How to Place an Order on Behalf of a Table

Steps

1. 1

   Navigate to Tables

   From the waiter header, tap "Tables" or open `/waiter/tables`.

   You will see a grid of all configured dining tables with their labels (e.g. Table 1, Table 2, Patio 4).

2. 2

   Select the target table

   Tap the desired table button.

   The table card opens the full customer menu for that table in a new tab or window.

   Table

3. 3

   Add items and submit

   Browse the menu, select the customer’s requested dishes and modifiers, add them to the cart, and tap "Place Order".

   The order immediately registers against that table and fires to the kitchen pass just like a customer tap.

4. 4

   Start a dining plan if applicable

   If the table is ordering an all-you-can-eat buffet or fixed menu, tap the "Plan" button under the table label.

   Select the dining plan (e.g., Buffet Libre), enter the number of adults and children, and tap "Start Plan".

   Plan

Good to know

• Orders placed by staff appear on the board identically to guest-submitted orders.

Related guides

• Managing Order Queues and Timing StatesUnderstanding order aging (New, Cooling, Critical), updating order statuses, and advancing tickets to completion.
• Managing Active Tables and Today’s ReservationsMonitoring table occupancy, viewing upcoming bookings, and managing table availability during shift.