Use Pre-Modifiers on SkyTab POS

Description: Learn how to apply Pre-Modifiers to modifiers on SkyTab, see how they appear on tickets and kitchen devices, and understand how reporting tracks Pre-Modifier combinations.

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Note: This feature is currently available only for Pilot users.

Before using Pre-Modifiers on SkyTab, Pre-Modifiers and Pre-Modifier Sets must be created in Lighthouse Business Manager (LBM). Visit the Configure Pre-Modifiers and Pre-Modifier Sets in LBM article for setup instructions. 

Overview

Pre-Modifiers appear above modifier sets for items that have at least one assigned modifier set. They prefix the modifier name, reflect any price adjustments on tickets, and print or display on kitchen devices according to their configuration.

Add Pre-Modifiers to a Modifier

1. On SkyTab POS or ST Air, select the item that has a modifier set.
   Note: Pre-Modifiers appear above the modifier set. on the screen.
2. Tap the desired Pre-Modifier, then tap the modifier to combine them.
   SkyTab POS example:
   
   SkyTab Air example:
   
   • The Pre-Modifier will prefix the modifier on all receipts and tickets.
   • Price adjustments (configured in LBM) automatically apply to the ticket.
3. Repeat for additional Pre-Modifiers as needed.

Pre-Modifiers on Kitchen Devices

• Kitchen Printers: Print as a prefix to their attached modifier.
• SkyTab KDS: Display as a prefix to their attached modifier.
  
• Print Red/Bold: If enabled on the Pre-Modifier, modifier, or modifier set, the Pre-Modifier and modifier will display or print in red or bold.

Note: Preparable items mapped to modifiers still count in the KDS All Day view when combined with a Pre-Modifier. For example, if “Bacon” is a Prep item, then EXTRA Bacon, SIDE Bacon, LITE Bacon, or NO Bacon will each count toward the Prep item total.

How Pre-Modifiers Affect Reporting

• Pre-Modifiers appear on any report that displays modifiers, such as Sales Summary by Modifier in LBM.
• Each unique Pre-Modifier/modifier combination is reported separately with its own quantity, average sale price, and totals.
• Example: Ketchup and LITE Ketchup will each appear as separate lines in the report.

Notes:

• Pre-Modifiers can only be used on items that have modifier sets assigned.
• Price adjustments applied to Pre-Modifiers cannot reduce a modifier below $0.
• Pre-Modifiers do not appear in SkyTab Online Ordering, third-party delivery platforms, SkyTab Kiosk, or SkyTab Mobile.