Cloud Kitchen — Order Management
Real-time order management system for cloud kitchens with multi-vendor support and live tracking.
The Challenge
Managing real-time order state across multiple kitchen stations, handling concurrent order modifications, and building a responsive kitchen display system that works reliably under high-volume conditions.
Architectural Decisions
Event-Driven Orders
WebSocket-based real-time order updates with optimistic UI patterns for instant feedback across all connected stations.
State Machine
Finite state machine for order lifecycle management, preventing invalid state transitions and ensuring data consistency.
Multi-Vendor Auth
Scoped authentication with vendor-specific views, ensuring data isolation while maintaining a unified admin experience.
Queue Management
Redis-backed queue with priority ordering for kitchen display, ensuring orders are processed in the correct sequence.