Zone tags organize your tables into sections. This article explains how to create and manage zones.
What Are Zone Tags?
Zone tags are labels for different areas of your restaurant:
- Indoor, Outdoor
- Bar, Main Dining, Private
- Patio, Terrace, Rooftop Each zone has a name and color.
Accessing Zone Management
- Navigate to Tables in the sidebar
- Look for the zones section or tab
- You'll see existing zones listed
Creating a New Zone
To add a zone:
- Click Add Zone or the + button
- Enter the zone name
- Choose a color
- Click Create The zone is now available to assign to tables.
Zone Name
Choose clear, descriptive names:
Good Examples
- "Main Dining"
- "Outdoor Patio"
- "Private Room"
- "Bar Area"
Less Clear
- "Section A"
- "Zone 1"
- "Area" Names should help staff and be meaningful to customers if asked about seating preferences.
Zone Colors
Colors help identify zones visually:
Selecting Colors
- Click the color picker
- Choose a color
- Consider meaning and visibility
Color Tips
- Use distinct colors for each zone
- Consider practical associations (green for outdoor, blue for bar)
- Ensure visibility on your interface
Editing Zones
To modify a zone:
- Find the zone in your list
- Click to edit
- Change name or color
- Save changes Updates apply to all tables in that zone.
Deleting Zones
To remove a zone:
- Find the zone in your list
- Click delete
- Confirm the deletion Tables in the deleted zone become unassigned (no zone).
Suggested Zone Structures
Small Restaurant
- Main Dining
- Bar
- Patio
Large Restaurant
- Indoor Main
- Indoor Private
- Outdoor Patio
- Outdoor Terrace
Fine Dining
- Main Floor
- Private Room
- Chef's Table
- Wine Cellar
Assigning Tables to Zones
After creating zones, assign tables:
- Edit a table
- Select its zone
- Save See "Organizing Tables by Zone" for more details.
Zone Best Practices
- Match your space — Zones should reflect physical layout
- Keep it simple — 3-5 zones is usually enough
- Use clear names — Staff and customers should understand
- Choose distinct colors — Easy visual identification