Guide to Creating a New Menu from Scratch in Aurmenu : Step by Step

Aurmenu allows you to easily create a professional and organized menu, helping you provide an exceptional experience for your customers. In this guide, we will walk you through all the steps to create your new menu, add sections and items, and adjust all related settings.

-Before you start creating your menu, make sure to log in to your Aurmenu account ، This step is essential to manage your menus and save all the changes you make.

Step 1: Start Creating a New Menu

1️⃣ Go to "Menu Control" from the dashboard and click on "Add New Menu."

2️⃣ A window will appear with two fields:

• Name: Enter your menu name.

• Description: Write a description that reflects your restaurant's identity and gives a clear idea about the menu.

3️⃣ Click on the "Create Menu" button to proceed.

Step 2: Add Sections to the Menu

After creating the menu, you’ll need to organize it by adding sections to make it easier for customers to browse.

1️⃣ Click on "Add New Section."

2️⃣ A window will appear with the following fields:

• Name: Enter the section name (e.g., Hot Beverages).

• Description: Add a brief description for the section (e.g., A selection of fresh hot beverages).

• Notes: You can add any internal notes related to the section.

• Add Image: Upload an image for the section manually, or use the AI feature to create a professional image.

• Display Settings: Choose whether you want to always show the section or hide it.

• Section Type: Select whether it’s a main section (like Desserts) or a sub-section (like Cakes under Desserts).

• Main Section: If it's a sub-section, select the main section it falls under.

• Display Order Number: Use this field to organize the section's display order.

3️⃣ Click "Create" to add the section.

4️⃣ If you wish to add more sections, select "Save and Add More" to keep the window open.

Step 3: Add Items to the Sections

After adding sections, you can now start adding items within those sections by following these steps:

1️⃣ Click on "Add Item."

2️⃣ A window will appear with three main sections:

1️⃣ General Information Section

• Name: Enter the item name (e.g., Cappuccino).

• Description: Write a brief description of the item to attract customers (e.g., Rich Italian coffee with creamy milk foam).

• Add Image: Upload an image manually, or use the AI feature to create a professional image.

• Price: Set the base price of the item.

• Calories: Enter the number of calories in the item to help customers make informed choices.

✅ Additional Settings:

• Choose whether the item is tax-exempt.

• Choose whether the price includes tax.

• Enable or disable the item for sale.

• Mark the item as "Sold Out" if it’s not available.

• Section: Select the section the item belongs to.

• Required Labels: Add labels for the item like "Best Seller" or "Chef's Choice."

• Allergen Warnings: Specify any allergens in the item to protect customers.

• Recommended Pairings: Add suggested items that can be served with this item (e.g., "Served with chocolate croissant").

• Preparation Time: Specify the minimum and maximum time required for the order to be ready.

✅ Click on "Create" to save the item, or choose "Save and Add More" if you want to add several items in a row.

2️⃣ Pricing Options Section

This section allows you to add multiple pricing options for an item, such as:

• Example:

  Small Cappuccino for 15 Riyals
  Large Cappuccino for 20 Riyals

• The base price won’t appear when the customer orders if you add pricing options.

• You can translate the names and prices after entering them.

3️⃣ Add-Ons Section

You can create add-ons and link them to items, such as:

• Example: Adding different flavors for coffee (Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut).

• You can set a minimum and maximum number of add-ons that the customer can choose.

✨ Additional Features When Creating the Menu

✅ Import your menu from Excel for easy batch uploading of item data.

✅ Create the menu from scratch and add sections and items manually.

✅ Import from the Hyper Aurest if you're using this platform to manage your item data.

Conclusion

After completing these steps, your menu will be ready to go! You can modify it and add more items or sections as needed. A well-organized menu will help improve the customer experience and boost your sales.