Workflows For Table Functions
For experienced users who need a fast reference.
Prerequisites
- Manager or admin access to Organisation Settings
- Keyboard layout editing permissions
- 5-10 minutes for configuration
Quick Setup: Covers/Pax Tracking
Step 1: Enable Automatic Prompts
Go to Organisation Settings > Tables
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- Find “Require Prompting for Covers/Pax”
- Tick checkbox
- Set “Default Covers/Pax” number
- Save
π¨ Do this during quiet period - affects all tills
Step 2: Add Set Covers Button to Keyboard
Go to Keyboard Setup
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- Add stacked button
- Set On Click action to “Set Covers/Pax”
- Save keyboard layout
π‘ Place near table selector for easy access
Step 3: Test
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- Start new table sale
- Set Covers prompt should appear
- Use + and β to adjust
- Press Set Covers to confirm
Quick Table Sales Actions
| Action | How To |
|---|---|
| Start new table | Assign unused table number to sale |
| Save table | Press Save Table button (prints dockets, stores sale) |
| Open existing table | Enter table number before adding items |
| Move table | Enter unused table number β Confirmation β Move |
| Merge tables | Enter existing table number β Transfers items |
| Hold table | Press Hold button (no docket print) |
| Print bill | Press Print Bill button |
| Finalize table | Complete payment β Table becomes available |
Table Types
A la Carte Table:
- Designed for table service
- Save and reopen capability
- Kitchen dockets auto-print when items added
- Shared across tills via Device Mesh
- Only one till can have table open at a time
Covers/Pax Quick Reference
Why Track Guest Counts?
| Benefit | Example |
|---|---|
| Average spend per guest | $240 sale Γ· 4 guests = $60/person |
| Forecast stock needs | 200 covers on Fridays β plan stock |
| Staff performance | Compare average spend per server |
| Business planning | Tuesday lunch 15 covers vs Friday dinner 80 covers |
Update Covers During Service
Using Set Covers button:
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- Press Set Covers button
- Use + and β to adjust
- Press Set Covers to confirm
Automatic prompt:
- Only appears once per table
- To change again, use Set Covers button
Table Sale Methods
Adding Table Number
Methods:
- Table Selector: Press table indicator icon β Select number
- Preset Button: Press assigned keyboard button
- Table Function Button: Enter number β Press button
- Order View Button: Enter number β Press button
Important Rules
β οΈ New/unused table: Can add anytime during sale
β οΈ Existing table: Must add at start or end
β οΈ Adding table after items: Saves directly to table without opening
Quick Troubleshooting
| Issue | Quick Fix |
|---|---|
| Covers not saving | Check Set Covers button assigned correctly |
| Tables not shared | Verify Device Mesh active and connected |
| Multiple dockets print | Confirm only one till saving table |
| Can’t merge table | Ensure destination table exists |
Best Practices
β Enable automatic prompts so team never forgets guest counts
β Train staff to verify covers at start of service
β Update counts when guests join or leave
β Use Floor Map to check covers across tables
β Check cover accuracy before closing tables