Setting up Tables for Smart Reservations

How to Set Up Your Tables and Reservation System

The Menuros reservation system is designed to prevent overbooking and maximize your restaurant's capacity. While you can accept reservations without manual setup, we highly recommend configuring your tables for a more professional and automated experience.

Why Configure Your Tables?

By adding your specific tables and seats, our system becomes "smart." It will automatically calculate availability, ensuring that you never have more guests than your space can handle. Without this setup, the system will continue to accept bookings, which may lead to overlaps during busy hours.

Step 1: Reservation Settings

Before adding physical tables, you need to set the rules for your restaurant. Go to "Tables" in your Dashboard and fill in the Table Allocation Settings:

• Restaurant Timezone: Essential for accurate booking times and validation.
• Average Stay Duration (minutes): Tell the system how long a typical table remains occupied (e.g., 60 or 90 minutes).

Click "Save Settings" to apply these rules.

Step 2: Adding Your Tables

Now, let's map your restaurant floor. It’s fast and simple:

• Table Name: Give it a clear identifier (e.g., "Table 1", "Window Booth", or "Outdoor 4").
• Capacity (seats): Enter the maximum number of guests this specific table can accommodate.

Click "Save Table" and repeat for all your available seating areas.

Smart Verification

Once your tables are saved, every reservation—whether made by a customer on your public page or manually entered by your staff—will be automatically verified by Menuros. The system will check the date, time, and capacity to ensure the table is available before confirming the booking.

Pro Tip: Keep your "Average Stay Duration" realistic. This ensures a smooth rotation of guests and avoids long wait times during peak hours.