How to Assign Tables to Table Reservations

Overview

The Assign Table feature allows restaurant owners to allocate a restaurant table to a reservation. Assigning a table helps staff identify where guests should be seated and manage seating arrangements.

The reservation details panel displays the available tables along with their seating capacities.

Where to Find It

1. Log in to your restaurant admin dashboard.
2. Open Reservations from the main menu.
3. Find the reservation you want to manage.
4. Click Manage to open the reservation details panel.

How to Assign a Table

1. Open the reservation you want to manage.
2. Review the reservation details, especially the number of guests.
3. Locate the Assign Table dropdown.
4. Click the dropdown to view the available table options.
5. Select a suitable table based on its seating capacity and your restaurant's seating arrangements.
6. Verify that the selected table appears in the Assign Table field.

Understanding Table Seating Capacity

The dropdown displays table names and their seating capacities. For example, the available options in the dashboard screenshot include:

eg. :

Choose a table that can accommodate the reservation's guest count.

Example: If a reservation is for 8 guests, a table with a capacity of 8 or 10 may be suitable, depending on availability and your restaurant's seating policy.

How to Review a Table Assignment

1. Reopen the reservation details.
2. Check the Assign Table field.
3. Confirm that the correct table is selected.
4. If the table needs to be changed, select another suitable option from the dropdown.

Important Notes

• Check the guest count before assigning a table.
• Consider both seating capacity and your restaurant's seating arrangements.
• The dropdown includes an Unassigned option.
• If you change a table assignment, verify that the intended table is selected afterward.
• Follow the dashboard's save or update workflow if one is displayed.

Quick Checklist

• Opened the correct reservation.
• Checked the number of guests.
• Selected a suitable table.
• Verified the table assignment.

Updated on: 21/10/2026