Setting Up the Dining Area for Dining Allocation

To run dining table allocation, you need to configure some default settings and behavior in case of reservations overlapping. You can also select styles for the dining table list and the waiting list in the Dining Allocation panel.

To set up the dining area

1. Go to the Dining Areas page.
2. Double-click the dining area that includes dining table allocation.
3. Click Process - Apply Template.
4. Select the DA-ALLOC template. This template sets most of the fields required for allocation.
5. On the Allocation and Reservation FastTab, fill in the fields according to tooltips on the page.

Note: The Advance Seating of Reserved Guests (Min.) field is an important tool to let the dining area be open for seating just before the restaurant opens or after a closed gap between open periods. By default, this is 30 minutes.

See also

Setting Up Dining Duration

Allocating Tables to Reservation and Walk-in Entries