Hostess Module

The Hostess Module maintains a waiting list with the name of the customer, the number in their party and their smoking preference. Customers can easily be added or removed from the list. The list is displayed in chronological order so that customers are served on a first come first serve basis.

The waiting list can also be used to keep track of reservations. An unlimited number of reservations can be stored in the waiting list and reservations can be made days or even months in advance.

The customer search features allows searching for customers by first name, last name, or a combination of both.

The status of the dining room can be displayed at any time. At a glance, the dining room display shows the status of each table in the restaurant, whether available, occupied, or if the check has been printed. The Hostess Module can be toggled between the dining room display and the waiting list display.

The user can query a table at any time. The query window shows all relevant information for the table including the number of seats at the table, the smoking preference, whether or not the table is occupied and if so, the server for the table and the estimated time when it will be free.

The compute function is where the real power of the Hostess Module is unveiled. When executed, the compute function displays a window showing the time each table is expected to become available and the first customer on the waiting list who matches the seat count and smoking preference of the table.