ResDiary customers can now access restaurant bookings, see information about upcoming reservations, seat diners, and make any required changes on the move!
ResDiary Plus for iPhone is a new mobile application of the full ResDiary restaurant booking system. It’s been designed to make managing your bookings easier without you needing to use a computer or laptop. That’s why we’ve packed the essential features you need in the build-up to and during a busy service, giving you full control in the palm of your hand.
When you log in to the ResDiary Plus booking app, you’ll see the first of three tabs, the Booking List.
By default, the Booking List tab shows all your table bookings for the current day. Here you can tap the clock icon to show options for different services, use the arrows to switch to different days, and of course, use the ‘+’ button to manually add a booking.
You will have all the information you need about each booking within the Booking List. This includes the;
Tapping on the booking will bring up all the information about the reservation, with some extra details including;
The square table on the right indicates the customer’s table(s), which can be altered manually if you tap on it. This is also how you will seat the booking when they arrive in your venue.
The Overview tab gives useful at-a-glance information about your services. This includes the total number of covers, which is then split into each service below.
When you tap on a service, you’ll see a breakdown of where the bookings are in each the sections you’ve created in your ResDiary table plan.
Again, you can skip to different days using the arrows along the top or by tapping the date to select a specific date.
You can also access this data for other venues if you’re operating as part of a group or chain of restaurants or bars, using the Account tab. Simply click on the venue name at the bottom of the screen and select the venue you’d like to switch to.
You can close an individual area during a specific service, an entire area for the full day, a single service across all areas or the entire venue for the full day, all from your smartphone on the mobile app. You can also tap again to remove the close-outs you have added.
Before you get started, you’ll need to download and install the ResDiary Plus app on your chosen ios device(s).
It’s also worth noting that only ResDiary users with manager access will be able to log into the mobile app, which you can do by following the simple steps below: