A hospitality POS (point of sale) system is a software and hardware solution designed specifically for restaurants, cafés, bars and hotels to manage orders, payments, inventory and customer interactions. It helps streamline operations, improve service speed and provide valuable business insights.

A hospitality POS system processes customer orders, sends them to the kitchen or bar, tracks payments and manages table layouts. It often includes features like tableside ordering, online ordering integrations and real-time reporting to help businesses run more efficiently.NOTE: This does not apply to master data maintenance and ecloud evaluations that can only be used with an existing Internet connection.

Key features of a great hospitality POS system include:

- Tableside ordering & payments – Speed up service by taking orders and payments directly at the table.
- Online ordering integrations – Accept delivery and pickup orders seamlessly.
- Inventory management – Track stock levels and reduce food waste.
- Staff management – Schedule shifts and track performance.
- Real-time reporting – Get insights on sales, customer trends, and menu performance."

Yes! A good hospitality POS integrates with reservation platforms, online ordering apps, accounting software and customer relationship management (CRM) tools. This helps streamline operations and improve the overall guest experience.

The cost varies depending on which plan you think suits you best. Lightspeed offers flexible pricing designed for your business.