Documentation Index
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Getting Started with Mathership
This guide will help you access your restaurant account and understand the main features of Mathership.Accessing your account
- Navigate to your Mathership restaurant portal URL
- Enter your email address and password
- Click Sign In to access your dashboard
Understanding the dashboard
After logging in, you will see your dashboard, which displays:- A list of your approved vendors
- Quick access to ordering from each vendor
Main navigation
The platform has several main sections accessible from the sidebar.Home
Your dashboard showing all vendors you can order from.Manage
Access inventory management features:- Vendor Orders: View orders from your vendors
- Storage: Manage storage locations
- Ingredients: Manage your ingredient master list
- Recipes: Create and manage recipes
- Integrations: Connect with SIDES POS and other systems
Settings
Configure your account:- Account: Update account information
- Delivery Locations: Manage delivery addresses
- Companies: Switch between multiple restaurant locations
Quick start guide
1. Set up storage units (optional)
If you want to track inventory by storage location:- Go to Manage → Storage
- Click the + button to add a storage unit
- Enter:
- Storage unit name (for example, “Main Kitchen” or “Walk-in Cooler”)
- Address, if different from the main location
- Save the storage unit
2. Add ingredients (optional)
To build your ingredient master list:- Go to Manage → Ingredients
- Click the + button to add an ingredient
- Enter:
- Ingredient name
- Base unit of measure (kg, L, piece, etc.)
- Allergens, if applicable
- Save the ingredient
3. Create recipes (optional)
To manage recipes with your ingredients:- Go to Manage → Recipes
- Click the + button to create a recipe
- Enter recipe details and add ingredients
- Save the recipe
4. Order from a vendor
To place an order:- Go to Home (Dashboard)
- Click on a vendor from your list
- Browse their product catalog
- Add products to your basket
- Review your basket and place the order
5. Set up delivery locations
To manage where orders are delivered:- Go to Settings → Delivery Locations
- Click Add Delivery Location
- Enter:
- Location name
- Full delivery address
- Save the location
Managing multiple locations
If you manage multiple restaurant locations:- Go to Settings → Companies
- View all your restaurant locations
- Click to switch between locations
- Vendor list
- Inventory
- Orders
Setting up integrations
SIDES POS integration
If you use SIDES POS:- Go to Manage → Integrations
- Select the SIDES integration
- Follow the setup wizard to:
- Connect your SIDES account
- Map products
- Configure storage units
- Enable sync
My Inventory feature
The My Inventory feature lets you create your own product catalog:- Access it by selecting My Inventory from the vendor dropdown
- Add your own products
- Use it for internal ordering or multi-vendor orders
- Track availability and stock
Tips for getting started
- Start simple: You do not need to set up everything at once. Start by ordering from vendors and add inventory features as needed.
- Use search: Most pages have search functionality to quickly find products, ingredients, or recipes.
- Product lists: Create custom product lists for frequently ordered items.
- Bulk upload: Use CSV bulk upload for ingredients to save time.
Related pages
Ordering from Vendors
Learn how to browse vendor products and place orders.
Inventory Management
Set up storage locations, ingredients, and inventory workflows.
Recipes
Create and manage recipes with your ingredient master list.
Integrations
Connect Mathership with SIDES POS and other systems.