SimpleHost
SimpleHost
Balance server sections automatically, track covers, and sync with your waitlist and reservations to keep rotations fair.
Unfair table assignments hurt morale and service quality
Set up your team and let the system handle the rest
Create profiles for each server with their name and optional color coding for easy identification on the floor plan.
Group tables into sections on your floor plan. Each section can be assigned to a specific server for the shift.
Choose Guest Count, Parties, or Smart Cycle. You can switch anytime, even in the middle of a shift.
The system tracks cover counts and shows which server should get the next table based on fair rotation.
When seating guests, the server is suggested automatically. Accept it or override when needed.
See real-time stats: covers served, table count, and turn times for each server during the shift.
Choose the rotation method that works best for your restaurant
Rotate based on total covers served. The server with the fewest guests gets the next table.
Best for: Balancing tip potential when party sizes vary widely
Example: Server A has 8 guests, Server B has 12. A party of 4 walks in → goes to Server A.
Rotate based on number of tables served, regardless of party size. Equal table distribution.
Best for: Restaurants where party sizes are similar or workload matters more than covers
Example: Server A has 3 tables, Server B has 4. Next table goes to Server A regardless of party size.
Servers take turns in order. Balance Adjustment decides how far ahead a server can get before they are skipped, from strict turns to always the fewest guests. Balance by guests, parties or tables, and reorder the turn list by hand anytime.
Best for: Fair turn-based rotation while still accounting for cover imbalances
Example: Leo is next in turn but has 8 more guests than Ava. With Balance Adjustment at 5, Leo is skipped and Ava gets the table. See it in action
You can change rotation methods mid-shift if needed. The system recalculates instantly based on current cover counts.
Three servers are working. Leo is next in turn, then Ava, then Mia. A party of 4 walks in. Here is who gets the table in each mode.
| Mode | Gets the table | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Guest Count | Ava | Fewest guests served (4). |
| Parties | Mia | Fewest parties served (1). |
| Smart Cycle, Balance Adjustment at Max | Leo | It is Leo's turn. At Max, servers simply take turns. |
| Smart Cycle, Balance Adjustment at 10 | Leo | Leo is 8 guests ahead of Ava. That is less than 10, so Leo keeps the turn. |
| Smart Cycle, Balance Adjustment at 5 | Ava | Leo is 8 guests ahead, more than 5, so Leo is skipped. Ava is next in turn. |
Pick a mode and a party size, then tap Seat on any server. The app suggests whoever is up next, but you can always choose someone else.
Choose how server sections appear on your floor plan
Each table is tinted its server's color, so every section stands out at a glance.
Best for: Smaller floors where a quick color check is all you need
No extra options. The color itself shows the section.
Each server's tables are outlined together as one colored zone, with the server's name on the box. Tables stay easy to read.
Best for: Larger floors where sections sit side by side and you want clear boundaries
Options: border thickness, background tint, connector width, name labels, joining diagonal tables, and a gap between neighboring zones.
Tables keep their normal look, with a border in the server's color and the server's name above each section.
Best for: Hosts who want table status front and center with sections as a subtle guide
Options: border thickness and name labels.
Switch views anytime from Edit Sections. Each device keeps its own choice, so the host stand and a manager's tablet can each use the view they like. You can also show the serving server's name next to every seated table.
System automatically suggests the next server based on who has the fewest covers. Fair by default.
Each server gets a unique color. See at a glance whose section is whose on the floor plan.
Track covers served per server in real-time. Everyone can see the counts are fair.
Easily add or remove servers during a shift as staff clock in and out. Sections adjust automatically.
Sometimes you need to skip rotation for guest requests. Easy override when needed, logged for transparency.
Every assignment is logged. Review who sat what and when if questions come up later.
When servers trust the system is fair, morale improves. Less drama, better teamwork.
Staff leave when they feel unfairly treated. Transparent rotation helps retain good servers.
Balanced sections mean no server is overwhelmed. Every guest gets proper attention.
Stop being the referee. Let the system handle rotation so you can focus on operations.
Fair rotation means fair tips. Every server gets their shot at good tables.
Everyone can see the stats. No more accusations of favoritism.
Simple Host offers three rotation modes: Guest Count (the server who has served the fewest guests gets the next table), Parties (the server who has served the fewest parties, or tables depending on your setting, gets it), and Smart Cycle (servers take turns, and Balance Adjustment decides how far ahead a server can get before being skipped). You can switch modes anytime.
In the floor plan editor, tap any table and assign it to a server or section. Each server gets a unique color, so you can see at a glance which tables belong to which section. Reassign tables anytime during service.
Yes. Choose from three views: Table Colors (each table tinted its server's color), Section Boxes (each server's tables outlined together as one colored zone with the server's name), and Section Marker (a colored border on each table with the server's name above the section). Each device keeps its own choice, and you can switch anytime.
Yes. Cover counts are displayed in real-time for all servers. Everyone can see the rotation is fair, which eliminates arguments about who's getting more tables.
You can override the rotation anytime. When seating a guest, simply select the requested server instead of accepting the suggested one. The override is logged for transparency.
Tap the server management panel to add servers when they clock in or remove them when they leave. The rotation automatically adjusts—remaining servers continue from their current cover counts.
Yes. When a reservation arrives and you seat them, the system suggests which server should take the table based on your rotation mode. The covers are added to that server's count automatically.
Yes. Track covers served, table count, and average turn times per server during each shift. Historical data is available in the Statistics section to review performance over time.
Yes. Every table assignment, override, and server change is logged with timestamps. If questions come up later, you can review exactly who was assigned what table and when.
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