Abstract: A computer-based, cloud-oriented restaurant management system is provided to manage various logistical operations of a restaurant. Databases containing highly specific data tables related to the managed restaurant functions are contained within the cloud-based portion of the system. Independent and distinct client applications are provided on mobile devices located in the restaurant and operated by restaurant patrons, managers, and staff to interact with the cloud-oriented system portion and perform those operations. The client applications operate in several modes depending on the user of the devices and the level of database access granted to the users. Virtual wine lockers having gifting capabilities and kitchen management applications are two such restaurant system managed functions.