Menu Management

Create, organize, and maintain your restaurant’s menu items.

In This Section

1. Menu Items Overview - Create and manage individual items
2. Import Menu - Bulk import from CSV or photos
3. Combos & Bundles - Create meal deals and combo offers
4. Variants - Size options, protein choices, and customizations
5. Tags & Filtering - Organize items with custom tags
6. Ingredients - Manage your ingredient library
7. Menu Structure - Organize with menus and sections
8. Bulk Actions - Edit multiple items at once

Core Concepts

Menu Items

Menu items are the foundation of your digital menu. Each item can include:

• Name and description - What the item is
• Price - Cost to the customer
• Ingredients - What goes into the dish
• Allergens - Safety information for diners
• Photos - Visual representation
• Tags - Custom organization labels

Item Types

Atlee supports different item types:

Item Status

Items have a publication status:

Draft items are useful for seasonal items or items you’re still preparing.

Quick Actions

Add a New Item

1. Navigate to Menus > Items
2. Click New Item
3. Fill in the details
4. Click Save

Edit an Existing Item

1. Navigate to Menus > Items
2. Click on the item row
3. Make your changes in the side panel
4. Click Save

Delete an Item

1. Navigate to Menus > Items
2. Click the three-dot menu on the item row
3. Select Delete
4. Confirm the deletion

Note: If an item is used in combos or as a variant option, you’ll see a warning showing where it’s used before deletion.

Duplicate an Item

1. Click the three-dot menu on any item
2. Select Duplicate
3. A copy is created with “Copy” appended to the name
4. Edit the copy as needed

Organization

Using Tags

Tags help you organize and filter items:

• Create custom tags for categories (Vegetarian, Spicy, Chef’s Special)
• Filter the items table by tag
• Apply tags in bulk to multiple items

Using Sections

Sections group items within a menu:

• Create sections like “Appetizers”, “Mains”, “Desserts”
• Drag items between sections
• Reorder sections to control display order

Best Practices

1. Complete item information - Include descriptions and ingredients for better allergen detection
2. Use consistent naming - “Grilled Chicken Salad” not “Salad - Chicken (Grilled)”
3. Keep prices updated - Stale prices frustrate diners
4. Add photos - Items with photos get more attention
5. Review allergens regularly - Verify allergen accuracy quarterly