Common criteria owners and managers look for in a bar POS system are hardware and software options, payment processing, support, and cost.

Toast was designed specifically for restaurants, and bars, breweries, lounges, and clubs are no exception. As a cloud-based platform, bar owners and managers have the freedom to get out from behind the bar and run the business from anywhere. You’ll also be able to keep bartenders happy with hardware that’s designed to make bar service more efficient, whether they’re pulling pints or taking food orders.

Toast software includes point of sale, payroll, and scheduling, to name a few. Toast hardware includes the point of sale terminal, and the Toast Go^® handheld device. Toast payments are designed to be competitive and compatible with restaurant business, plus convenient features like pre-auth mean you don’t have to hold onto cards behind the bar. Toast customer support is available 24/7 and offers an extensive library of help content, so you’ll always have multiple options for help when you need it.

Toast's xtraCHEF helps bars streamline inventory management. Integrate invoice automation, recipe costing, and Toast POS sales data seamlessly to gain real-time insights into your inventory's financial performance. Track automated ingredient price changes, transform details into actionable COGS reports, and leverage Toast POS data for comprehensive reporting. 

Ditch manual processes with app-based inventory counts on your mobile device, helping to improve accuracy and prevent oversights. Centralize vendors, orders, and product catalogs with xtraCHEF, automating order guides based on actual and required quantities. Elevate your bar's efficiency, help save time, and track financial data with xtraCHEF – the essential tool for modern bar management.

Toast Go^®, handheld devices offer guests the ultimate convenience of contactless tap payments using cards and digital wallets, seamlessly complemented by traditional chip or swipe options. With Toast Go devices, bars can provide a quick and secure payment experience, catering to the preferences of modern customers who seek a variety of payment methods. This handheld solution enhances overall service efficiency while ensuring a seamless and contactless transaction process, meeting the evolving expectations of today's tech-savvy patrons.

Toast reporting delivers real-time insights for your bar's performance, accessible remotely from any device with a cloud-enabled interface. With a user-friendly design, it offers comparative reporting, day-of-the-week filters, and a product mix report to track beverage sales. Receive automatic nightly emails with key metrics, eliminating the need for manual analysis. Toast ensures quick access to essential data, allowing you to make informed business decisions without delays or extra steps.

Toast offers reliable 24/7 support with live assistance available even during the busiest times, ensuring help is just a phone call away, with 70% of employees having hospitality experience. With our chat support, Toast agents typically respond to inquiries within 30 seconds of assignment, helping you get answers quickly when you need them.*

Toast streamlines restaurant payroll and employee management with a user-friendly platform. The onboarding process is simplified through a mobile-friendly, paperless workflow, and customers on Toast Payroll & Team Management process payroll in under 30 minutes on average. The integrated platform covers team management, timesheets, scheduling, and HR, offering accurate payroll processing across all states, automatic payroll tax filings, and flexible payment options. With features like POS timesheet integration, employee scheduling, tip pooling, and an HR toolkit, Toast provides a single, efficient solution for restaurant operators to save time and enhance overall productivity.