What is a tab?

A tab allows customers to keep ordering and settle their bill in a single payment when they are ready.

You can open a tab under a customer’s name, add orders as they come in, and process the final payment upon settlement.

Common ways to use tabs

• Bar tabs: Keep a running total for a group or event throughout the night.
• Regular customers: Log daily coffee or food orders and settle up on a weekly basis.
• Pay-later orders: Manage any situation where a customer wants to place an order immediately and pay at a later time.

How tabs work

• Automated kitchen printing: Every time items are sent to a tab, they automatically print on your kitchen printer and display on your Kitchen Display System (KDS), allowing your staff to start preparing the order straight away.
• Deferred payment: The customer is not charged until the tab is formally settled.
• Multi-device sync: Tabs are shared across all Zeller POS tablets at the same location. Staff can open a tab on one tablet, add items to it on another, and take payment on a third device.

Advanced features

• Customer links and spend limits: You can link a tab directly to a customer profile and set a spend limit. This alerts or stops staff before the total exceeds your chosen threshold. (To learn how to set a spend limit, view our guide here.)
• Enabling tabs: Tabs are turned off by default. (To learn how to turn on tabs, view our guide here.)

Need further assistance?

If you experience any difficulties with tabs, please contact our Support team for assistance.