Toast Tables - Making Reservations

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Who can choose the table when a guest is booking a reservation?

Any guest in the restaurant
Only the host or manager (correct)
Any staff member available
Only the guest

Where can you find the + Add new reservation button in Toast Tables?

Overview tab in Toast Web
Home page under the Reservation tab (correct)
Service area selection menu
Guest Experience in Toast Tables app

What does selecting a Service area allow you to do in Toast Tables?

Reserve multiple tables at once
Prevent other guests from booking
Choose a specific time slot
Filter your tables in a particular service area (correct)

What happens if you leave the table selection as recommended in Toast Tables?

A random table will be assigned (D) Signup and view all the answers

When can guests choose their table according to the text?

They can never choose their table (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding guest details and special requests under Additional Notes?

To provide additional information about the guests and their special requirements (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can you change the sorting of reservations on the platform discussed?

By ascending/descending party size (C) Signup and view all the answers

What information is displayed when viewing the floor plan for the day's service?

Table numbers for upcoming reservations (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can you access more guest details when viewing the floor plan for the day's service?

Selecting the table and then tapping on the time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must be done to enable sending table-ready SMS notifications to guests with reservations?

Enabling this feature under SMS settings within Toast Tables settings (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the platform allow you to do as reservation parties arrive?

Manage the status of reservation parties (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you find a reservation conflict in the Toast Tables app?

Move the party to a different table (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what view can you see all reservations plotted in a timeline?

Timeline View (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Flow Control settings in the Toast Tables app?

To maximize the number of covers per time slot (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can you create a reservation from Timeline View in the Toast Tables app?

Tap on any empty spot on the timeline (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action can you take to adjust the length of a reservation in Timeline View?

Long-press on the reservation and drag (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended if a host receives a warning about overbooking during a reservation?

Move the booking to a different time slot (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of changing the party size or time of a reservation?

It may affect availability depending on the day's reservations. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can guests booking online or through Reserve With Google make changes to their existing reservation?

By canceling and rebooking for the desired changes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken to move a reservation to a different table in a separate service area?

Long press on the reservation and select Move Service Area (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Change Table button in Toast Tables?

To update a table assignment without entering Edit Reservation Details (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you select View Unavailable when making changes to a reservation?

It may create reservation conflicts. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the time slot dimmed when moving bookings between tables in Toast Tables?

To reduce user error when shifting reservations. (B) Signup and view all the answers