Kate Bendall, Connect’s sales director, said: “Making life easier for our customers is a top priority.”
The ‘app’, which is accessed through a QR (quick response) code has been successfully trialled in several sites, and is due for a company-wide launch in the New Year.
Managing director John Herring said Connect was constantly reviewing its use of technology and finding new ways to interact with customers.
“We are very enthusiastic about developing ideas and creating unique selling tools.”
Another use of the Connect ‘app’ is to view upcoming events, allowing the catering team to keep customers involved in the events of the catering department.
Herring added: “The ‘app’ is proving very popular, as it is easy for our customers to view everything that’s going on in the restaurant, from upcoming events to what’s on the menu today, plus they can order from our deli from the comfort of their desk.”
Connect has also been harnessing the power of the internet by developing an online purchase manager with electronic invoicing, and are soon to launch online training records and web-based personnel and timesheet ‘apps’, saving time and resources.