A finish time for the order to be picked up by the waiter would be set, and the components would be sent to a buffer and ordered according to completion time minus preparation time, modified by the number of components already in the buffer requiring the same resources. Timing would have an override by the waiter, who may know the time schedule of the customer. A member may request a rush or may wish to have a leisurely meal. At the time a component must be started, printers at each station would allow the component to be printed directly at the appropriate station. Virtual Lobby Virtual Lobby is a secured Internet site for Oak Alley Country Club.
Members view, update and customize their accounts.
The site will provide information pertaining to activities and functions being held at the Club through a calendar of events. Convenient access of e-mail addresses for communication with Country Club management is made available. Members will have the option of joining a club list-serve. This system is an aid to the Banquet Captain in facilitating the decision making involved in preparing a banquet. For example, logistics of staffing, liquor and food quantities, physical arrangement of the room and menu are optimized.