Table Management
Table management helps restaurants handle reservations, walk-ins, and seating. Visual floor plans, waitlists, and reservation systems keep service smooth.
Why It Matters
- •Maximize seating capacity
- •Reduce wait times
- •Manage reservations efficiently
- •Track table status in real-time
- •Improve guest experience
Key Capabilities
Floor Plans
Visual layout of tables and sections
Reservations
Accept and manage bookings
Waitlist
Track walk-ins and quote wait times
Table Status
See occupied, available, and ready-to-seat
Guest Notes
Track preferences and special requests
SMS Notifications
Text guests when table is ready
Provider Comparison
Excellent table management. Floor plans, reservations, waitlist with guest SMS. Integrates with OpenTable.
Limitations: Full features on higher plans
Basic table management in Restaurant plan. Floor plan and table assignment, but limited.
Limitations: Less sophisticated than Toast
Table mapping available. Basic functionality for smaller restaurants.
Limitations: May need apps for full features
Lightspeed Restaurant has solid table management. Good for full-service restaurants.
Limitations: Requires Restaurant product
Common Questions
Do I need dedicated reservation software or POS-integrated?
Integrated is simpler for most restaurants. High-end or high-volume restaurants often use dedicated platforms (OpenTable, Resy) that integrate with POS for the best of both.
How do floor plans help?
Visual floor plans show table status at a glance—who's seated, who's finishing, what's available. Staff can seat efficiently without walking the floor.
Best For
- ✓Full-service restaurants
- ✓Bars
- ✓Cafes with seating
- ✓Event venues