Restaurant host at the host stand talking on a cordless phone

Phone systems for restaurants

During the dinner rush, the phone is competing with every table. Vantact shows you which calls were missed and whether anyone called back, whether staff offered the upsell on each order, and puts cordless phones in the hands of the people on the floor.

What should a restaurant look for in a phone system?

A restaurant needs a phone system that doesn't lose orders during the rush, shows which missed calls were returned, and lets staff answer from anywhere on the floor. Look for AI call analytics that shows whether staff offered the upsell on each call, with AI call summaries and transcripts so you can check what a customer actually ordered, and cordless phones for the host stand and the floor.

Know whether staff offered the upsell

You decide what counts as the upsell, whether that's drinks, dessert or a larger size. AI call analytics reviews each call and shows whether staff offered it, so you can see who's offering it consistently and who needs coaching.

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Every missed call, and whether anyone called back

During a rush, a missed call is often an order that went somewhere else. The missed calls report shows who couldn't get through, who was called back and how fast, and who's still waiting, most urgent first.

Summaries and transcripts of every call

AI call summaries and AI call transcripts let you check what a customer actually ordered when they say the order was wrong. Sentiment analysis and customer loss prevention alerts flag calls where a customer sounded unhappy, so a manager can follow up. Call analysis is processed on Vantact hardware in Toronto, and nothing leaves Canada. Turn it on for the seats that need it.

Cordless phones for the floor

DECT cordless handsets let the host, servers and managers answer and transfer calls while they move around the dining room, instead of running back to a desk phone.

Rush hour without the endless ringing

When every line is busy, call queues hold callers in order with a message instead of letting the phone ring out, and after a wait you set, calls can overflow to another phone.

Why Vantact

Set up for you

We configure the after-hours schedule, on-call routing and escalation to match how your company runs.

Month to month

No long-term contract.

Canadian calls stay in Canada

Vantact is Canadian-owned. Calls to and from Canadian numbers are carried on Canadian-owned carriers and routed within Canada.

Support when it matters

Live support runs 9 to 5 ET on business days. After hours, our emergency line is answered by on-call technicians.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we see whether staff offered the upsell?
Yes. You decide what counts as the upsell, such as drinks, dessert or a larger size, and AI call analytics shows on each call whether staff offered it.
How do we know which missed calls were returned?
The missed calls report shows who couldn't get through, who was called back and how fast, and who's still waiting, most urgent first.
Can we check what a customer ordered on a call?
Yes. AI call summaries and AI call transcripts show what was said on each call. Recordings are kept for 30 days by default, and we can adjust retention on request.
Where is the call analysis done?
On Vantact hardware in Toronto. Nothing leaves Canada.
Do we need AI call analytics on every phone?
No. Turn it on for the seats that need it, such as the phones that take orders and reservations.
What phones work for staff on the floor?
DECT cordless handsets. Staff can answer and transfer calls while they move around the dining room, within the handsets' coverage.
Who supports the phone system after hours?
Live support runs 9 to 5 ET on business days. After hours, our emergency line is answered by on-call technicians.
Is there a contract?
No. Service is month to month.

Talk to us about your phones

Month to month, no long term contract. Toronto based support, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm ET.