Analytics & Reporting
Track your shift performance and sales with real-time analytics and historical reports.
Overview
The Analytics section provides:
- Current shift dashboard with live metrics
- Performance analytics over time
- Shift history and comparisons
- Sales and order statistics
Navigation: Sidebar → Analytics
Analytics Tabs
Current Shift Dashboard
View real-time metrics for your active shift:
Key Metrics:
- Total sales for your shift
- Number of orders processed
- Average order value
- Tips collected
- Tables served
Use For:
- Tracking your progress during a shift
- Seeing if you're on pace for your goals
- Monitoring tip totals
Performance Analytics
Analyze trends and patterns over time:
Available Reports:
- Sales by day/week/month
- Peak hours analysis
- Average check size trends
- Order volume patterns
Use For:
- Understanding busy periods
- Comparing performance over time
- Identifying opportunities for improvement
Shift History
Review past shifts and their outcomes:
View:
- Previous shift summaries
- Comparative performance
- Historical data
Use For:
- Reviewing past performance
- Tracking improvement over time
- Preparing for similar shifts
For Servers
What You Can See
As a server, the analytics dashboard shows:
- Your personal sales totals
- Number of guests served
- Tips received
- Average tip percentage
- Orders completed
Tracking Your Shift
During your shift:
- Check Analytics periodically
- View Current Shift tab
- See your running totals
- Compare to your goals
After Your Shift
Review your performance:
- Go to Shift History
- Find your completed shift
- See final numbers
- Note any patterns
For Managers
Team Overview
Managers see expanded analytics:
- All server performance
- Location-wide metrics
- Comparative analysis
- Team rankings
Shift Management
Use analytics for:
- Identifying top performers
- Spotting training opportunities
- Optimizing scheduling
- Setting team goals
Sales Reports
Access detailed sales data:
- Hourly breakdowns
- Category performance
- Popular items
- Payment method distribution
Key Metrics Explained
Total Sales
The total revenue processed during the selected period.
- Includes all completed orders
- After discounts applied
- Before tips
Average Check
Total sales divided by number of orders.
- Higher = guests ordering more per visit
- Track this to improve upselling
Orders Completed
Number of orders marked as COMPLETED.
- Reflects actual closed transactions
- Not including voids or cancellations
Tips Collected
Total tips received through the system.
- May not include cash tips
- Tracked per server if assigned
Table Turns
Number of times tables were seated and freed.
- Higher = more efficient service
- Varies by meal period
Using Analytics Effectively
For Improving Service
Review your metrics regularly:
- Low tips? Focus on service quality
- Low average check? Practice upselling
- Few tables? Check with host for assignments
For Shift Planning
Use historical data:
- Which days are busiest?
- What hours see most traffic?
- How many staff needed?
For Goal Setting
Set realistic targets:
- Based on past performance
- Accounting for seasonality
- Achievable but challenging
Mobile View
Analytics works on mobile devices:
- Swipe between tabs
- Tap metrics for details
- Charts resize for screen
Data Refresh
Analytics update in real-time:
- New orders reflected immediately
- Payments update totals
- Completed orders add to counts
Privacy
- Servers see their own data
- Managers see team data
- Personal tip info is private to each server
- Aggregate data available to managers
Common Questions
When does my shift data reset?
Your shift data is based on your login session and configured shift times in SSP Manager. Ask your manager about shift boundaries.
Why is my tip total different from what I expected?
The system tracks tips entered through the payment screen. Cash tips given directly are not automatically tracked.
Can I export my analytics?
Managers can export reports from SSP Manager. Servers should ask their manager for specific data if needed.
How far back does history go?
Historical data is stored for as long as configured by your restaurant. Typically, at least 90 days of history is available.
Related Features
- Payments - Where sales data comes from
- Orders Management - Order volume tracking
- Tables Management - Table turn metrics