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SkyTab Kitchen Display System

Unify FOH and BOH on one live system to eliminate miscommunication, speed up tickets, and protect your margins.

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Kitchen Display System
Front facing KDS screen

Eliminate Kitchen Bottlenecks

A high-performance KDS designed to accelerate production, reduce mistakes, and protect your margins shift after shift.

CLEAR COMMAND CENTER
Customize large 16 or 22-inch touch displays for your workflow. Add a bump bar to move tickets fast when volume spikes.

DEPENDABLE PERFORMANCE
Count on commercial-grade hardware that handles nonstop service while syncing orders locally in real time.

GROWS WITH YOUR OPERATION
Route tickets to multiple prep stations, balance workloads, and track item status across teams without slowing service.

ALL ORDERS. ONE SCREEN.
Sync in-house and third-party orders directly from your POS so nothing slips through the cracks.

Seamless Payments Built for Speed

Keep lines moving and revenue flowing with fast, flexible payment options built into SkyTab POS.

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CHIP, TAP, OR SWIPE

Support EMV chip cards, contactless NFC payments, and magnetic stripe backup. Built for speed and payment security in busy environments.

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MOBILE WALLET COMPATIBLE

Enable tap to pay with Apple Pay and Google Pay. Meet modern payment expectations and shorten checkout times.

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RECEIPTS YOUR WAY

Send digital receipts in seconds or print on demand. Reduce paper waste while giving guests the option they prefer.

Take Control with The Skytab KDSBump Bar

Increase speed and accuracy by controlling your KDS hands-free. Engineered for commercial kitchens, this hardware is equipped with:

HIGH SPEED SCROLL CONTROL
Quickly navigate large ticket queues with a purpose-built scroll wheel that keeps production moving.

COMMERCIAL GRADE HOUSING
Solid aluminum construction built to withstand heavy daily use.

DURABLE SEALED BUTTONS
20 long-life magnetic keys designed for accuracy and resistance to spills and debris.

SMART KEY CONFIGURATION
Thoughtfully arranged controls let staff bump, recall, and manage orders with minimal training and maximum efficiency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do full service restaurants use a KDS?

Full service kitchens often deploy a KDS at prep stations or the expo window to manage course timing, fire orders accurately, and improve communication between stations.

Can I position the screen and bump bar in different places?

Yes. You can mount the display for optimal viewing and install the bump bar so staff can comfortably manage tickets, as if using a remote control.

Is the bump bar suitable for high volume operations?

Yes. It is designed for durability and continuous use in busy commercial kitchens.

How does the bump bar protect my equipment?

Reducing touchscreen contact limits grease, fingerprints, and wear. That means clearer screens, less cleaning, and longer hardware life.

Why choose a kitchen display system over kitchen printers?

A KDS delivers instant order routing, live updates, and production tracking that printers cannot. It reduces ticket loss, improves timing, and removes paper from the line.

Does it help during rush hours?

Absolutely. Physical buttons and a dedicated scroll wheel allow faster ticket handling when volume spikes, helping reduce kitchen bottlenecks.

Do I need a bump bar to run the KDS?

No. The KDS functions fully on its own. The bump bar enhances control and workflow, but is not required.

Is a kitchen display system better for quick service restaurants?

Yes. Quick service operations move fast and rarely require a paper archive. A KDS keeps orders organized digitally and accelerates throughput during peak periods.

Discover Our Complete Hardware Lineup

This is just the start. Discover our full range of POS workstations, KDS displays, customer screens, printers, and add-ons built to integrate seamlessly and power your entire restaurant operation.

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Always On, Just Like You

When your restaurant is open, your support should be too.

ROUND-THE-CLOCK ASSISTANCE

Reach a knowledgeable in-house team 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

SELF-SERVICE RESOURCES

Find answers fast with a comprehensive online knowledge base.

EXPERT SETUP SERVICES

Experienced installation specialists get you live quickly and confidently.

Choose the Right Point of Sale for Your Restaurant

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Table Service Restaurants

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Quick-Service Restaurants

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Bars & Nightclubs

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Multi-Locations

One Flat Rate. Zero Upfront Costs. Total Control.

We’re redefining POS pricing with zero upfront hardware costs and no hidden licensing fees. Get a complete, enterprise-level platform for one simple monthly rate per device, tailored to your operation.

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