> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dishink.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Assigned Tables

> Your personal floor view — the tables you're responsible for, with live status pills, filters, search, and the Mine indicator.

The Waiter Module opens on the **Floor** view — a personal, filtered version of the restaurant's floor plan showing only the tables you're covering.

## Overview

When you sign in as a waiter, DishInk automatically:

* Fetches your assignments from `waiter_table_assignments`.
* Filters the floor so you see **only your tables** by default.
* Splits the grid into **Floor** and **Walk-in / POS** sections (configurable).
* Shows live KDS counts, unsent-cart badges, and split-bill markers on each card.

Managers see the same page but with the extra ability to toggle to **All Tables**.

<Frame caption="The Waiter Floor view with filter pill, search, and grouped cards">
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/dishink/images/waiter/assigned-tables.png" alt="Waiter floor" />
</Frame>

## Reading the top bar

Across the top of the Floor view you'll find:

| Control                                    | Purpose                                                                                                    |
| ------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Filter pill** (e.g. `My · Ordering · 3`) | Shows the active filter, its count, and expands the filter grid on tap.                                    |
| **X clear**                                | Appears when a status filter is active. Clears back to `My Tables` or `All Tables`.                        |
| **Search box**                             | Type any part of a table name — the grid filters live. `Esc` clears.                                       |
| **+ Add Table** (emerald)                  | Creates a temporary table (see [Temporary Tables](/waiter/temporary-tables)).                              |
| **Walk-in toggle**                         | Choose **Show separately** or **Hide completely**. Preference saved to this device (`waiter_walkin_pref`). |
| **Table counter**                          | `12 tables` — reflects your current filter + search.                                                       |

## Filter options

Tap the filter pill to expand the grid. Options:

* **All Tables** *(managers only)* — every table in the branch.
* **My Tables** — your assignments (default for waiters).
* **Free**, **Occupied**, **Ordering**, **Served**, **Billing**, **Reserved** — status filters.
* **Unsent Orders** — tables where you've added items to the cart but not sent them.
* **Split Active** — tables with an active split payment.

Each option shows a live **count**. Non-managers don't see the **All Tables** option — they're always scoped to their assignments.

<Note>
  Managers who pick **All Tables** stay on that scope even when they switch to a status filter (e.g. `All · Billing`). Switching back to **My Tables** rescopes them.
</Note>

## Reading a table card

Every card packs a lot of live signal:

* **Coloured border** — encodes the status. If multiple states apply (e.g. Ordering + Preparing + Split), the border shows 2 or 4 colours (see [Table Statuses](/tables/table-statuses)).
* **Merged badge** (indigo) — this table's bill lives on another table; tap for details.
* **Temp badge** (purple) — [temporary table](/waiter/temporary-tables).
* **Unsent cart badge** (red, top-right) — your saved cart items not yet sent to kitchen, with count.
* **Split badge** (orange) — active split payment; the number is the payer count.
* **Split-syncing badge** (amber, pulsing) — a split request queued while offline; syncs on reconnect.
* **Preparing / Waiting dots** (blue / amber, pulsing) — live counts from the Kitchen Display.
* **Overdue dot** (red, animated) — an item has exceeded its target prep time.
* **Waiter first name** (red) — who is assigned. On your own tables this matches your name.
* **Bill amount** (emerald) — running total for the session.

<Frame caption="Table card variations — busy, merged, temporary, and split states">
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/dishink/images/waiter/table-cards.png" alt="Table cards" />
</Frame>

## Walk-in / POS section

Tables in the special `Walk-in` section (created from POS quick sales or as temporary walk-ins) can either:

* **Show separately** — appear in their own labelled group below the main floor.
* **Hide completely** — vanish from the waiter view entirely.

The toggle sits in the top bar. Your choice persists on the device.

## Search

Type any part of a table name (`Patio`, `12`, `Bar`). The grid narrows in real time across both the main floor and the walk-in section. Press `Esc` or tap the ✕ to clear.

## Empty states

If the current filter yields nothing, you'll see:

> *No ordering found — 24 total tables on the floor.* *\[Show all tables →]*

Tap the link to jump back to the default view for your role.

## Cached data & offline

If the device loses connectivity or you open the page from cache, DishInk continues to work:

* Your assignments and last-known statuses are shown from cache.
* The **offline banner** displays cache age and any pending sync operations.
* KDS dot counts freeze at their last observed values until reconnection.

See [Sending Orders to Kitchen](/waiter/sending-orders) for how offline order sending is queued.

## Tips & best practices

<Tip>
  Start every shift with a **filter sweep**: My Tables → Ordering → Served. It's the fastest way to see who needs attention.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  Use **Unsent Orders** as your safety net. If the count is non-zero at end of shift, you have carts that were never sent to the kitchen.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  Managers: leave the scope on **My Tables** during service unless you're actively covering a section. It matches what your waiters see and keeps the KDS realtime queries light.
</Tip>

## Common mistakes

* **"My tables are missing."** You're probably not assigned. Ask a manager to open [Waiter Assignments](/tables/waiter-assignments).
* **Filter stuck on a status.** Tap the ✕ next to the filter pill to reset.
* **Searching for a table that's hidden.** Walk-in preference set to **Hide completely** removes those tables from search too.

## Related pages

* [Waiter Assignments](/tables/waiter-assignments)
* [Opening Tables](/waiter/opening-tables)
* [Taking Orders](/waiter/taking-orders)
* [Floor Plan](/tables/floor-plan)
* [Table Statuses](/tables/table-statuses)