Apply different schedules per table
⏱️ Control Your Service Flow Like Never Before: Flexible Time Slots Per Table
In a busy restaurant, success isn’t just about filling tables—it’s about controlling the rhythm of your service. From kitchen overloads to unpredictable turnover times, traditional reservation systems often force every table into the same rigid schedule.
But what if you could set custom schedules per table, tailoring time slots to fit your exact operations, maximize revenue, and improve guest satisfaction?
Now you can—with the latest innovation from Alex Reservations: Time Slots Per Table.
🧩 What Is “Time Slots Per Table”?
Until now, most reservation systems treated all tables the same: same number of turns, same timing, regardless of location, size, or strategy.
With Time Slots Per Table, you get full control over:
- How many shifts each table has.
- How long each shift lasts.
- Which tables follow a tight schedule—and which don’t.
It’s a new level of granularity in how you manage bookings, designed to match the reality of your restaurant.
🔥 Why Does This Matter? Let’s Break It Down:
1. Avoid Kitchen Overload and Service Bottlenecks
By staggering guest arrivals across different tables, you prevent everyone from showing up at the same time.
Real example: Instead of seating 40 people at 9 PM, you set early turns on smaller tables at 8:00 PM and leave larger tables for 9:30 PM. Your kitchen breathes, your staff performs better, and guests get a smoother experience.
2. Offer Time-Limited and Time-Free Experiences—Side by Side
You can define time-limited slots for early turns, and keep the last turn open-ended, all clearly shown to the guest before booking.
Real example: Table 4 (for 2 guests) has two shifts:
- First shift: 8:00 PM – 9:45 PM (with time limit)
- Second shift: 10:00 PM until closing (no time limit)
The guest chooses based on what works for them—and you make the most of your seating.
3. Customize Turn Logic Per Table, Not One-Size-Fits-All
With most systems, you're forced to apply the same timing logic to every table. Not anymore.
Now you can set different turn patterns for different table types.
Real example:
- Tables for 2: 2 shifts (early + late)
- Tables for 4+: 1 shift (single long dinner experience)
This lets you maximize usage of smaller tables, while preserving the quality of the experience for larger groups.
4. Set Clear Expectations and Reduce Complaints
When a guest books a table with a time limit, they’re informed right in the form, before confirming the reservation. No surprises, no confusion.
This leads to:
- Fewer awkward conversations at the table.
- Higher guest satisfaction.
- Smoother transitions between shifts.
🎯 It’s Not About Limits—It’s About Smart Control
This isn’t just a new feature—it’s a new way of thinking about your dining room.
You decide:
✅ Which tables get double shifts ✅ Which ones offer flexible experiences ✅ How to pace your service like a pro
And you do it all without compromising quality—in fact, you enhance it.
💡 Use Case Scenarios
Lunch service: Shorter, time-limited slots to maximize turnover.
Weeknight dinners: One shift per table for a relaxed atmosphere.
Weekend evenings: Double shifts for high-demand tables, clear time limits for the first round, premium experience for the second.
🧠 In Summary: Precision Booking Means Better Business
With Time Slots Per Table, you can:
- Prevent peak-time chaos in the kitchen.
- Tailor the experience to each table and moment.
- Increase seat utilization without rushing guests.
- Be transparent with your clients from the start.
- Improve your margins while enhancing hospitality.
👉 Ready to Take Control of Your Reservation Flow?
With Alex Reservations, your tables don’t just hold guests—they follow a rhythm. And now, that rhythm is 100% yours to define.