Introduction

Bump bars are compact, programmable devices designed to improve kitchen efficiency and streamline order management in fast-food restaurants.

The Clover Bump Bar is an optional accessory for the Clover Kitchen Display System (KDS) in restaurants. This is being designed in a way to improve kitchen efficiency and to ensure orders are fulfilled on time.

A fully programmable Clover kitchen display bump bar with touch operations will help us to manage orders on the kitchen display which is mounted overhead, for a better view by the entire team, or whenever touch screen control isn’t desired.

The Clover KDS Bump Bar Bundle will always contain a metal USB bump bar, an X controller, and an HDMI monitor. The bump bar provides overflow resistance and roughness, and the kit supports WiFi, Ethernet, HDMI, and USB.

Product Features

Designed for 14" and 24" Clover KDS
User-friendly software
Number of keys, key dimensions, and key locations
Audio and visual feedback
Fulfilling the orders on time: A bump bar will help us ensure that all orders are fulfilled on time without delay.
Consolidates orders: A Clover KDS can aggregate all the orders, which includes online and on-premise orders.
Offers performance reporting: A Clover KDS will provide performance reporting, such as preparing time and fulfillment metrics.
Supports multiple stations at a time: A Clover KDS supports multiple stations so it will be more useful for high-volume kitchens.

Why Should Restaurants Use a KDS Bump Bar?

Restaurant technology exists to make our lives easier. Using a bump bar will be more helpful in allowing the kitchen staff to go through the order tickets without touching the KDS screen. This can be especially useful once the employees are wearing gloves or if their hands are wet – both of which are common occurrences in the kitchen which makes operating a touchscreen tricky.

A good KDS should always have a bump bar compatible, in turn, we will always have the option to use the device whenever needed. A bump bar will always help the order queue be organized and the KDS screen will always be clean by using a bump bar to update the orders in real time.

Benefits of bump bar with a Clover KDS

Improves efficiency: A bump bar will always help the kitchens to be organized. A KDS bump bar helps our kitchen staff to move orders faster than before, as there is no need to fumble with paper tickets and slippery touchscreens. Time is saved in the kitchen which in turn equals faster guest service.
Reduces Order Errors: The kitchen bump bar minimizes errors, including those caused by wet or sticky hands operating touchscreens. This not only enhances customer service but also reduces food waste by preventing the preparation of incorrect orders.
Enhances the Customer Experience: we also know that keeping back-of-house operations running smoothly makes better the customer experience in the front of the house. Investing in a KDS bump bar will always make our employees’ jobs easier in the kitchen so this will always be a smart move.
Protects the Restaurant Tech from Physical Damage: Using a touchscreen with wet or sticky hands may lead to wear and tear on the screen which will cause great damage, or even having to replace the tech well before we initially intended to. A bump bar will always be Powerful so it can stand up to all the demands of a kitchen. It will also be easier to clean, saving the staff time so they can focus on making delicious food.
Keeps Back-of-House Staff Organized: An organized kitchen is a clean and productive kitchen—the kind that consistently dishes out high-quality food with an attractive presentation. A KDS bump bar will help us achieve this reality in our kitchen without compromising our commercial kitchen layout.

Once we start using a bump bar to update the orders in real time, the staff will no longer have to struggle with the updated queue. Assembly line production becomes as simple as bumping the order to the next screen and an organized queue equals a more efficient team.

Features of a Bump Bar

Kitchen bump bar features differ according to the manufacturer and there are a few essential features to be taken care of while shopping for a bump bar.

1. Durable, Programmable Keypad

Always things can get messy in the kitchen, so we want a bump bar with a keypad that will be covered in durable plastic. The keypad will always be programmable and user-friendly. This way, you can easily customize the layout based on factors like locations, dimensions, and desired number of keys.

2. Cross-Screen Communication

A KDS bump bar will always provide the kitchen staff with the ability to bump orders from one KDS screen to the next. This feature comes in handy when an order ticket is completed or if any of the orders are canceled. When the kitchen workflow needs the cooks on multiple stations to prepare a meal while using this feature to bump orders from one station to another.

3. Order Recall

Kitchens should always be a fast-paced environment, and human errors are always bound to occur at any time. This is why we want a bump bar that allows us to recall all the orders that were accidentally bumped off the screen. It was a great idea to make it a habit to view all the closed tickets in the system to ensure they don’t contain any accidental “bumps.”

Conclusion

Clover Bump Bar improves kitchen efficiency and order management. The Clover Bump Bar is a remote control that allows line cooks to navigate kitchen display screens (KDS) for a Clover restaurant point of sale (POS) system. A bump bar works along with your KDS and enables line cooks to seamlessly navigate kitchen display screens by acting as a remote control.