39 Tables and Table Management

Dining tables represent the physical location where a party can be seated with a Quick Seating operation or from the Wait List.

Dining staff can manage tables in Simphony using one of the following methods:
  • Standard tables

  • Enhanced tables (available with the Table Management System (TMS)

The following table lists the functional differences between standard and enhanced tables.

Table 39-1 Functional Differences Between Standard and Enhanced Tables

Function Standard Tables Enhanced Tables

Use function keys on the workstation for bussing and transferring tables

Yes

No

Show table status

Yes

Yes

Estimate table turn times

No

Yes

Assign tables to sections and employees

No

Yes

Merge and split tables

No

Yes

Suggest tables

No

Yes

Accept reservations

No

Yes

Manage a reservation list

No

Yes

Manage a wait list

No

Yes

Provide wait quotes

No

Yes

Interface with Oracle Restaurants Gift and Loyalty

No

Yes