Purpose

The Table Types Window is used to configure the types of Tables that may be placed on the Floor Plan Canvas. Stage Images may be defined to distinguish the various stages of the order (i.e., Table Occupied and Table Clean).

 

Accessing the Table Types Window

While in Focus Setup, select Order Entry > Table Types.

 

Figure 6.35 Table Types Window

 

Figure 6.36 Table Types Window Fields

Field	Description
Name	A unique name for each Table type, up to 15 alphanumeric characters.
Screen Format	The format that is used to display the Stage Images.
Default Guests	The Number of Guests Window defaults to this value when a table of this type is started.
Alert Minutes	The number of minutes after which the table enters the Service Alert Stage if the table is still in the Occupied or Beverage Stage.
Default Menu Item (Pool Table)	This option is used primarily for Pool Tables where an hourly rate is charged. A Menu Item should be selected that has the Timed Rate option on.
Stage Images	Clean The image to display when the table is not in use. Dirty The image to display when the table has been closed but has not been cleaned (see Table Clean) Occupied The image to display when the table has been sat. Pending The image to display when the check for the table has been transferred and is pending. Hold The image to display when the check for the table has items on hold. Beverage The image to display if a beverage has been ordered for the table. Appetizer The image to display if an appetizers has been ordered for the table. Entree The image to display if an entrée has been ordered for the table. Dessert The image to display if a dessert has been ordered for the table. Check Printed The image to display when the check for the table has been printed. Payment Rcvd. The image to display when a payment for the table has been received. Service Alert The image to display if the table is has been in the Occupied or Beverage State for Alert Minutes.  If the check is not in the Occupied or Beverage State, the Service Alert will not display.  For example, if the Service Alert is 10 minutes and the last beverage was ordered at 12:30, the Service Alert will be displayed at 12:40 if there has been no further activity on the check (such as ordering an appetizer, receiving payment or printing the check).  Service Alerts help remind the user that a food order has not been taken from the customer.

 

Figure 6.36.1 Table Types Window Commands

Command	Description
Close	Closes the Table Types Window.
Save	Saves current changes.
Cancel	Cancels changes made prior to saving.

 

Procedure to Establish Table Types

·    Prepare a list of Table Types.

·    Enter the name of the Table Types in a separate Name text box.

·    Select the appropriate options.

·    Click Save.

 

Related Topics

Job Right – ‘Office – Table Types’