Take the Order
Enter items, seats, and available modifiers at the table.
Table-Side Ordering & Payment
Mobile Payments Built for Table-Side Service
Help staff take orders, manage checks, collect tips, and complete supported contactless payments closer to the guest with Shift4 Dine.
Mobile Restaurant Checkout
Speed up service with handheld POS
Free Handheld (SkyTab Air) with your subscription. Order and pay at every table.
- Tableside ordering sent directly to kitchen
- Pay-at-the-table with built-in tip prompts
- Split checks by item, seat, or custom amoun
- Free handheld hardware included
- Long battery life for full-shift use
- Works on patio, floor, and events
Explore Mobile Payments for Your Restaurant
Tell us about your table-side service and checkout workflow.
Tableside Ordering & Payment
Shift4 Dine’s mobile ordering and payment solution lets servers take orders and process payments right at the table using the Handheld (SkyTab Air). No more running back and forth to the POS station — orders go directly to the kitchen, and payments are processed on the spot.
Why Mobile POS Matters
Tableside ordering and payment reduces errors, speeds up table turns, and improves the guest experience. Restaurants using mobile POS report faster ticket times, higher tip averages, and more covers per shift.
From Table-Side Order to Checkout
One mobile flow for common front-of-house steps.
Send to Operations
Move the order into the connected restaurant and kitchen workflow.
Manage the Check
Review items and split the check using supported options.
Complete Payment
Collect payment, present tip choices, and finish checkout on compatible hardware.
Benefits for Table-Side Service
Faster Table Turns
Eliminate trips to the POS station. Turn tables faster and serve more guests per shift.
Higher Tips
Pay-at-the-table with built-in tip prompts consistently increases average tip percentages.
Fewer Errors
Orders entered directly at the table reduce miscommunication between server and kitchen.
Works Anywhere
Patio, dining room, bar, events, food trucks — Handheld (SkyTab Air) works wherever you serve.
Core Mobile Payment Capabilities
A closer look at the tools your team will use every day.
Tableside Ordering
Take orders directly at the table. Items are sent instantly to the kitchen display — no paper tickets, no delays.
Pay-at-the-Table
Process payments tableside — split checks, apply tips, and print or email receipts on the spot.
Split Checks
Split by item, seat, or custom amount. Handle complex group dining with ease.
Contactless Payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay, tap-to-pay — fast contactless checkout that customers expect.
Connected Payment Processing
Mobile Checkout Works With the Restaurant Payment Workflow
Orders, checks, tips, and payment records stay connected when mobile service and Shift4 Dine payment processing are configured together.
- Order and check connection
- Supported split-check flow
- Tip presentation
- Transaction records
Mobile Checkout vs. Fixed-Station Checkout
Both workflows can work together; mobile payments add another way to complete service near the guest.
WorkflowFixed-Station FlowMobile Table-Side Flow
Order entryEntered at a fixed terminalEntered near the guest
Check reviewHandled away from the tableReviewed at the table
Split checksManaged at the stationManaged on the handheld where supported
PaymentGuest or card moves to the stationCheckout comes to the guest
Mobile Workflow Setup & Support
Shift4 Dine Partners can help configure handheld access, table-side order flow, split-check options, payment processing, and staff guidance for the restaurant’s setup.
- Device Configuration
- Order Workflow
- Check Handling
- Payment Setup
- Staff Guidance
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are mobile payments for restaurants?
Mobile payments let staff complete supported checkout steps on a handheld device closer to the guest instead of relying only on a fixed POS station.
Can servers take orders at the table?
Yes. Handheld (SkyTab Air) supports table-side order entry as part of the connected Shift4 Dine workflow.
Can staff split checks on the handheld?
Supported split-check options can include splitting by item, seat, or amount, depending on the configured workflow.
Can guests add a tip during mobile checkout?
Available tip choices can be presented to the guest as part of the handheld checkout flow.
Are contactless payments supported?
Contactless checkout is available on compatible Shift4 Dine payment hardware. Confirm the current device configuration with Shift4 Dine Partners.
How do Mobile Payments relate to QR Code Ordering & Payment?
Mobile Payments are staff-led on a handheld device. QR Code Ordering & Payment is guest-led from the guest’s own phone where supported.
Explore Mobile Payments for Your Restaurant
Tell us about your table-side service and checkout workflow.
Ready to Add Mobile Ordering & Payments?
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