24 | "Set Seat" Sub-Function

This article outlines the "Set Seat" Sub-Function, how it is configured in BackOffice, and how it can be used in SmartPOS.

The Set Seat Sub-Function allows Operators to assign Products to specific Seats on a Table

As the Seat Numbers will print with the Products on Kitchen dockets, this can be very useful to help ensure that Products will be delivered to the correct person/seat at the TableThis article outlines the "Set Seat" Sub-Function, how it is configured in BackOffice, and how it can be used in SmartPOS.

The Set Seat Sub-Function allows Operators to assign Products to specific Seats on a Table. As the Seat Numbers will print with the Products on Kitchen dockets, this can be very useful to help ensure that Products will be delivered to the correct person/seat at the Table.

Prerequisites

To access Till Function Settings, the applicable Operator Privileges will need to be enabled

Operator Maintenance 'General' Tab

System Setup: "Maintain Till Function Maps" Flag

To access and use this Till Function within SmartPOS, the following Operator Privileges will need to be enabled

Operator Maintenance 'Till Privileges' Tab

Tables: "Table Sales" Flag

Initial Setup

Click on the desired Button space and then configure the Button Settings:

In the Button Text field enter the text that will display on the Till Function Button on SmartPOS Workstation screens
Set the Function drop-down to 'Tables & Accounts'
Set the Sub-Function to 'Set Seat'

Function-Specific Configuration Options

Enter the corresponding number into the Item field where:

"0" will increment to the next Seat Number for the next item Ordered
"1" will prompt the Operator to select the desired Seat Number for a highlighted Product
"2" will prompt the Operator to enter a Seat Number after each Product is selected

The Subitem field is an optional setting which will give a Preset Seat Number

If a Preset Number is configured for the subitem, a Seat Number will no longer need to be entered but will be assigned to the Seat Number entered in the SubItem field

SmartPOS Example

After selecting the "Set Seat" Sub-Function within a Table Transaction, the Operator can then enter Seat Numbers for the Active Table