Floor Plans, Kitchen Stations & Reservations

Design your restaurant layout, configure kitchen routing, set up menu modifiers, and manage table reservations.

Overview

Stogly's restaurant management tools let you:

• Build visual floor plans with a drag-and-drop editor
• Define table types, sections, and structural elements
• Configure kitchen stations for order routing
• Create menu item modifiers (add-ons, sides, customizations)
• Manage reservations and table availability
• Schedule menus for different times of day

Creating a Floor Plan

Step 1: Open the Floor Plan Editor

1. Navigate to Restaurant > Floor Plans
2. Click + Create Floor Plan
3. Enter a name for the floor plan (e.g., "Main Dining Room", "Patio")

Step 2: Add Tables

1. From the toolbar, select a table shape:

1. Click on the canvas to place the table
2. Set the Table Number and Seat Count in the properties panel
3. Drag tables to position them on the floor plan

Step 3: Add Structural Elements

Add non-table elements to make the layout realistic:

• Walls — draw walls to define room boundaries
• Doors — mark entry and exit points
• Bar counter — place the bar area
• Host stand — mark the host/greeting position

Select any element from the toolbar and draw or place it on the canvas.

Step 4: Define Sections and Zones

1. Click + Add Section in the properties panel
2. Name the section (e.g., "Window Seating", "VIP Area", "Outdoor")
3. Assign tables to the section by selecting them and choosing the section from the dropdown
4. Sections can have different service rules or be assigned to specific staff

Step 5: Save and Activate

1. Click Save to store the floor plan
2. Toggle Active to make it available on the POS
3. You can have multiple floor plans (e.g., one per floor or area) — all active plans appear on the POS

Kitchen Stations

Kitchen stations determine where order items are routed for preparation.

Setting Up Stations

1. Navigate to Restaurant > Kitchen Stations
2. Click + Add Station
3. Configure the station:

1. Save the station
2. When an order is placed, items are automatically routed to the correct station based on their category

Modifiers (Menu Item Add-Ons)

Modifiers let customers customize menu items (e.g., extra cheese, no onions, choice of side).

Creating Modifier Groups

1. Navigate to Restaurant > Modifiers
2. Click + Create Modifier Group
3. Fill in the details:

1. Add modifier options (e.g., "Cheddar +$1.00", "Swiss +$1.00", "No Cheese $0.00")
2. Assign the modifier group to specific products or categories

Reservations Management

Configuring Reservation Settings

1. Navigate to Restaurant > Reservations > Settings
2. Set your preferences:
   - Operating hours — when reservations can be made
   - Default duration — standard reservation length (e.g., 90 minutes)
   - Buffer time — minutes between reservations for table turnover
   - Max party size — largest group that can book online

Creating a Reservation

1. Navigate to Restaurant > Reservations
2. Click + New Reservation
3. Enter the details:
   - Guest name and contact information
   - Date and time
   - Party size
   - Special requests or notes
4. The system suggests available tables based on party size and time slot
5. Select a table and click Confirm

Managing Reservations

• View all reservations in a Calendar or List view
• Filter by date, status, or assigned table
• Statuses: Confirmed, Seated, Completed, No-Show, Cancelled
• Click a reservation to edit details, reassign tables, or update status

Menu Schedules

Control which menu items are available at different times of day.

1. Navigate to Restaurant > Menu Schedules
2. Click + Create Schedule
3. Define the schedule name (e.g., "Breakfast", "Lunch", "Happy Hour")
4. Set the active days and time range
5. Assign products or categories that are available during this schedule
6. On the POS, only items from the active schedule are displayed

Tips & Best Practices

• Match the real layout — an accurate floor plan helps staff find tables quickly on the POS
• Use sections for service zones — assign servers to sections to balance workload
• Keep modifier groups focused — group related options together and limit choices to avoid overwhelming customers
• Set buffer time between reservations — this prevents overlap and gives staff time to reset tables
• Review no-show rates — if no-shows are high, consider requiring a deposit or confirmation call

Need help? Contact support at support@stogly.com