# Toast MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Toast MCP lets you manage your restaurant's POS data through natural conversation. It handles orders, menu engineering, labor tracking, and floor plans. Instead of clicking through a complex dashboard, you can just ask your agent for sales summaries, update menu prices, or check employee clock-ins. It turns your Toast data into actionable answers. ## Overview - **Category:** money-moves - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OzGP6tVTM0Jaofl6nFQ3WD9wmJlJpKlRolu1Ow6W/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** restaurant-pos, menu-management, labor-tracking, order-processing, hospitality, sales-analytics ## Description This Toast MCP lets you talk to your restaurant's POS system like it's a team member who knows every detail of your business. You can ask about today's sales, check who's clocked in, or see which menu items are moving the fastest without ever opening a separate tab. If you need to change a price on the brunch menu or see which tables are currently occupied, your AI agent just handles it. It pulls data from across your entire operation, from labor costs to revenue segmentation. It's a huge time saver for managers who are usually juggling three different screens just to get a clear picture of how the shift is going. You can access this and thousands of other tools through the Vinkius catalog, which lets you connect your AI client once to get everything you need in one place. You don't have to hunt for reports; you just ask for them and get the numbers you need to make decisions right now. ## Tools ### get_restaurant Pull the general information and settings for your specific location. Use this to quickly grab your restaurant's core details. ### get_order Look into the specific details of a single check or transaction. This is perfect for investigating specific customer issues or voids. ### list_menus See all your current menus, including categories and availability. Use this to manage what's offered across different channels. ### list_tables Get a current view of your floor plan and table statuses. This helps you manage seating flow during busy shifts. ### list_employees See who is currently on the clock and who's on the roster. It makes tracking your team's availability much faster. ### list_revenue_centers See how sales are split between different areas like the bar or patio. It helps you understand which parts of your restaurant are making the most money. ### list_dining_options View your various dining settings and online ordering configurations. Use this to see how customers are choosing to experience your food. ### list_orders Pull a list of all restaurant orders for the day. This is your primary way to see what's selling right now. ### list_time_entries Pull payroll and scheduling data for your staff. It helps you keep track of hours worked for accurate pay cycles. ### list_menu_items See every dish and drink you offer along with their prices. Use this to find your most expensive items or check current pricing. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What were our total sales yesterday and what was the most popular item? ``` **Response:** ``` 🍽️ **Yesterday's Sales — Oct 17** 💰 **Total Revenue**: $12,847 📊 **Orders**: 234 | **Avg Check**: $54.90 🏆 **Top 5 Items**: 1. 🥩 Grilled Ribeye — 42 sold ($1,638) 2. 🍝 Truffle Pasta — 38 sold ($874) 3. 🍔 Classic Burger — 35 sold ($525) 4. 🥗 Caesar Salad — 31 sold ($403) 5. 🍰 Chocolate Cake — 28 sold ($336) 💡 **Tip**: Ribeye is 12.7% of revenue — consider a weekend special! ``` **Prompt:** ``` Check today's gross sales across all our restaurant locations. ``` **Response:** ``` Evaluating POS data... Here is your gross sales layout for today so far: - Downtown Location: $4,250.00 - Uptown Location: $3,120.50 - Airport Terminal: $1,400.00 **Total Gross:** $8,770.50. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Update the price of 'Avocado Toast' on the brunch menu to $12.50. ``` **Response:** ``` Executing update on Toast API... Item 'Avocado Toast' (ID: menu-items-994) updated successfully. New Price: $12.50. This syncs to POS devices and online ordering immediately. ``` ## Capabilities ### Get real-time sales summaries Ask your agent to pull a list of today's orders or check revenue by location. ### Update menu item prices Change the cost of any dish or drink across all your POS devices instantly. ### Track employee clock-in times See who is currently on the clock and who's on the roster for your shift. ### Check floor plan seating Get a live view of your restaurant tables and see which ones are occupied. ### Analyze revenue by location See how sales are splitting between different areas like the bar or the patio. ### Drill into specific order details Look into the specific details of a single check to investigate voids or errors. ## Use Cases ### Checking sales splits between areas A manager needs to know if the bar is making more than the patio. They ask the agent for a sales split, and the agent shows the percentages for each area. ### Updating a price during a rush An owner wants to raise the price of a burger immediately. They tell the agent to update the price, and it syncs to all POS devices and online ordering. ### Checking the current roster A busy shift lead needs to see who's clocked in. They ask the agent for the current roster to see who's available on the floor. ### Investigating a specific void A manager sees a large void on the report and needs to know what happened. They ask the agent to drill into that specific check for details. ## Benefits - Stop digging through reports. Use the sales and revenue tools to get instant snapshots of your performance without clicking through multiple screens. - Update your menu in seconds. Use the menu items tool to change prices or availability across all your POS devices and online ordering channels instantly. - Manage labor more accurately. Use the employee and time entry tools to keep a close eye on clock-ins and overtime to keep your costs in check. - Optimize your floor plan. Use the table list tool to see exactly where people are sitting and manage your seating flow during your busiest rushes. - Get deeper insights into every check. Use the order detail tool to drill down into specific transactions to find exactly where a mistake happened or what a customer ordered. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your entire restaurant's back-office and front-of-house data. 1. Connect your Toast account to the Vinkius platform. 2. Link the Toast MCP to your preferred AI client. 3. Ask your agent to pull reports or update menu items. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Toast MCP help me see my daily sales?** Yes, it allows you to get a complete summary of your daily sales and identify top-performing items just by asking your AI agent. **How does the Toast MCP handle my employee clock-ins?** It connects to your labor data so you can check who is currently clocked in or view time entries for payroll and scheduling. **Can I use the Toast MCP to update menu prices?** Yes, you can update the price of any menu item through a conversation. The change syncs to your POS devices and online ordering channels immediately. **Does the Toast MCP show my restaurant's floor plan?** It can provide a current view of your restaurant tables and their seating status, helping you manage floor flow during busy shifts. **Can the Toast MCP show me revenue from different areas like the bar?** It can pull data on revenue centers, allowing you to see how sales are split between different areas like the bar, dining room, or patio. **Can I check specific order details with the Toast MCP?** You can ask your agent to drill down into any specific check to see individual items, modifiers, and total costs for that transaction. **How many restaurants use Toast?** Toast powers 112,000+ restaurants in the US — from food trucks and cafes to fine dining and multi-unit chains. It's the #1 restaurant POS platform.