Calisto Pro

Point of Sale & Kitchen Operations

A POS system that runs on any device with complete kitchen management, real-time coordination, and menu control.

POS System

15 features

Device-Agnostic POS

Run on iPad, Android tablet, Windows laptop, or any browser-enabled device. No proprietary hardware required. Scale from 1 to 100+ registers.

Flexible Payment Processing

Integrate with 55+ payment gateways including Stripe, Adyen, Mercado Pago, Square, and 50+ regional processors. Bring your own to keep your negotiated rates.

Split Checks & Payments

Instantly split orders by guest, item, or amount. Support multiple payment methods on a single check: cash, card, digital wallets, and gift cards in one transaction.

Advanced Discounts & Comps

Role-based discount authorization with percentage and fixed amount options. Track comped items by reason with audit logs.

Table Management & Floor Plan

Visual floor plan with real-time table status, automatic turn times, wait estimation, and guest communication.

Fast Service Ordering

Optimized interface for quick takeout and delivery orders with integrated QR code printing and packing labels.

Modifier Groups & Custom Items

Build unlimited modifier groups for customizations. Create ad-hoc items on-the-fly with temporary menu additions.

Tax Management

Smart tax application by item type, location, and tender. Support multiple tax rates, digital tax filing integration.

Receipt & Printing Control

Customize receipt templates, logos, and messaging. Route receipts to different printers and digital channels.

Offline Mode

Continue taking orders when internet drops. Automatic sync when connection restored with zero data loss.

Touchscreen Optimization

Responsive UI designed for finger tapping with large buttons, high contrast, and minimal taps to complete transactions.

User Accounts & Permissions

Create role-based accounts for different staff levels with granular permission control over functions, registers, and discounts.

Retail Sales Mode

Sell merchandise, branded items, gift cards, and packaged goods from the same POS terminal alongside food and beverage orders.

Order Throttling

Rate-limit online orders during peak service to protect kitchen capacity. Automatically pause online ordering when the kitchen backlog exceeds your threshold.

Employee Clock-In at POS

Staff clock in and out directly from the POS terminal. No separate time clock hardware needed. Integrates with scheduling and payroll export.

Kitchen Management

13 features

Kitchen Display System (KDS)

Real-time order tickets appear on kitchen screens in the order received with automatic age-based color coding (green → yellow → red).

Multi-Station Routing

Intelligently route items to prep line, grill, fryer, and dessert stations based on item type. Programmable rules per menu item.

Expediter Controls

Dedicated expediter view with complete ticket visibility, hold/release functionality, and assembly sequence management.

Ticket Modifications & Remake Tracking

Easy modification of orders with audit trail of changes. Track remakes and who made them for quality management.

Course Management & Firing

Courses are fired at optimal times to ensure synchronization. Manually override for special situations or large parties.

Order Aggregation for Delivery

Consolidate multiple delivery orders by platform or route to optimize kitchen flow. Packaging station coordination.

Print & Bump Bar Integration

Works with traditional print system or modern bump bar workflow. Drop-in migration from legacy kitchen printers.

Rush Hour Management

Dynamically adjust display layout and sorting during peak times. Pause new orders if kitchen backlog exceeds threshold.

Kitchen Alerts & Notifications

Notify kitchen staff of pending remakes, recalls, or VIP orders. Integrated messaging without leaving KDS screen.

Assembly Line Coordination

Multi-station assembly with inter-station communication and hold points. Perfect for complex plate builds and garnishes.

Bar Queue Management

Dedicated bar order queue with priority sorting, drink ticket flow, and speed-of-service tracking for high-volume bar operations.

On-Course Tracking

Real-time view of in-progress service across all active tables. See which courses have fired, which are pending, and which tables are ready for the next course.

Expo / Pass Station

Standalone expediter view for the pass with plate-up tracking, runner assignments, and cross-station table-level completion at a glance.

Menu Management

14 features

Digital Menu Builder

Drag-and-drop interface to create menus with categories, items, prices, images, and descriptions. No coding required.

Multi-Menu Support

Create separate menus for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and online ordering. Schedule menus by day, time, or daypart.

Timed Menu Scheduling

Set availability by time of day, day of week, or date. Breakfast menu auto-switches to lunch at 11 AM.

Real-Time Menu Sync

Update menu once and it instantly reflects across POS, online ordering, mobile app, and all delivery platforms.

Item Availability Control

Instantly disable items that are sold out with one click. Customers see unavailable items but can't order them.

Combo & Bundle Management

Create meal combos with swappable items, automatic discounting, and upsell suggestions during ordering.

Allergen & Dietary Tags

Tag every item with allergens, dietary info (vegan, gluten-free, etc). Automatically alert customers and staff.

Item Pricing by Location

Different prices for different locations, delivery services, or dayparts. Central management with per-location overrides.

Photo Management

Upload and manage high-quality photos for every menu item. Automatically optimize for web and delivery platforms.

Menu Analytics

See which items sell most, generate the highest margins, and drive repeat orders. Data-driven menu optimization.

Inventory-Driven Menu

Menu items track to inventory quantities. Automatically grey out items when stock runs low.

Version Control & Rollback

Maintain menu history with ability to revert to previous versions. Track who changed what and when.

Recipe Scaling Tool

Scale any recipe to batch sizes with automatic unit conversion and yield recalculation. Test cost impact before committing.

Beverage Tracking

Track spirit pours, cocktail cost per ounce, and waste by category. Monitor pour costs against sales for every drink on the menu.

Key capabilities

1

Run POS Anywhere

No expensive hardware lock-in. Use the iPad you already own, a budget Android tablet, or any laptop. Switch devices anytime without penalties or fees.

2

Kitchen Runs Like Clockwork

Orders intelligently route to the right stations. Kitchen expediter stays in control. No missed orders, no chaos during rush.

A POS that works for your restaurant, not the other way around. Built for flexibility, scalability, and real control.

POS & Kitchen Management