How Can I Manage a Waiting List for Walk-In Guests?
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How Can I Manage a Waiting List for Walk-In Guests?
You manage it by adding each waiting party to a shared list with size and arrival time, then notifying them by message when a suitable table becomes free. On Jestor, this runs through a waiting list table and WhatsApp automation.
A crowded entrance with a paper list is stressful for both guests and hosts. Parties get skipped, the order is argued about, and guests who leave to wait outside may be forgotten.
What a paper waiting list costs
- Guests skipped or called in the wrong order
- Parties leaving because they cannot tell how long the wait is
- Hosts shouting names instead of managing the room
- No data on how long guests really wait
How a digital waiting list works
- Each party is a record with size, name, phone, and arrival time
- An estimated wait is shown to the guest
- A message is sent when a table is ready
- A dashboard shows average wait and walk-aways
Why Jestor fits this use case
- A fair order is visible to the whole team
- Guests can wait comfortably elsewhere
- Data shows how many parties are lost to long waits
- This scales from a small dining room to a busy venue
| Paper list at the door | Digital waiting list |
|---|---|
| Skipped guests, unclear waits | Ordered list with messages |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can guests be notified through WhatsApp? Yes, with the native integration. More at jestor.com.
Can the host add guests from a tablet? Yes, the platform works on desktop and mobile.
Can I see the longest waits of the week? Yes, a dashboard can summarize wait times.
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