SYM POS

OPEN-SOURCE · LOCAL-FIRST RESTAURANT OPERATIONS

Run your restaurant.
Not your Internet
connection.

From the first order to the last bill. One open-source platform for your floor, kitchen, counter and back office—built to work on your restaurant’s local network.

Explore SYM POSView Demo

Explore the code, self-host a local installation and help the project grow. Star SYM POS on GitHub.

Browser-basedLocal-firstYour infrastructure
ONE CONNECTED RESTAURANT01 — THE PLATFORM
Actual SYM POS order entry screen with sample restaurant data
Connected by your LANPUBLIC INTERNET OPTIONAL
Actual SYM POS screen · Sample evaluation data.
THE WHOLE RESTAURANT.
ONE SHARED WORKFLOW.
01Ordering & tables
02Kitchen & bar
03Billing & payments
04Inventory & reports

EVERY STATION. SAME SYSTEM.

One system across the restaurant

Less passing information around. More keeping service moving. Give every team a connected workspace for the work in front of them.

Meet your restaurant platform
01

Front of house

Select a table, build an order with quantities, notes and modifiers, and send items to preparation. Cashier and waitstaff browser workflows keep service connected.

Explore front of house
02

Kitchen & bar

Separate kitchen and bar queues show item notes and preparation progress. Move items to preparing or ready, with station printing where configured.

Explore kitchen & bar
03

Billing & payments

Generate bills, split payments, apply discounts and configurable taxes, record payments, settle debt and print receipts. Payment recording does not imply an integrated payment gateway.

Explore billing & payments
04

Inventory

Track inventory records, stock movements and low-stock thresholds. Optional menu-to-inventory links connect configured items to stock usage.

Explore inventory
05

Management & reports

Review business-day summaries, product mix, station activity and exception reports. Export report data to CSV or prepare a print view.

Explore management & reports
06

Menu management

Manage items, categories, prices and preparation stations. Import .xlsx workbooks with validation and a preview before confirming transactional changes. Up to 5,000 rows and 5 MB per import.

Explore menu management

BUILT FOR THE WAY RESTAURANTS WORK

Your service shouldn’t stop
when the Internet does.

Run SYM POS on a local restaurant server with PostgreSQL. Your cashier, waiters, kitchen, bar and managers connect through ordinary browsers on the same network.

Public Internet is optionalCore workflows can continue over your LAN.
One local source of truthTerminals connect to the restaurant server.
Infrastructure you controlPersistent data in your PostgreSQL deployment.
See how local-first works

Local server, database and network availability still matter.

RESTAURANT LOCAL NETWORK
CashierBrowser
WaitstaffBrowser
KitchenBrowser
BarBrowser
ManagerBrowser
Local SYM POS serverNode.js application + PostgreSQL

Core workflows stay on your LAN

Optional cloud connectionCurrent bidirectional scope: menu data
OPTIONAL

FROM FIRST ORDER TO FINAL RECEIPT

A smoother journey through service

One connected flow for the people taking orders, preparing them and closing the bill.

  1. 01

    Select a table

    Open a table session or takeout order.

  2. 02

    Build the order

    Add menu items, quantities and notes.

  3. 03

    Send to preparation

    Kitchen and bar see station items.

  4. 04

    Track progress

    Follow preparing and ready updates.

  5. 05

    Complete billing

    Generate a bill, record payment and close.

MADE FOR THE FLOOR

Good service starts
with a clear order.

Select a table, add menu items and capture the details that matter. Item notes and modifiers follow the order into preparation, while your team tracks its progress.

  • Table sessions and takeout orders
  • Quantities, item notes and modifiers
  • Preparation progress from the floor
Explore table service
SYM POS · Product preview
SYM POS ordering screen with sample restaurant data
Ordering workspace · Actual product screen, sample dataOpen full-size

CLEAR ORDERS. COORDINATED PREPARATION.

Keep the kitchen and bar in sync

Station-specific queues, item notes and preparation status help each team see what needs attention.

Explore Kitchen Operations
SYM POS · Product preview
Actual SYM POS kitchen preparation queue with sample orders
Kitchen preparation queue · Actual product screen, sample dataOpen full-size
Separate station queuesPreparing & ready statesConfigured preparation printers

THE WORKFLOW, IN THE PRODUCT

From your floor to the final receipt

Explore actual SYM POS workspaces, captured from a local evaluation with sample menu items, tables and orders. Open any image for a full-size view.

A shared view of the floor

SYM POS · Product preview
SYM POS a shared view of the floor with synthetic evaluation data
Actual product screen · Sample evaluation dataOpen full-size

Select a table session and review its service context before taking the next order.

Preparation progress on the floor

SYM POS · Product preview
SYM POS preparation progress on the floor with synthetic evaluation data
Actual product screen · Sample evaluation dataOpen full-size

Follow the status of submitted items from a browser workspace connected to the same local server.

A separate bar queue

SYM POS · Product preview
SYM POS a separate bar queue with synthetic evaluation data
Actual product screen · Sample evaluation dataOpen full-size

Drink items reach the station assigned in the menu, with their quantities and preparation notes.

A clear receipt at closeout

SYM POS · Product preview
SYM POS a clear receipt at closeout with synthetic evaluation data
Actual product screen · Sample evaluation dataOpen full-size

Review calculated lines, discounts and configured tax in the actual receipt preview before printing.

BEYOND THE ORDER

The details that keep a restaurant running

Close the bill, understand your stock and see how the day is going.

Billing & payments

Billing built for real service

Generate bills, split payments, apply discounts and configurable taxes, record payments, settle debt and print receipts. Payment recording does not imply an integrated payment gateway.

Explore billing & payments
Inventory

Know what’s moving behind the counter

Track inventory records, stock movements and low-stock thresholds. Optional menu-to-inventory links connect configured items to stock usage.

Explore inventory
Management & reports

See the shift. Understand the day.

Review business-day summaries, product mix, station activity and exception reports. Export report data to CSV or prepare a print view.

Explore management & reports

MENU MANAGEMENT

Change the menu. Keep everything connected.

Manage categories, items, prices and preparation stations. Bring an existing menu into SYM POS with a validated Excel import.

Explore menu management
XLSXUP TO 5,000 ROWS

A considered import.
No surprises.

  1. 1Upload your workbook
  2. 2Validate the menu data
  3. 3Review creates and updates
  4. 4Confirm transactional import

YOUR DEVICES. CONNECTED.

One browser. Every station.

Cashier desktop, waiter tablet, kitchen display or manager laptop. Supported devices reach the same local application through a browser.

Explore hardware
SYM POS server
Receipt printer
Kitchen printer
Bar printer

Configured Windows queue · TCP network · Simulator

CONNECTED ON YOUR TERMS

Local where service happens. Connected when you need it.

Optional synchronization connects local POS and cloud deployments. Current bidirectional synchronization supports menu data, backed by durable queues, reconciliation and health diagnostics.

Location ALocal POS + PostgreSQL
↔Menu sync
Cloud deploymentStore ID partitions
↔Menu sync
Location BLocal POS + PostgreSQL
Understand the multi-location architecture

A CLOSER LOOK AT MANAGEMENT

The tools behind a well-run shift

Review restaurant stock, understand recorded activity, keep the menu current and investigate supported operational changes from browser-based administration workspaces.

Inventory behind the counter

SYM POS · Product preview
SYM POS inventory behind the counter with synthetic evaluation data
Actual product screen · Sample evaluation dataOpen full-size

Review records, current balances and low-stock visibility for the inventory you maintain.

Item and category activity

SYM POS · Product preview
SYM POS item and category activity with synthetic evaluation data
Actual product screen · Sample evaluation dataOpen full-size

Use product mix reporting to examine recorded activity in the period you select.

Menu control in one place

SYM POS · Product preview
SYM POS menu control in one place with synthetic evaluation data
Actual product screen · Sample evaluation dataOpen full-size

Maintain categories, prices, availability and station assignments; validate Excel imports before confirming.

Operational context when you need it

SYM POS · Product preview
SYM POS operational context when you need it with synthetic evaluation data
Actual product screen · Sample evaluation dataOpen full-size

Review supported audit events with their actor and available context to investigate changes.

Built for multilingual teams

English and Myanmar UI resources, localized labels and editable mappings.

Englishမြန်မာ

Access that fits the role

Authenticated sessions, active account controls and permission checks protect operational features.

Users, roles & audit

Your installation, your plan

Self-host with persistent PostgreSQL storage. Plan backups, server access and network availability.

Read deployment guides

LANGUAGE AND PRINTING

Configure the details your team works with

English and Myanmar resources support multilingual teams. Plan the browser labels and physical receipt rendering together; Myanmar output needs compatible fonts and a Unicode-capable printing path.

English and Myanmar labels

SYM POS · Product preview
SYM POS english and myanmar labels with synthetic evaluation data
Actual product screen · Sample evaluation dataOpen full-size

Manage the branch language and editable label mappings in the actual localization workspace.

Receipts and station printing

SYM POS · Product preview
SYM POS receipts and station printing with synthetic evaluation data
Actual product screen · Sample evaluation dataOpen full-size

Keep restaurant receipt information and printer setup aligned with the selected transport and fonts.

OPEN SOURCE. BUILT IN THE OPEN.

A restaurant platform you can explore, run and help improve.

SYM POS is an open-source restaurant operations project. Explore the implementation, follow its development and use the documentation to evaluate a local installation. If it’s useful to you, give the project a star on GitHub.

Star on GitHubRead the documentation

Explore the source

Read the application code and see how workflows are implemented.

Share useful feedback

Report reproducible issues with your product version and deployment context.

Help the project grow

Suggest improvements, discuss changes and contribute through GitHub.

CUSTOM SUPPORT, WHEN YOU NEED IT

Open source software. Help tailored to your restaurant.

Start with the code and documentation. If you need help deploying, configuring or adapting SYM POS, contact us with your requirements. Support and custom development are discussed separately from the open-source project.

Installation & deployment

Discuss local server setup, PostgreSQL persistence, browser stations, network access and backup planning.

Workflow configuration

Get help planning tables, menu structure, preparation stations, permissions and receipt settings.

Hardware & localization

Discuss your printer transports, display devices and English/Myanmar font and label requirements.

Custom development

Describe a workflow change or integration you need. We can discuss feasibility and agree a scope before work begins.

Discuss custom support

A FEW PRACTICAL ANSWERS

Before you get started

Does SYM POS need Internet access?

Core restaurant workflows can operate over the local network without continuous public Internet access, provided devices can reach the local SYM POS server and its database.

Does every terminal need an installation?

Restaurant workstations use a supported web browser. The application and PostgreSQL run on the restaurant server; terminals do not independently save offline orders.

Can I connect kitchen displays and printers?

Kitchen and bar browser queues are implemented. Receipt and preparation printing supports configured Windows queues, TCP network printers and a simulator. Test your hardware before deployment.

What synchronizes with the cloud?

Current bidirectional synchronization supports menu data between local POS and cloud deployments, with durable queues and reconciliation. A complete centralized HQ product is not claimed.

Can I import my menu from Excel?

Yes. Upload a .xlsx workbook with a Bulk Upload worksheet, validate it, review changes and confirm. The documented limit is 5,000 rows and 5 MB.

Does it support Myanmar language?

English and Myanmar UI resources and editable label mappings are implemented. Myanmar printing requires compatible fonts and a Unicode-capable printer path.

Can I evaluate or self-host SYM POS?

An in-memory evaluation mode is available, but its data disappears on restart. Persistent production deployments use PostgreSQL and need backups, network planning and secure infrastructure.

Is SYM POS open source?

Yes. Explore the application source and documentation on GitHub, follow development and evaluate a local installation. Refer to the repository for its current licensing and contribution guidance. If the project helps you, please give it a star.

Do I need a paid plan to explore the project?

This site does not offer subscription tiers or a software pricing page. Start with the open-source repository and documentation. Custom deployment support or development can be discussed separately through Contact Us.

Can I get help with installation or a custom workflow?

Contact us with your deployment, device and workflow requirements. Installation assistance, configuration and custom development are discussed according to feasibility, scope and availability; no support package or response-time promise is implied.

Where should I report a bug?

Use the product repository’s GitHub issues for a reproducible problem. Include the version, deployment mode and reproduction steps, and remove passwords, customer data and sensitive configuration from any attachments.

Can an individual terminal keep taking orders away from the LAN?

The browser needs to reach the local application server. Local-first removes the need for continuous public Internet access; it does not turn every terminal into an independent offline database.

OPEN SOURCE FOR RESTAURANT OPERATIONS

Explore the project.
Build your restaurant’s next chapter.

Start with the source and documentation. Contact us for help with a local installation, workflow configuration or custom development.

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