Managing Table Availability
Your bookable inventory is the set of active tables with capacities and areas.
Overview
Table availability in WellBooked is not a hidden toggle on the Availability screen itself. You maintain the inventory under Profile -> Tables. Each table has a label, optional service area (indoor, terrace, and other configured zones), capacity, and an Active flag. Inactive tables are excluded from the operational picture the schedule uses (the Availability grid counts active tables and builds columns from them). Changing capacity or area affects how reservations can be filtered and assigned. Floor View still depends on Profile -> Layout for coordinates, but booking logic keys off the table list and its active state.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Open Profile -> Tables
Edit the table list for the selected place.
Review active versus inactive
Use the All / Active / Inactive filters. Only active tables participate in booking and appear as columns in Availability for the schedule day.
Set realistic capacity
Capacity drives party-size fit when assigning or suggesting tables; undercounting causes rejects, overcounting causes cramped service.
Save changes
Persist updates from Tables; refresh Availability if it was open so the grid picks up new columns or removals
Operate with the grid
Return to Bookings and Availability to see how bookings stack on each active table column and to manage unassigned reservations.
Tips & Best Practices
Match the real room
Labels should match what hosts say aloud to reduce seating errors.
After large edits, check Floor View
Ensure the canvas still matches if you renamed tables.
Use inactive for maintenance
A broken table should be inactive so it cannot be assigned.
Plan for peak transitions
Keep a small buffer between bookings during busy hours so delays don’t cascade across the floor.