What is Sous?
Sous provides culinary entrepreneurs with a comprehensive solution to manage their business operations efficiently. The platform consolidates essential tools into one system, eliminating the need for multiple spreadsheets, payment methods, and email communications. It offers features such as contact management, event tracking, invoice delivery, and payment processing, all tailored to the unique needs of food service professionals.
With Sous, users can create their business and services quickly, turning website visitors into paying clients through a professional booking process. The software includes integrations with Gmail and Google Calendar, automated notifications, and customizable email templates to enhance client communication. Built on the Microsoft Azure platform, Sous ensures security, privacy, and data protection, making it a trusted choice for growing culinary businesses.
Features
- Payment Processing: Accept online payments, ACH transfers, and gratuity with integrated merchant accounts
- Event Tracking: Manage and track all event details, schedules, and notifications in one place
- Contact Management: Store and organize client information, inquiries, and communication history
- Inquiry Automation: Automate inquiry notifications and responses to streamline client interactions
- Team Management: Add and manage staff members for events as the business scales
- Menu & Invoice Delivery: Create, send, and track invoices and menus directly to clients
Use Cases
- Managing client bookings and events for personal chefs
- Streamlining invoice creation and payment collection for catering businesses
- Automating inquiry responses and client communication for meal prep services
- Tracking team assignments and schedules for small culinary crews
- Organizing contact information and event details for private chefs
FAQs
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What is included in the free trial?
The free trial offers access to core features for 14 days with no credit card required, allowing users to test unlimited contacts, events, invoices, and payment processing. -
Does Sous integrate with other tools?
Yes, Sous integrates with Gmail, Google Calendar, and offers inquiry form plugins to streamline communication and scheduling. -
Is there support available for users?
Sous provides real-live support, a help center, and onboarding sessions, with additional business training and resources available in higher plans. -
Can I accept different payment methods with Sous?
Yes, Sous allows acceptance of online payments via major credit cards (MC, Visa, Discover, AMEX) and ACH bank transfers, with transaction fee details provided. -
How does Sous handle team management?
Sous enables adding and saving team members, with plans offering up to 2 additional staff users in Pro and unlimited users in Grow for scaling businesses.
