Bakso Simulator 2 Drink Staff & S.O.R.O.B
Version 2.0 expanded Bakso Simulator 2 staffing beyond cooks, cashiers, guards, and musicians with dedicated drink service through S.O.R.O.B — a robot recruited via side quest. Drink staff automate beverage orders that previously pulled Rabas away from the kitchen during rushes. Weather patches changed how often customers buy drinks, making S.O.R.O.B valuable on rainy and snowy days. This page explains recruitment, assignment, training, and how drink staff interact with Rank 4 cracker upsells.
Recruiting S.O.R.O.B Through the Side Quest
S.O.R.O.B does not appear on the standard employment board like cook or guard candidates. Complete the version 2.0 side quest chain documented on our S.O.R.O.B quest guide after Main Quest Chapter 3 Part 1 progress. The robot joins your roster with drink specialization and robotic trait modifiers that skip certain human personality events.
Signing fees and daily salary follow normal staff economics from the hiring guide. Budget salary before recruiting — S.O.R.O.B works daily like human staff and skips shifts if you cannot pay wages.
Station Assignment and Workflow
Place S.O.R.O.B within interaction range of the register and dining area on whichever floor generates the most drink orders. Multi-floor shops may need future drink hires or manual coverage upstairs until additional slots unlock. S.O.R.O.B handles beverage prep and handoff while cooks manage bakso bowls.
Pair drink service with Rank 4 cracker upsells at the same counter zone so customers purchase sides without Rabas crossing the kitchen. Read Rank 4 crackers for stocking tips.
Weather and the Special Skill Tracker
Patch v2.0.3 tied drink purchase probability to weather: Sunny 100%, Normal 80%, Rain 85%, Snow 75%. S.O.R.O.B's speed compensates for lower probabilities by clearing queues faster. The special skill progress tracker shows remaining drinks until the next upgrade tier — train consistently across weather cycles rather than only sunny days.
Weather lasts one to three in-game days per earlier patches. Plan ingredient orders on the ingredients page so drink supplies do not spoil while waiting out snow periods.
Human Drink Staff vs. S.O.R.O.B
Pre-2.0 saves may have relied on Rabas or cashiers for drinks. S.O.R.O.B replaces manual drink prep entirely once assigned. Human staff freed from drink duty should redirect to register or table service per the best hire order.
Slaf's special upgrade from version 2.0 affects a different staff member — do not confuse Slaf improvements with S.O.R.O.B drink automation. Check both entries on the tablet Staff screen after updating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is S.O.R.O.B the only drink staff?
S.O.R.O.B is the primary dedicated drink staff added in version 2.0. Future updates may add human drink candidates.
Does S.O.R.O.B need training?
Yes. Use the tablet Staff training menu. The special skill requires serving a tracked number of drinks.
Can S.O.R.O.B work upstairs?
Assign S.O.R.O.B to a floor like any staff member. Range and station placement determine coverage.
Do drinks still sell without S.O.R.O.B?
Yes, but Rabas must prepare them manually. Weather reduces purchase rates without automated service during rushes.
Where is the S.O.R.O.B quest start?
Near the restaurant district after Chapter 3 Part 1 progress. See the S.O.R.O.B quest guide for steps.