Managing Tables in TableBloom
TableBloom gives you full control over your restaurant's seating layout. Add tables, set capacities, define locations, and track how each table is performing — all from one intuitive dashboard.
Step 1: Open TableBloom and go to the Tables section
Log in to StackBloom and navigate to TableBloom from the sidebar. Inside the TableBloom dashboard, click Tables in the left navigation menu. This section shows all your configured tables and their current status.
- Tables are organized by location (indoor, outdoor, bar, etc.)
- You can filter and sort by capacity or status
- Active reservations are linked directly to each table entry
Step 2: Add tables with name, capacity, and location
Click Add Table and fill in the details. Give each table a unique name or number, set the minimum and maximum capacity, and choose a location category such as Indoor, Outdoor, Bar, or Private Room.
- Name — a label your staff will recognize (e.g., "T01", "Window Booth 3")
- Min / Max Capacity — used to match party sizes during booking
- Location — groups tables by area for easier management
- Add notes for special attributes (e.g., "near kitchen", "accessible seating")
Step 3: Assign floor plan position
Switch to the Floor Plan view to visually place each table on a drag-and-drop canvas. Drag your tables into position to mirror your actual dining room layout, making it easy for hosts to manage seating at a glance.
- Resize table icons to reflect real table dimensions
- Use different shapes (round, square, rectangular) to match your furniture
- Tables turn color-coded when reservations are active or approaching
- Multiple floor plan views can be saved for different service periods
Step 4: Set table availability and block dates
Select any table and open its Availability tab to configure when it can be booked. Toggle a table inactive for maintenance, or block specific dates and time slots for private events or deep cleaning.
- Blocked tables are automatically excluded from the booking widget
- Set recurring blocks (e.g., every Monday for a private booking)
- Add a reason for the block — visible only to your staff
- Temporary deactivation keeps the table's history and statistics intact
Step 5: View table utilization stats
Open Analytics > Table Performance to review how each table is performing over time. Key metrics include occupancy rate, average reservation duration, and revenue generated per table.
- Spot underperforming tables and consider repositioning them
- Compare indoor vs outdoor demand by season
- Filter stats by service period (Lunch, Dinner, Brunch)
- Export reports as CSV for accounting or staff briefings
💡 Tip: Label tables clearly (e.g., "T01-Indoor") for faster service. When your staff can instantly identify a table by its short code, seating guests and communicating during busy services becomes significantly quicker and less error-prone.