Setting Reservation Timing Parameters

  1. Select the Enterprise, property, or revenue center, click Setup, and then click TMS Parameters.
  2. On the Configuration tab, enter information in the following fields.

    Table 39-13 Reservation Timing Fields

    Field Description

    Reservation to Waitlist Delay

    Enter the number of minutes that a reservation appears on the Wait List before the scheduled seating time. Reservation records that are visible on the Wait List impact the quote times and table suggestions.

    Maximum Reservation Notice (Days)

    Enter how far in advance a reservation can be made. This value includes the current business day. For example, a value of 90 indicates that guests can make reservations no more than 90 days in advance.

    Minimum Reservation Notice (Minutes)

    Enter the amount of advanced time when reservations can no longer be made for the same business day. For example, a value of 30 indicates that guests cannot make reservations less than 30 minutes in advance.

  3. Set additional reservation functions.

    Table 39-14 Reservation Options

    Option Description

    Require Reason Code on Abandon/Cancel

    Select this option to prompt the workstation operator to enter a cancellation reason for the reservation request.

    Enable Reservation Approval

    Select this option to have the workstation operator obtain approval when creating a reservation outside of a date or time available in the TMS inventory.

    Enable Create and Edit Buttons

    Select this option to show Create and Edit buttons on the workstation page following the Reservation List. When you enable the buttons, the workstation operator can also double-tap the screen to create or edit reservations.

  4. Click Save.