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You can let the program automatically allocate an available dining table or a combined table when you create a dining reservation through Bookings or in the Dining Reservation Desk.
Settings for allocating dining reservations automatically
In the Dining Area Card, select either Allocate if Possible or Always Allocate in the Automatic. Alloc. on Reserv. field.
When either option is selected, the program attempts to allocate a dining table or a combined table when a dining reservation entry is created or its date and time is changed.
- Always Allocate: there must be a dining table or a combined table available, when a slot is picked to make a reservation. If there is no dining table available, the reservation cannot be confirmed. If waiting list is allowed for the period, the program suggests putting the reservation on the waiting list.
- Allocate if Possible: if there are no dining tables available for allocation, the reservation is confirmed, but you need to manually allocate dining tables later in the Allocation Panel.
Note: If you select the Always Allocate option, be aware that the maximum number of guests that you can make reservations for is the highest maximum capacity of the dining tables and combined tables you have set up for the dining area. For example, if the highest maximum capacity is 12, 12 is the maximum number of guests you can make a reservation for.
See also
Settings for Allocating Dining Tables for Walk-ins
Allocating Dining Tables Automatically to Multiple Reservations
Allocating Dining Tables to a Single Reservation
How to: Allocate Dining Tables
How to: Change and Cancel Allocation