Booking and Table Management History Feature

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What does clicking the History button show for a booking in Toast?

Information on the restaurant's menu history

Details on when the reservation was made or modified (correct)

List of current servers available

All bookings and reservations for the day

How is the History button different from the History tab in Toast?

The History button shows all bookings for the day, while the History tab shows reservation modifications.

The History button is for users' history, while the History tab is for system logs.

The History button displays table assignment details, while the History tab shows a log of modifications. (correct)

The History button allows for bookings modification, while the History tab tracks server performance.

What is the main reason behind allowing parties to be merged onto an ordered table in Toast?

To track server performance

To provide discounts to customers

To increase restaurant efficiency (correct)

To collect feedback from guests

What happens if you try to drag a booking onto an unavailable table in Toast?

An error message appears Signup and view all the answers

Why does Toast prevent dragging a booking onto a combo unless it is pre-assigned?

To preserve table configurations Signup and view all the answers

What restriction exists when wanting to switch servers at the time of seating in Toast?

Server switching is not allowed at the time of seating Signup and view all the answers

What action can hosts take if they want to create a special accommodation for a large party?

Override the system's availability Signup and view all the answers

How can hosts prevent red (conflicted) bookings?

Auto-reassign conflicted tables Signup and view all the answers

Which icon allows hosts to quickly identify repeat guests at the restaurant?

VIP icon Signup and view all the answers

What does a blue icon next to an item in the kitchen display screen signify?

Item has been fulfilled by the kitchen Signup and view all the answers

Which feature prompts a host to choose between keeping the current server or assigning a new one when moving a party to a new table?

'Start Order in POS' feature Signup and view all the answers

Where can hosts find filters to easily see parties based on specific criteria like date, service area, and party size?

'Home' tab Signup and view all the answers

What action should you take if you want to seat a party at a given table, but the assigned server is unavailable?

Select Swap Server and Seat Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a table is marked as 'Dirty'?

It indicates that the table needs cleaning Signup and view all the answers

What does the color of the progress bar around a seated table correspond to?

The initials of the server assigned to the table Signup and view all the answers

How can you unseat a party that has been seated?

Drag and drop the booking back into the list Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a table is in the 'Blocked' status?

The table is not available for seating for the rest of the day Signup and view all the answers

Which status automatically happens when an order is created for a seated party?

'Ordered' Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of accidentally marking a seated table as 'Dirty'?

'Undo' option allows restoring the previous state within 30 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you want to reserve a large table for later in the day?

Block Table Signup and view all the answers

How can you quickly change a table's status to 'Available' if it is already in use?

Choose 'Make Available' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of selecting 'Swap Server and Seat'?

To change both the server and seating assignment Signup and view all the answers