Distinguishing features of the items which are assigned to this item group are set under Contained items are. Multiple selection is not possible.

1. Other item groups (sub-groups): the group is a top-level group, which in turn only contains item groups, not regular items
   Example: Top group "Foods" contains antipasti, soups, salads
2. Remarks (inserted text): the group contains subgroups or texts that are inserted into segments
   Recommendation: Tick Price fixed except for to forbid price input for Remarks. Remarks do not count as sales items and should not have prices.
   Example: Remarks on foods, Remarks on drinks
3. Bookable: The group contains sub-groups or items that can be booked in event segments and listed in menu cards as Foods, Beverages or Side dishes depending on the selection (multiple selection possible)
   Example: Mulligatawny soup, pancakes, lemonade, helping of brokkoli
4. Combo item: The items contained in the group may themselves contain components
   Example: menu, buffet, recipe
5. Staff roles and members^M: the group contains subgroups or staff roles
   Example: full-time staff members, service staff
   Note: The input options for items from a Staff roles and members group are different from other item groups. Event segments containing staff items are marked by an additional icon  or  .
6. Staff members only^M: the group contains subgroups or individuals
   Example: full-time staff members, part-time staff members, temporary staff, Karl Meyer
   Note: The input options for items from a Staff members only group are different from other item groups. Event segments containing staff items are marked by an additional icon  or . When a staff member is assigned, the colour of the icon  or  changes.
7. Standard quantity: Items in this group are inserted with a pre-assigned quantity for new bookings
   a) Empty: maximum number of guests for the segment or event
   Example: Meals invoiced per person
   b) 0: Item is indicated with unit price, but not included in the total amount
   Example: Drinks charged according to actual consumption
   c) 1 or other fixed input if applicable
   Example: Room rental, staff members