Overview
The Gumble Admin Dashboard was designed as a central control system for restaurant and hospitality operators. It empowers admins to manage digital menus, staff, orders, tables, business hours, and finances ; all in real-time, from a single interface.
Whether running a single outlet or managing multiple branches, the admin system adapts to the pace of hospitality teams without sacrificing clarity, control, or speed.
Project Objective
To give hospitality businesses a simple, scalable way to manage everyday restaurant operations; without relying on manual processes or disjointed tools.
Identifying Unique Challenges
Menu changes had to go through multiple people and platforms
Orders, categories, and tables were often tracked separately
No visibility into what items were performing well or what tables were idle
Staff assignments and performance tracking lacked structure
Admins couldn’t easily set or edit operating hours or availability in real time
My Approach
We built a modular, intuitive dashboard that gives control back to the business owner. Gumble’s Admin Side works like a mission control panel, with fast access to everything that matters most:
Real-time menu control
Clean, categorized structure for items and sub-items
Finance views showing performance per item, category, or staff
Smart table and staff assignment tools
An easy-to-navigate layout even for non-technical users
Every interaction was designed to reduce overwhelm, shorten training time, and increase operational visibility.
Meeting User Needs
Gumble Admin wasn’t built for just tech-savvy managers — it’s for anyone who runs a restaurant, bar, lounge, or café. The system solves actual day-to-day pain points:
Need to update menus quickly without reprinting?
Want to assign a new waiter to a table mid-shift?
Want to track top-selling dishes weekly?
Need to auto-close after midnight?
Everything was developed to fit into real-world hospitality workflows.
Detailed Pages and Features
Sign In
A quick and secure authentication flow built for both speed and accountability.
Email & password-based login with “Forgot Password” flow
Email-based password reset for added security
Role-based access controls: Admin, Manager, Staff
Auto-redirect to appropriate dashboard view after login
Dashboard
The mission control of the Gumble Admin experience — designed to give instant visibility into what’s happening now.
Card summaries: Total Orders, Revenue, Active Tables, Unavailable Menu Items
Live status indicators for tables, menu sync, and shifts
Quick links to priority modules: Menu, Staff, Finance, Orders
Visual snapshots (charts) for revenue trends and item performance
Built to reduce guesswork and help owners act fast.
Menu Management
All controls over menu items, categories, and availability.
Add/edit items with prices, images, and availability status
Create categories & sub-categories
Reorder items and hide/show with one click
Live updates for guests and synced menus across outlets
Staff Management
Complete control of your hospitality team structure.
Add staff with specific roles
Assign tables or zones
Track individual performance (orders, revenue, tables served)
Remove, suspend, or update staff roles in real-time
Table Management
Smart table control for real-time floor awareness.
View which tables are active, idle, or unassigned
Assign staff to tables or reassign mid-shift
View order history per table
See usage stats by time period
Business Hours Module
Run operations on your terms.
Set open/close times per day
Support for overnight hours (e.g., 4 PM – 2 AM)
Auto reminders to close
Add exceptions for holidays or maintenance days
Finance & Order Insights
Track what’s selling and who’s driving revenue.
Revenue by Category (Bar Chart)
Revenue by Item (Bar Chart)
Revenue by Staff (Leaderboard/Table)
Export financial snapshots per day/week/month.
Inventory Control
Stock-level control made easy.
Add items with unit, cost per unit, min stock level
Get low-stock alerts
Restock entries with quantity tracking
Printable restock receipts.
QR Code Generator
Instant guest access and table-specific tracking.
Generate QR codes per outlet or per table
Branded with business name/logo
Download or print formats
Settings
The control room for how your business operates.
Personal Information
Business information (name, outlet type)
Social links & guest-facing branding
Accessibility and Optimization
Clean, distraction-free layout for focused work
Tooltips, modals, and confirmations reduce admin errors
Mobile-responsive views for quick edits on-the-go
Lightweight performance ensures fast loading even in low bandwidth areas
Dark mode option (planned) for night operations
Impact
Clean, distraction-free layout for focused work
Tooltips, modals, and confirmations reduce admin errors
Mobile-responsive views for quick edits on-the-go
Lightweight performance ensures fast loading even in low bandwidth areas
Dark mode option (planned) for night operations
Outcome
Menu edits reduced from 10+ mins to under 60 seconds
Admins onboarded in less than 20 mins — no lengthy training required
Table turnover increased with clearer staff assignment tools
Staff performance became trackable and transparent
Business owners now manage multiple branches from one dashboard
What I Learned
Admins in hospitality don’t want bloated dashboards; they want control, visibility, and ease. By listening to real operators and testing in real venues, we learned:
Simplicity scales: Clean layouts reduce onboarding time
Speed = confidence: Instant updates keep teams in sync
The little details matter: Button placements, color codes, and microcopy all reduce stress during peak hours
