Table Management and Floor Plans
I want to completely change my restaurant layout
How to re-create a new table layout efficiently.
Recreating your restaurant layout in simpleERB requires a careful approach to ensure you don't lose track of existing reservations. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth transition.
Critical First Step
DO NOT delete your old tables yet. You must first move all past and future bookings you wish to retain to the new layout. Deleting tables prematurely will remove the associated booking history.
The Efficient Process
The recommended approach is to create a new restaurant area alongside your existing one.
- Step 1: Create the New Area: Build your new layout in a separate area.
- Step 2: Use Unique IDs: Since you cannot have two tables with the same number (e.g., Table 1), name the new tables differently (e.g., 101, 102).
- Step 3: Transfer Bookings: Manually move your existing bookings from the old area to the new one. Tip: Use the 'quick move' or 'table layout' clickable button to handle date and table changes simultaneously.
- Step 4: Close the Old Area: Once all bookings are transferred, close the old area to prevent new bookings from being allocated there.
- Step 5: Finalize: Once you are satisfied with the new layout and sure no bookings remain in the old area, you can delete the old area and rename your new tables to your preferred numbering scheme.
Important Considerations
Remember to update your Advanced Features that rely on specific table numbers, including:
- Table Joins
- Table Ranking
- Closed Tables
We suggest keeping the old layout active for a short period to ensure no bookings were missed during the transition.