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Introducing the GS Hospitality Suite

EPOS solutionsfor growing businesses

Taking the risk out of cash and stock management

GS Systems is one of the UK’s leading,independent EPOS providers, proud of a long, distinguished track recordworking in partnership with hospitalityindependents and multiples.

We have been involved in the hospitalitysector for over three decades and havebeen market leaders as EPOS has evolvedfrom cash registers and simple pc-basedsystems to today’s advanced solutions.

Our innovative consultative approachadds genuine value to everything we do,whatever the objectives and levels ofsophistication of the EPOS solutions. After all, they are designed by hospitalitypeople for the hospitality industry.

Clients cover a diverse and eclectic rangeof hospitality businesses, including AlmaDe Cuba, Blackhouse Restaurant and

Bar, Fini Bar & Grill, Gusto, Hydes brewery,Living Ventures, San Carlo, the LowryArts Centre, Felicini restaurants andmany more.

Each one benefits from a long-termbusiness partnership where we worktogether to unleash the full potential of EPOS technology.

“GS Systems has beenfantastic in helping usdevelop our business. You need to have expertswho actually feed ininformation to us,information that we can use and develop upon and take as our own.”Tim Bacon, managing director, Living Ventures.

Nightclubs Pubs QSR Schools & colleges Stadia Theatres Tourist attractions

GS EPOS solutions give you all the businesstools necessary to grow your hospitalityenterprise, short and long term.

Each solution embraces three essentialelements: EPOS software, hardware andconsultancy support services and advice.

Together, they enhance business efficiencyand profitability.

Our EPOS solutions are designed andconfigured from the GS Hospitality Suite.

This versatile suite contains a wide range ofmix-and-match modules to cater for everybusiness need.

These include cash management, stockcontrol, marketing and sales promotions,loyalty programmes, e-commerce,human-resources, web reporting, payroll,accounts and a lot more besides.

They not only improve front of house andback office operations and management butalso open up new revenue streams andmarketing initiatives through the cleverapplication of EPOS technology.

What’s more, as proven, future-proofbusiness tools, they are risk-free investmentsguaranteed to quickly recoup costs under the guidance of an experienced EPOS provider like GS Systems.

“I have been working with GS Systems forover seven years and the support the teamprovides is second to none.’’ Dave Roche, general manager, Alma De Cuba, Liverpool.

Find our solutions in: Bars & restaurants Cafe bars Coffee shops Fine dining

Our core GS EPOS solution is right at the

...with numerous added-valuemodules tomake

Cash management and reconciliation: simplicity is thekey, whoever is using the EPOS solution. Whether it’sstaff carrying out cash or card transactions at the pointof sale or the manager cashing up at the end of session,our core EPOS solutions ensure everything is mucheasier, faster and accurate.

Pre-dispensing system: our easy-to-use, secure pre-dispensingsystem (PDS) ensures food and drink cannot be dispensedunless inputted into the system and orders printed at therelevant dispense station. Using the PDS is the mosteffective way to not only enhance the guest experiencethrough better, faster service but it also reduces errors,theft and wastage.

Mobile order processing: this flexible approach to takingorders with handheld terminals maximises sales opportunities,increases customer satisfaction and enables you to manageyour space far more effectively, whether it’s a normalsession or a special event.

Table management: a complete, easy-to-understandsolution, you always know what’s going on in yourrestaurant, ensuring it runs smoothly without any hiccups.There is also an optional table reservation system. This includes internet reservations to make booking eveneasier and more convenient for you and your customers.

Sales and stock reporting: whether it’s a snapshot or a highly detailed drill down, our solutions offer numerousextensive reports, covering every aspect of your business,from what’s selling to a session’s profits or the amountspent with a supplier. Information and reports can beexported to excel and e-mailed to colleagues, no matterwhen or where they are working.

Stock control: comprehensive, with multi-level settingsfrom daily line checks to full auditor reports, you decide on the controls you want to protect your stock and ensureyou have the knowledge to eliminate unnecessary losses.Our solutions are easily configured to your business needsand operational and accounting procedures.

Card payments: fully integrated and accredited solutionsgive you a range of card payment options from credit anddebit to contactless and pre-paid transactions and payments.This opens up more ways for customers to spend withyou and also saves considerable time reconciling transactions.

Gift card and charge systems: extending the range of payment options enables you to create more sellingopportunities so you can offer your customers, or members, enticing incentives and extra added valueduring their visitor experience.

Customer loyalty and membership schemes: promotingyour business through web-based software allows you to target existing and new customers. Easy to use andconfigure, you have the freedom and flexibility to decidethe type of campaigns you want to run and when andthe people you want to communicate with. This pinpointaccurate targetting eliminates waste and minimises costswhile extensive reporting shows the success of your activity.

Staff management and reporting: this module ensures staffmanagement and planning is much easier and reliable. You simply enter staff and shift details together with rates ofpay and the module automatically recommends shift patterns.Posting this data to electronic business sheets feeds the costforecasting module which provides managers with timereductions and precise staff management information.

Profit margin control: a simple-to-use and configuremodule, detailed analysis of sales combined with theability to log and record all promotions, offers anddiscounts (both complimentary and wastage) allows you to report and maintain healthy profit margins.

Systems control: this module allows you take full controland ownership of the system so you can configure the EPOSsolution to accommodate your ever-changing operational,marketing and management needs. Updating products,menus and promotions can be carried out quickly, easilyand accurately.

EPOS messenger: a unique ‘real-time’ electronic notice board, a brilliantearly warning system for everything from highlighting stocks running low and rising staff costs to alerting you to front of houseissues to monitoring key performance indicators or tracking staffperformance incentives.

Central management systems: ideal for multiple outletswhere information is king, our central managementmodule gives you unprecedented second-by-secondbusiness control, benefiting everyone from frontline unitstaff interacting with customers right up to the boardplanning future strategy. This includes presenting headoffice reports and league tables in the most appropriateformats to suit your communication needs.

Bureau service: for those who prefer not to run your ownsystems, we have a bureau service to enable us to maintainyour products, prices and promotions on your behalf,saving you time and allowing you to concentrate onrunning your business.

heart of a growing hospitality enterprise...

your business more effective and profitable.

We hope your introduction to our EPOSsolutions for hospitality enterprises hasbeen informative.

You can visit www.gs-systems.co.ukfor more information about us and watchour hospitality video.

You can also request additional material to help give you all the facts necessary to make the right EPOS investmentdecisions.

‘How to choose your EPOS provider’(White Paper)‘How to choose the right EPOSsolution for your business’ (White Paper)The GS Retail Suite brochureThe GS Central ManagementSystems brochureThe GS Grapevine magazine

Call 0800 018 0445 or email sales@gs-systems.co.ukto arrange an appointment,demonstration or a free needs analysis.

GS Systems, 119/121 Buxton Road,

Stockport, Cheshire SK2 6LR

Tel: 0161 483 5595 Fax: 0161 419 6207

E-mail: sales@gs-systems.co.uk www.gs-systems.co.uk

“GS Systems workedtirelessly to ensure that wewere fully operational andtheir continued ongoingsupport has beenexceptional.” Mandy Fazelynia, owner, Fina Bar & Grill, Macclesfield.