ePOS Booking System
Table reservations, deposit collection, calendar management, and automated reminders — all built into your ePOS. One system for bookings and billing.
- Deposits reduce no-shows by up to 70%
- Automated SMS and email reminders
- ePOS booking system from £499 + VAT
ePOS Booking Features
Reservation management built into your point of sale — from booking to billing in one system.
Table Reservation Management
Manage reservations from a visual floor plan. See which tables are booked, which are available, and which are currently occupied. Drag and drop to reassign tables. Set table capacity, combine tables for larger parties, and block tables for maintenance. The system prevents double-booking automatically and suggests optimal table assignments.
Deposit Collection
Collect deposits at the time of booking to reduce no-shows. Set deposit amounts per person or per booking — £10 per head for Friday dinner, for example. Deposits are taken by card online during the booking flow. If the guest arrives, the deposit applies to their bill. If they no-show, you keep the deposit. No-show rates typically drop by 70%.
Time Slot Management
Define booking time slots that match your service flow. Lunch slots from 12:00 to 14:30, dinner slots from 18:00 to 21:00. Set maximum covers per slot to prevent overbooking the kitchen. Control the interval between seatings — 15-minute gaps allow turnover without rushing guests. Each slot shows availability in real time on your booking page.
Automated Reminders
Guests receive automatic confirmation when they book, a reminder 24 hours before their reservation, and a final reminder 2 hours before. Messages are sent by SMS or email — your choice. The reminder includes date, time, party size, and a link to modify or cancel. Fewer forgotten bookings means fewer empty tables and less wasted prep.
Walk-In & Booking Merging
Walk-in guests and pre-booked guests are managed on the same floor plan. When a walk-in arrives, see available tables instantly alongside upcoming reservations. The system shows you which tables will be free in 30 minutes if nothing is available right now. Manage the waitlist and notify walk-in guests by SMS when their table is ready.
No-Show Analytics
Track no-show rates by day, time slot, and booking channel. Identify repeat no-show guests — the system flags customers who have failed to show up previously. Set policies: require deposits from flagged guests, or block booking for serial no-shows. The data helps you protect your revenue and optimise your booking strategy.
Why Restaurants Choose Posso Bookings
Eliminate No-Shows With Deposits
A Friday night no-show for a table of 6 costs you revenue, wasted food prep, and a table that could have been given to someone else. Deposits change behaviour — when guests have paid £10 per head upfront, they show up. The deposit applies to their bill, so there is no extra cost for guests who honour their booking. No-show rates drop dramatically.
Maximise Covers Per Service
Time slot management and table assignment optimisation ensure you seat the maximum number of guests per service. The system suggests the best table for each booking based on party size, duration, and upcoming reservations. No more holding a table for 6 when a party of 2 could sit there and a 6-top is available elsewhere.
Reduce Phone Call Volume
An online booking page handles reservations 24/7 without staff picking up the phone. Guests book, modify, and cancel through a self-service interface. Automated confirmations and reminders reduce "just checking my booking" calls. Your front-of-house team spends time on guests in the room, not on the phone.
One System for Bookings and POS
The booking system is built into the POS — not a separate platform. When a booked guest arrives, their reservation links to their table and their bill. Pre-order information, dietary notes, and special requests appear on the kitchen display. No switching between booking software and your till. One system handles everything.
Every Table Filled, Every Guest Expected
A no-show on a Saturday night is not just a lost booking — it is lost revenue that cannot be recovered. The ePOS booking system with deposits changes the economics of reservations. Guests who commit financially show up. Those who cannot make it cancel in advance, giving you time to reseat the table.
The visual floor plan gives your front-of-house team complete visibility. They see every reservation, every walk-in, and every table status at a glance. When a guest arrives, they are seated within seconds. When a walk-in asks for a table, your team knows exactly what is available and when the next table opens.
Because bookings and POS are one integrated system, the guest journey flows seamlessly from reservation to payment. Dietary notes entered at booking appear on the kitchen ticket. The deposit deducts from the final bill automatically. There is no data re-entry, no missed information, no disconnected systems.
ePOS Booking System — Frequently Asked Questions
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See how Posso can transform your restaurant or venue. Book a free, no-obligation consultation with our team and get a personalised demo of our ePOS systems, self-order kiosks, and more.
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