Varuni Backoffice

A comprehensive AI-powered restaurant management system built with Next.js, featuring advanced scheduling, inventory management, invoicing, and analytics capabilities.

Features

🎯 Core Functionality

• AI-Powered Management: Varuni AI assistant provides intelligent insights and recommendations
• Restaurant-Specific Design: Tailored for restaurant operations and workflows
• Modern UI/UX: Clean, responsive design with Shadcn UI components
• Real-Time Updates: Live data synchronization and updates

📊 Dashboard & Analytics

• Comprehensive performance metrics and KPIs
• Revenue tracking and forecasting
• Customer satisfaction analytics
• Staff performance monitoring
• Interactive charts and visualizations with Recharts

👥 Team Management

• Staff scheduling and shift management
• Performance tracking and ratings
• Role-based access control
• Toast POS integration for employee data
• Attendance and time tracking

📦 Inventory Management

• Real-time stock tracking
• Low stock alerts and notifications
• Supplier management
• AI-powered reorder suggestions
• Category-based organization
• Cost tracking and optimization

💰 Invoicing & Finance

• Invoice generation and management
• Payment tracking
• Financial analytics and reporting
• Client management
• Revenue forecasting

🛡️ Security & Permissions

• Role-based access control
• Custom permission system
• User management
• Session management
• Secure authentication

🔗 Integrations

• Toast POS: Sync team members, roles, and data
• GraphQL: Modern API architecture
• MongoDB: Scalable database solution
• External APIs: Extensible integration framework

Technology Stack

Frontend

• Next.js 15.4: React framework with App Router
• TypeScript: Type-safe development
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework
• Shadcn UI: Modern component library
• Recharts: Interactive charts and graphs
• React Hook Form: Form management
• Zod: Schema validation

Backend & Data

• GraphQL: API query language
• MongoDB: NoSQL database
• Mongoose: MongoDB object modeling
• Apollo Client: GraphQL client

Development Tools

• ESLint: Code linting
• TypeScript: Static type checking
• Tailwind CSS: Styling
• Git: Version control

Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB (optional for full functionality)

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd varuni-backoffice

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Start the development server

   npm run dev

4. Open your browser Navigate to http://localhost:3000

Demo Login

For demonstration purposes, use any valid email and password (6+ characters) to access the system.

Project Structure

varuni-backoffice/
├── src/
│   ├── app/                    # Next.js App Router pages
│   │   ├── dashboard/          # Dashboard pages
│   │   │   ├── analytics/      # Analytics & reporting
│   │   │   ├── inventory/      # Inventory management
│   │   │   ├── invoicing/      # Financial management
│   │   │   ├── scheduling/     # Staff scheduling
│   │   │   ├── settings/       # System settings
│   │   │   └── team/          # Team management
│   │   ├── login/             # Authentication
│   │   └── page.tsx           # Root page
│   ├── components/            # Reusable components
│   │   ├── layout/            # Layout components
│   │   └── ui/               # Shadcn UI components
│   └── lib/                  # Utilities and helpers
├── public/                   # Static assets
└── package.json             # Dependencies and scripts

Key Features Breakdown

🧠 Varuni AI Assistant

• Intelligent Insights: Contextual recommendations for operations
• Predictive Analytics: Forecast trends and optimize decisions
• Natural Language Interface: Chat-based interaction
• Proactive Suggestions: Automated alerts and recommendations

📅 Advanced Scheduling

• Calendar View: Visual schedule management
• AI Optimization: Intelligent shift recommendations
• Role-Based Assignments: Match skills to roles
• Availability Tracking: Staff availability management

📈 Comprehensive Analytics

• Revenue Analysis: Detailed financial tracking
• Performance Metrics: Staff and operational KPIs
• Customer Insights: Satisfaction and retention analytics
• Trend Analysis: Historical data and predictions

🔧 System Administration

• User Management: Role-based access control
• Integration Management: External system connections
• System Configuration: Customizable settings
• Data Export: Comprehensive reporting

Customization

Branding

The application is white-labeled for "Varuni" but can be easily customized:

• Update branding in src/app/login/page.tsx
• Modify colors in tailwind.config.js
• Update logos and assets in public/

Adding Features

1. Create new pages in src/app/dashboard/
2. Add navigation items in src/components/layout/dashboard-layout.tsx
3. Implement new UI components using Shadcn patterns

API Integration

• GraphQL schemas can be added to src/lib/graphql/
• MongoDB models in src/lib/models/
• API routes in src/app/api/

Production Deployment

Environment Variables

Create a .env.local file:

MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
NEXTAUTH_SECRET=your_auth_secret
NEXTAUTH_URL=your_domain
TOAST_API_KEY=your_toast_api_key

Build and Deploy

npm run build
npm start

Recommended Hosting

• Vercel: Optimal for Next.js applications
• Netlify: Alternative with great CI/CD
• AWS/Azure/GCP: For enterprise deployments

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

For support and questions:

• Create an issue in the repository
• Contact the development team
• Check the documentation for common solutions

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