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The Restaurant module in 4Geeks Perks offers companies simple and flexible ways to provide employees with convenient affordable and healthy food and drink options. It supports different dietary needs, promotes well-being, and improves the workplace experience.

This guide is for company administrators who set up and manage food perks in 4Geeks Perks.

Overview of Restaurant Perk Options

You can configure and customize these food-related perks:

  • Meal vouchers
  • Subsidized cafeterias
  • On-site food trucks
  • Coffee
  • Healthy snack

Meal Vouchers

Meal vouchers give employees a set allowance to buy meals at approved restaurants, cafés, or delivery services.

Setup Steps:

  1. Set Voucher Value: Decide the daily, weekly or monthly allowance.
  2. Define Eligibility Rules: Choose which employees can receibe vouchers (e.g., by role, location, or status).
  3. Select Vendors (if applicable): Pick approved restaurants or work with a voucher provider.
  4. Choose Delivery Method:
    • Digital vouchers: Sent through the 4Geeks Perks web or mobile app (recommended).
    • Physical vouchers: Paper vouchers, less common and harder to manage.
  5. Set Redemption Process: Explain how vouchers are used (digital code, card, app).
  6. Enable Reporting: Track voucher use, cost, and participation.

Employee Use:

  • Access vouchers in the web portal or mobile app.
  • Present the code or card at the vendor.
  • The vendor processes it according to their rules.
  • Usage is tracked for reporting.

Subsidized Cafeterias

If your company has an on-site cafeteria, you can use 4Geeks Perks to manage subsidies and track use.

Setup Steps:

  1. Set Subsidy Amount: Decide on a percentage discount or fixed amount per meal.
  2. Integrate with POS (Recommended): Connect the cafeteria’s payment system to 4Geeks Perks for automatic discounts.
  3. Set Eligibility: Choose who receives the subsidy.
  4. Choose ID Method: Employees can use an ID badge, RFID card, or the mobile app.
  5. Enable Reporting: Track usage, cost, and participation.

Employee Use:

  • Visit the cafeteria.
  • Identify themselves using the set method.
  • The POS applies the subsidy automatically or the cashier applies it manually.
  • All usage is recorded.

Coffee

Give employees access to coffee through on-site options or partnerships.

Setup Steps:

  1. Choose Provisioning Method:
    • Coffee machines in break rooms.
    • Coffee vouchers or subscriptions for local cafés.
    • Office coffee delivery service.
  2. Set Funding: Decide if coffee is free, subsidized, or paid by employees.
  3. Integrate Payment (if needed): Allow payments through RFID of the mobile app.
  4. Track Use (optional): Monitor coffee consumption.
  5. Inform Employees: Share available options and how to get them.

Employee Use:

  • Go to the coffee area of partner café.
  • Get coffee using the set method.
  • Pay if required.

On-site Food Trucks

Use 4Geeks Perks to manage and schedule food truck visits.

Setup Steps:

  1. Partner with Vendors: Select local food trucks.
  2. Create a Schedule: Offer variety and align with employee preferences.
  3. Share the Schedule: Post it on the platform, app, or via email.
  4. Manage Logistics (optional): Arrange parking, power, and wast disposal if needed.
  5. Integrate Ordering (optional): Allow pre-orders through compatible systems.
  6. Collect Feedback: Improve selection and scheduling.

Employee Use:

  • Check the food truck schedule.
  • Visit during the set time.
  • Order and pay directly, unless integrated ordering is available.

Healthy Snacks

Offers employees healthy snacks to boost well-being and productivity.

Setup Steps:

  1. Choose Provisioning Method:
    • Vending machines stocked with healthy snacks.
    • A self-service snack bar.
    • Subscription snack boxes.
    • Office snack delivery service.
  2. Select Snacks: Include options for dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free, vegan, nut-free).
  3. Set Pricing/Subsidies: Decide if snacks are free, discounted, or full price.
  4. Track and Manage Payments: Use RFID, honor system or vending integration.
  5. Inform Employees: Share details about snack availability.

Employee Usage:

  • Visit the snack area or vending machine.
  • Select snacks.
  • Pay if required.
  • Usage may be tracked depending on the method.

Reporting and Analytics

4Geeks provides tools to:

  • Track perk usage and costs.
  • See which perks are most popular.
  • Optimize budgets.
  • Negotiate better vendor rates.
  • Show the ROI of food programs.

This guide explains how to set up and manage the Restaurant module in 4Geeks Perks. By following the steps, your company can run a food perks program that is easy to manage, popular with employees, and valuable for the organization.

For questions or help, contact the 4Geeks Perks support team.