topic Re: Using Toast Tables to notify a server that they have a new table/guest in Restaurant Operations

Using Toast Tables to notify a server that they have a new table/guest

TomD — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:38:40 GMT

When our Host assigns a table to a specific server (rotation, not sections) we need to notify the server that they now have a new table. This seems to work if our servers are assigned to a section or specific tables in advance, but not if we are in a pure rotation. Please advise how to use Tables/Toast to address this so our Host doesn't have to search out the servers when new guests are sat.

Re: Using Toast Tables to notify a server that they have a new table/guest

rcmck — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:13:10 GMT

There is a feature request for that marked under review at the moment, if you add a vote for it you will get an notification if that status changes. https://toasttables.canny.io/feature-requests/p/server-notification-when-table-seated

Re: Using Toast Tables to notify a server that they have a new table/guest

au79teahouse — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 01:16:50 GMT

They have a feature requests site specifically for toast table? That's nice.

Re: Using Toast Tables to notify a server that they have a new table/guest

TomD — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:33:20 GMT

Thanks - this request has been on their radar since Beta testing...looking to rally some support to bump it up the list

Re: Using Toast Tables to notify a server that they have a new table/guest

rcmck — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:51:56 GMT

I added my vote, hope it helps.

Re: Using Toast Tables to notify a server that they have a new table/guest

leannkruger — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:55:34 GMT

This is a thread from 2024, have they come up with a resolution for this issue?

Re: Using Toast Tables to notify a server that they have a new table/guest

Rob — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:03:41 GMT

Hi everyone! I've shared your feedback with our product team, and we absolutely recognize this need! While I can't provide a specific date just yet or see it on the roadmap, please know that we’re eager to tackle this issue in the future!

Re: Using Toast Tables to notify a server that they have a new table/guest

Rob — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:04:54 GMT

No resolution yet, but we are aware of this need; our product team is aware of this feature request.