Set up your Billa Podu account and go live quickly
1
Create your account & set up your restaurant
Log in with your credentials and go to Settings → Restaurant Profile. Enter your restaurant name, address, GST number, and logo. Tap Save to continue.
2
Add your menu categories and items
Go to Menu → Categories and add your food categories (e.g., Starters, Mains, Drinks). Then go to Menu → Items to add individual dishes with names, prices, and photos.
3
Configure your tables
Go to Settings → Tables → Add Table. Set the table number and seating capacity. You can arrange tables visually on the floor plan screen.
4
Add staff members
Go to Settings → Staff → Add Staff. Add your staff with the correct role (Waiter, Cashier, or Manager). Each staff member gets their own login credentials.
5
Connect your printer
Go to Settings → Printer. Select your printer model and connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Tap “Test Print” to verify. Our onboarding team will guide you through everything if needed.
Create orders, send KOTs and manage your kitchen flow
Use the waiter app to select a table, add items from the menu, and tap Send KOT. The kitchen receives the order instantly. You can add instructions per item, cancel individual items before KOT is sent, and handle dine-in or takeaway orders from the same screen.
Generate bills, apply GST and handle all payment types
From the cashier screen, select a table and tap Generate Bill. GST is applied automatically based on your settings. Apply discounts, split the bill by item or amount, or accept cash, card, or UPI. Print the bill on your thermal printer or share it via WhatsApp in seconds.
Go to Menu → Items to add new dishes. Set the name, price, category, and availability. All menu changes sync across every waiter app and kiosk screen instantly without requiring a restart.
Go to Settings → Tables → Add Table, set the table number and capacity. The floor plan view shows each table’s status in real time — green (free), orange (occupied), red (bill pending). Updates sync instantly across all devices.
Each staff member logs into the waiter app using their own credentials. Green tables are free — tap to start an order. Add items, customise, and send KOT. The app works over Wi-Fi and syncs in real time with the cashier and kitchen screens.
Customers browse the menu, select items, choose dine-in or takeaway, and confirm their order on the kiosk screen. The KOT is sent to the kitchen automatically. Payment can be made at the cashier counter or directly on the kiosk if digital payment is enabled.
The Dashboard shows today’s sales, order count, and top items. The Live Orders view shows all active orders across tables. Access detailed payment reports to see how much was collected by cash, card, and UPI. Generate GST-compliant reports with CGST, SGST, and IGST breakdowns.
