Reservations
Manage incoming reservations directly from the POS. View booking requests, assign tables, and track reservation status throughout service.
Reservations Overview
The reservations screen shows all bookings organized by status:
Status | Description |
Pending | New requests awaiting response |
Confirmed | Accepted reservations |
Assigned | Table has been assigned |
Completed | Guest has finished dining |
Cancelled | Reservation was cancelled |
Viewing Reservations
Access reservations from the calendar icon in the left sidebar.
Each reservation shows:
Guest name
Party size
Requested date and time
Phone number
Special requests (if any)
Reservation Details
Tap any reservation to see full details:
Guest Information:
Name and contact number
Email (if provided)
Special requests or notes
Booking Details:
Date and time
Party size
Source (Website, Google, etc.)
Actions Available:
Accept or decline
Assign table
Edit details
Contact guest
Managing New Reservations
When a new reservation comes in:
Step 1: Review the request in the Pending section
Step 2: Check availability for the requested time
Step 3: Accept or suggest an alternative time
Step 4: The guest receives confirmation automatically
Assigning Tables
Step 1: Open the confirmed reservation
Step 2: Tap Assign Table
Step 3: Select an appropriate table from the floor plan
Step 4: The reservation links to that table
When the guest arrives, the table will be ready.
Reservation Sources
Reservations come from multiple channels:
Source | Description |
Website | Your restaurant's website |
Reserve with Google | |
Walk-in | Created directly on POS |
Phone | Staff enters from call |
All reservations appear in the same list regardless of source.
Creating a Walk-In Reservation
For phone calls or walk-ins:
Step 1: Tap + Create Reservation
Step 2: Enter guest details:
Name
Phone number
Party size
Date and time
Step 3: Add any special requests
Step 4: Save the reservation
Status Workflow
Reservations flow through these statuses:
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PENDING → ACCEPTED → ASSIGNED → COMPLETED
↘ CANCELLED
`
Pending - Awaiting your response
Accepted - Confirmed with guest
Assigned - Table allocated
Completed - Guest has dined and left
Cancelled - Booking was cancelled
During Service
When a guest arrives:
Step 1: Find their reservation in the list
Step 2: Verify party size and name
Step 3: Seat them at the assigned table
Step 4: Their table shows as occupied on the floor plan
Tips for Reservation Management
Preparation:
Review upcoming reservations at shift start
Pre-assign tables for busy periods
Note any VIP or special requests
Communication:
Confirm large party reservations
Call for no-shows after 15 minutes
Update status promptly
Table Planning:
Consider party sizes when assigning
Leave buffer between reservations
Account for average dining time