A French-first QR menu workflow for Geneva

Use French as the menu’s starting point, then add the languages your guests need and your team can keep current.

Local language sources checked: September 30, 2026

French is the official language of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. For a restaurant operating in Geneva, a French-first menu is a practical starting point; choose additional guest languages from the people you serve and the translations your team can maintain.

Build the guest and staff workflow

1. 1

   Make French the clear starting point

   Set French as the default menu and keep a visible language selector. Add English or other languages where they serve real guests. Switzerland’s four national languages are not a reason to turn on every version for every restaurant.

2. 2

   Complete the French source menu first

   Check dish names, descriptions, portions, modifiers and extras in French, then translate the whole choice into each enabled language. Keep item availability and the allergen information your kitchen tracks aligned across versions.

3. 3

   Give every table the right code

   Print a code for each intended table and scan it from the guest side. If guests can order, confirm the submitted ticket reaches staff with the correct table identifier; if the code is browse-only, make the next step obvious.

4. 4

   Test a real shift, including the fallback

   Have staff and a guest try the menu on their phones in French and each enabled language. Rehearse a change or sold-out item, a dine-in order, payment if enabled, kitchen or printer handoff, and how staff help when scanning or connectivity fails.

5. 5

   Keep changes synchronized

   Assign one person to own the menu. When a price, modifier or dish changes, update every language before publishing; periodically scan printed codes and remove old ones when tables or links change.