Reservation management

How bookings are managed depends on the booking system you use, as each one offers different features.

Here are some general terms that apply across booking platforms.

Term
Definition

Real-time availability

reservations are up-to-date and instantly recorded into a restaurant's system

Book reservation

ability to make a reservation

Modify

ability to make changes to a reservation

Cancel

ability to cancel a reservation

Zones

different dining locations; i.e. Terrace, Bar, Salon

Client data

client information in saved so they do not have to reenter in next booking

Reserve with card

make a reservation with a credit card hold

Reserve with product (Menú)

ability to book a pre-fix or experience

Cross-selling

if a time is unavailable, the system will make a suggestion for a different time or restaurant within the same group.

Personal questions

option to ask questions; i.e. gluten-free, wheelchair accessibility

Group requests

group booking request

Personalized questions

option to ask specified questions; i.e. gluten-free, wheelchair accessibility

Group requests

group booking request

Reservation reminders

notifies guest of their upcoming booking

Survey submission

survey sent after meal to rate experience

Gather email

email requested and saved for reservation

Waitlist

clients will be added to a waitlist if there is no availability during their requested time

Reservation terms

terms are sent to client regarding their reservation; i.e. no-shows, canceling a reservation, table holding time

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