Why it matters
How reservation pacing affects a service
Pacing protects the host stand, kitchen and service team from sharp arrival peaks. Rules can vary by party size, zone, service and operational capacity.
Example
In practice
Instead of accepting 50 covers at 20:00, a restaurant distributes arrivals across 19:30, 19:45, 20:00 and 20:15.
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