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Getting Started with Bestellfix

This guide will help you access your restaurant account and understand the main features of Bestellfix.

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Accessing Your Account

1. Navigate to your Bestellfix restaurant portal URL
2. Enter your email address and password
3. Click “Sign In” to access your dashboard

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Understanding the Dashboard

After logging in, you’ll see your dashboard which displays:

• List of your approved vendors
• Quick access to ordering from each vendor

Click on any vendor to start ordering from them.

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Main Navigation

The platform has several main sections accessible from the sidebar:

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Home

Your dashboard showing all vendors you can order from.

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Manage

Access to inventory management features:

• Vendor Orders: View orders from your vendors
• Storage: Manage storage locations
• Ingredients: Manage your ingredient master list
• Recipes: Create and manage recipes
• Integrations: Connect with Sides POS and other systems

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Settings

Configure your account:

• Account: Update account information
• Delivery Locations: Manage delivery addresses
• Companies: Switch between multiple restaurant locations

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Quick Start Guide

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1. Set Up Storage Units (Optional)

If you want to track inventory by storage location:

1. Go to Manage → Storage
2. Click the + button to add a storage unit
3. Enter:
   • Storage unit name (e.g., “Main Kitchen”, “Walk-in Cooler”)
   • Address (if different from main location)
4. Save the storage unit

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2. Add Ingredients (Optional)

To build your ingredient master list:

1. Go to Manage → Ingredients
2. Click the + button to add an ingredient
3. Enter:
   • Ingredient name
   • Base unit of measure (kg, L, piece, etc.)
   • Allergens (if applicable)
4. Save the ingredient

You can also use Bulk Upload to import multiple ingredients from a CSV file.

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3. Create Recipes (Optional)

To manage recipes with your ingredients:

1. Go to Manage → Recipes
2. Click the + button to create a recipe
3. Enter recipe details and add ingredients
4. Save the recipe

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4. Order from a Vendor

To place an order:

1. Go to Home (Dashboard)
2. Click on a vendor from your list
3. Browse their product catalog
4. Add products to your basket
5. Review your basket and place the order

See Ordering from Vendors for detailed instructions.

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5. Set Up Delivery Locations

To manage where orders are delivered:

1. Go to Settings → Delivery Locations
2. Click Add Delivery Location
3. Enter:
   • Location name
   • Full delivery address
4. Save the location

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Managing Multiple Locations

If you manage multiple restaurant locations:

1. Go to Settings → Companies
2. View all your restaurant locations
3. Click to switch between locations
4. Each location has its own:
   • Vendor list
   • Inventory
   • Orders

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Setting Up Integrations

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Sides POS Integration

If you use Sides POS:

1. Go to Manage → Integrations
2. Select Sides integration
3. Follow the setup wizard to:
   • Connect your Sides account
   • Map products
   • Configure storage units
4. Enable sync

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My Inventory Feature

The “My Inventory” feature lets you create your own product catalog:

1. Access by selecting “My Inventory” from the vendor dropdown
2. Add your own products
3. Use for internal ordering or multi-vendor orders
4. Track availability and stock

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Tips for Getting Started

• Start Simple: You don’t need to set up everything at once. Start by ordering from vendors and add inventory features as needed.
• Use Search: Most pages have search functionality to quickly find products, ingredients, or recipes.
• Product Lists: Create custom product lists for frequently ordered items.
• Bulk Upload: Use CSV bulk upload for ingredients to save time.

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Next Steps

• Ordering from Vendors - Learn how to place orders
• Inventory Management - Set up storage and ingredients
• Recipes - Create and manage recipes
• Integrations - Connect with Sides POS

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Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our support team at [email protected].