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 automatic rotation (round-robin based on covers served) or manual assignment for full control.
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.
Pure rotation order, but intelligently adjusts the queue based on guest count from low to high.
Best for: Fair turn-based rotation while still accounting for cover imbalances
Example: Maintains rotation order (A→B→C) but reorders queue so servers with fewer guests go first.
You can change rotation methods mid-shift if needed. The system recalculates instantly based on current cover counts.
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 (rotates based on total covers served), Party/Table Count (rotates based on number of tables), and Smart Cycle (maintains turn order but prioritizes servers with fewer guests). 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. 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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