Automated Toast 86 and Low Stock Alerts
Throughout service, WebRun checks Toast's 86 report and inventory counts, identifies any item running low before service ends, and sends an immediate Telegram alert to the kitchen manager so they can prep more or pull the item from the menu.
How do I get automatic 86 alerts from Toast POS during service?
WebRun checks Toast's 86 report and inventory counts every 15 minutes during service hours, identifies any item at risk of running out before the end of service, and sends an immediate Telegram alert to the kitchen manager. Low-stock items are caught while there is still time to prep more or pull the item from the floor.
- Kitchen is alerted to low-stock items while there is still time to act
- Guests never order something that cannot be made
- Alerts are suppressed outside service hours to avoid overnight noise
Built for restaurant kitchen managers · executive chefs · restaurant owners · front-of-house managers
What does WebRun do on every run?
The exact actions WebRun takes, in order - in plain language, so you can adjust anything.
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WebRun signs in and gets to work
Opens
www.toasttab.com/restaurants/admin/reportingin a real browser with your saved login - no setup, no API keys. -
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Toast - check 86 report and low-count items
toasttab.com
WebRun opens Toast to check 86 report and low-count items. - Open Toast and navigate to the 86 Report under Menu Product Mix
- Check for any items already marked as 86d or flagged as low count
- Review current inventory quantities for high-velocity items against the current time in service
- Flag any item projected to run out before the end of the current or next service period
Done when All at-risk items are identified with their current counts and service risk level.
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Telegram - alert kitchen manager on at-risk items
telegram.org
WebRun opens Telegram to alert kitchen manager on at-risk items. - Send an immediate Telegram message to the kitchen manager listing each at-risk item
- Include the current count, the projected run-out time, and whether the item is already marked 86d
- If no items are at risk, skip the alert to avoid noise
Done when Kitchen manager receives a Telegram alert for every at-risk item during service.
How is each run configured?
Secure by default
Connect once, stays signed in
WebRun signs in once and keeps each session in a persistent environment, so every run picks up right where it left off.
Every action is checked against this policy before it runs.
Questions, answered
Will it automatically remove an item from the menu in Toast?
No. WebRun only sends the alert. Marking an item as 86d in Toast stays with the kitchen manager or front-of-house staff.
Can I limit alerts to service hours only so I am not pinged overnight?
Yes. You set the start and end times for the monitoring window during setup, and WebRun only runs checks within those hours.
Does it alert me again if the same item is still low on the next check?
It sends a fresh alert only if the status has worsened since the last check, to keep your Telegram from flooding with repeated messages for the same item.
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