courses, Pasta, Artisanal Desserts, Signature Cocktails) and an optional subtitle or description.

    The Create section window with a name field, section style options and a Create button
    The green + opens Create section. Name the section, pick a style, then press Create.
  3. Reorder sections

    Click and drag any section tab to change the display sequence.

    The order in which sections appear in the constructor is the exact order guests see when scrolling the digital menu.

  4. Set scheduled availability (Optional)

    Click the clock icon or "Availability" on the section tab.

    Configure specific serving hours (e.g. Breakfast from 08:00 to 11:30) or specific days of the week. Sections outside their scheduled window automatically hide from the active guest menu.

What you should see

Your menu sections are organized and scheduled for display during service.

Good to know

  • Sections can be marked Out of Stock in one click during a rush if the entire department is unavailable.

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