Lightweight handheld POS device helps staff turn tables faster

Square has come out with a handheld POS device built specifically for the realities of busy restaurants.

Weighing 0.34 kilograms and measuring 1.6 centimetres thick, the Square Handheld is lightweight, durable, and built to last a full shift, helping staff take orders and payments faster tableside, on patios or behind the bar.

The device allows servers to take orders and payments tableside, cut down on lineups, and keep service running smoothly, potentially helping businesses increase customer satisfaction and turn tables faster, the company said in a press release.

• all-day battery life with Wi-Fi and offline payment capability
• durable design with water/dust resistance and an optional Belkin drop-protection case
• a built-in camera with barcode scanning for merchandise or wine sales

• item splitting that makes it easier and faster for staff to check out larger groups by reducing time spent calculating totals and waiting on guests to discuss shared costs
• integration with DoorDash that allows operators and staff to manage menus, pricing, and orders within the Square platform with real-time syncing
• QR codes on receipts that let customers scan and settle up without having to wait for busy servers, helping staff turn tables faster

Square has also introduced a new feature for restaurants that allows teams to edit and update menus across all locations and channels, both online and offline, in one centralized dashboard.

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