Settings
Configure booking rules, weekly schedules, and special hours for each location.
Open the screen: Sidebar → Table Reservation Management → Settings
Location first
Pick Select a location at the top. Without a location, you see Select a location to manage booking configuration.
The page has three tabs: Booking Settings, Booking Schedules, Special Hours.
Booking Settings tab
What it does
Controls slot timing, booking windows, guest limits, behaviour, custom preferences, and customer-facing messages.
Step-by-step
- Open Settings → Booking Settings.
- Tap Edit on the Booking Settings card.
- Change sections below.
- Tap Update Settings (Saving... while working) or Cancel.
- On success: Success / Booking settings saved successfully.
Slot Timing
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Time Interval | Slot spacing: 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes |
| Default Duration (min) | 00:15 to 08:00 in 15-minute steps |
| Show Duration to Customer | Switch — when on, customers see duration in confirmation |
Booking Window
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Min Lead Time | 00:30 to 24:00 in 30-minute steps |
| Max Advance Booking (days) | Number — minimum 2 days |
Guest Capacity
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Min Guests per Booking | Minimum 1 |
| Max Guests per Booking | Minimum 1 |
Booking Behaviour
| Field | Options |
|---|---|
| Table Assignment | Auto or Manual |
| Online Acceptance | Auto Accept or Manual Review |
| Verify Guest User | Switch — OTP verification before accept |
Custom Preferences
Accordion section — add booking questions (Single Choice or Multiple Choice) with title and options.
Custom Messages
| Field | Max length |
|---|---|
| Booking Notice | 500 |
| Fully Booked Message | 300 |
| Terms & Conditions | 1000 |
| Confirmation Message | 500 |
Booking Schedules tab
What it does
Defines service slots per weekday (start/end time, optional capacity overrides). Changes auto-save when you add, edit, or delete slots.
Step-by-step
- Open Booking Schedules.
- Pick a weekday tab (Monday–Sunday).
- Tap Add Slot (or Edit / Delete on a row).
- In the slot dialog, set Start Time, End Time, and optional Override seating limits.
- Optionally Copy to other days to duplicate the day's schedule.
Slot dialog fields
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Start Time / End Time | Service window for that day |
| Override seating | Optional per-slot Time Interval, Default Duration, Max Bookings, Max Guests, interval caps |
Service labels (e.g. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) are derived from start time in the UI.
Special Hours tab
What it does
Special Hours & Exceptions — holidays and special events that override regular schedules.
Step-by-step
- Open Special Hours.
- Filter All, Closed, or Special Event.
- Tap Add Special Hours.
- In the dialog, set title, type (Closed or Special Event), date range, and optional times.
- Edit or Delete from the table actions.
Empty: No exceptions found — Click "Add Exception" to create holidays or special events.
Table columns: Title, Type, Date Range, Time, Actions.
Permissions
| What you need | Why |
|---|---|
| Reservation Settings — READ | Open Settings |
| UPDATE | Edit / Update Settings, schedules, special hours |
| CREATE | Add Special Hours |