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# Point Of Sale Table Management 

### Overview

The Point of Sale (POS) system's Table Management interface allows restaurant staff to efficiently manage seating, reservations, and table statuses to optimize customer service. The following guide provides a breakdown of the key elements and functionalities available in the Table Management interface.

### Main Screen

* **Date and Time Display:** Located at the top-left, this shows the current date and service area. Navigate dates using the arrows.

* **Table Layout:** Displays the status of each table. Tables are labeled with numbers and have different colors to indicate their status:

**Ordering:** Indicates that customers have placed or are placing an order.
**Ordered:** Order has been placed.
**Available:** The table is ready for new customers.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_10gi0v7.png)


### Status Indicators

**Waitlist:** Displays customers waiting for a table. 
**Reservations:** Lists upcoming reservations.
**Seated:** Shows currently occupied tables.
**Problem:** Alerts for tables with issues.
**Finished:** Lists tables where the dining experience is complete, and it's ready for turnover.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_etv5f1.png)

### Managing Walk-ins

**Seat Walk-In**

1. **Select Table:** Click on an available table.
2. **Party Size:** Choose the number of guests (1-5).
3. **New Guest:** Add the guest's details as needed.
4. **Confirm:** Click **"Go To New Order"** to confirm seating and begin the order process.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_1a968zn.png)


### Managing Reservations

**Create Reservation**

1. **Open Reservation:** Click on the available table.
2. **Enter Details:** Fill in guest name, number, date, time, and party size.
3. **Save:** Confirm by clicking the checkmark

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_ztrfc8.png)


### Managing Table Blocks

**Block Table**

1. **Select Table:** Click on the table to be blocked.
2. **Block Option:** Choose **"Block Table".**
3. **Add Note:** Provide a reason for blocking the table.
4. **Confirm:** Press **"Confirm Block"** to finalize the block status.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_1apzlp3.png)


### Best Practices

* Regularly update table statuses to reflect the current situation.
* Keep track of reservations and waitlists to avoid overbooking.
* Respond to problem alerts promptly to maintain customer satisfaction.