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WAITER REQUESTS

Every Table.
Every Request.
Right on Time.

Give guests an easier way to ask for assistance while helping your service team respond faster. Geni Menu connects table-side requests directly with your restaurant team.

Real-time Request Tracking Table-linked Visibility Smoother Table-side Service
WAITER REQUESTS — LIVE
Today · 29 Sep
08
New
05
In Progress
24
Completed
TABLE 08
Call Waiter
2 min ago
New
TABLE 14
Extra Water
4 min ago
In Progress
TABLE 05
Request Bill
7 min ago
Completed
TABLE 21
Extra Spoon
9 min ago
New
NEW REQUEST
Table 08 — Call Waiter
Just now

Faster Response

Help staff see customer requests without constantly checking every table.

Clear Table Requests

Know exactly which table needs attention and what the guest needs.

Better Guest Experience

Reduce unnecessary waiting and make service feel more responsive.

Smoother Team Coordination

Keep waiter requests visible to the right restaurant team members.

Stop Making Guests Wait
for Attention.

In a busy restaurant, guests may need a waiter, water, extra cutlery, the bill or assistance — but staff may not immediately notice. Geni Menu makes it easier to connect table-side needs with the team.

Traditional Service

Guest looks around for help
↓
Tries to get waiter's attention
↓
Waits... waiter is busy
↓
Waiter notices (eventually)
↓
Request handled — after a delay

With Geni Menu

Guest sends a request from the table
↓
Restaurant team receives notification
↓
Staff member responds
↓
Request marked as complete
↓
Smooth, organized table-side service

See Every Request.
From One Place.

Give your service team a clear view of table-side requests so nothing gets overlooked during busy service.

WAITER REQUESTS CONSOLE
TODAY'S REQUESTS
TABLE 08
Call Waiter
2 min ago
New
TABLE 14
Extra Water
4 min ago
In Progress
TABLE 05
Request Bill
7 min ago
Completed
TABLE 21
Extra Spoon
9 min ago
New
SUMMARY
New Requests 08
In Progress 05
Completed 24
REQUEST TYPES

Simple Requests. Clear Actions.

Restaurant guests can send common table-side requests directly through Geni Menu.

Call Waiter

Guest needs general assistance from staff.

Request Water

Guest needs drinking water brought to the table.

Request Bill

Guest is ready to check out and needs the bill.

Extra Cutlery

Request additional spoons, forks or knives for the table.

Extra Items

Napkins, plates, glasses or other table items.

Custom Request

Guest communicates another specific requirement.

TABLE-LINKED VISIBILITY

Know Exactly Which Table Needs You.

Every request is connected to the table that created it, giving your team the context they need to respond quickly.

  • Table number attached to every request
  • Request type and time visible at a glance
  • Status updates tracked per table request
RESTAURANT FLOOR — REQUEST VIEW
T01
Free
T02
Free
T03
Free
T04
Call Waiter
T05
Free
T06
Free
T07
Free
T08
Extra Water
T09
Free
T10
Free
T11
Done ✓
T12
Free
T13
Free
T14
Req. Bill
T15
Free
Active Request Completed Free

From Request to Resolution.

A simple, clear status path keeps your team informed from the moment a request is created to when it's completed.

Request Created

Guest sends a request from the table.

Team Notified

Restaurant team sees the request.

Staff Responds

The appropriate staff member handles it.

Request Completed

The request is marked complete.

REQUEST DETAIL
NEW
REQUEST ID
#REQ-1048
New
Table
T08
Created
12:42 PM
Request Type
Extra Water
Guest Note
"Please bring two bottles."
Assigned Staff Waiter 03
REQUEST DETAILS

Help Your Team Respond With Context.

Staff can see all the information they need to act on each request without any confusion about which table or what is required.

  • Table number and request type
  • Time of request creation
  • Additional notes from the guest
  • Current status and assigned staff
  • Clear action buttons to accept or complete
PEAK-HOUR MANAGEMENT

Stay Organized When the Dining Room Gets Busy.

During peak service periods, multiple requests arrive simultaneously. Having them all visible in one place helps your team stay on top of every table.

11 AM
2 req
12 PM
5 req
1 PM
8 req
3 PM
3 req
7 PM
10 req
8 PM
12 req
Busy restaurant
LIVE REQUEST STATUS
12
Active
08
New
04
In Progress
Peak Dinner Service — 8 PM
12 requests across multiple tables, all visible from one dashboard
GUEST-FACING INTERFACE

A Simpler Way for Guests to Ask for Help.

Guests send requests directly from their table through a clean, mobile-friendly interface — and the restaurant team receives them instantly.

GENI MENU
How can we help?
Table 08 · Tap to send a request
YOUR TABLE
08
Select a request type below

The Request Journey

Guest Needs Help

Guest is seated at Table 08 and needs assistance.

Guest Sends Request

Guest selects "Call Waiter" from the menu interface.

Team Sees the Request

Restaurant dashboard shows Table 08 — Call Waiter, New.

Staff Responds

Waiter heads to Table 08 and marks request in progress.

Request Completed

Staff marks it complete. Guest is helped. Table cleared.

Built for Better Table-Side Service.

Faster Response

Staff see requests as they arrive and can respond without delay.

Better Visibility

Know which table needs attention without walking the floor.

Less Confusion

Give staff clear request information so nothing is misunderstood.

Improved Coordination

Keep front-of-house teams aligned during every service period.

Better Guest Experience

Make it easier for guests to ask for help without feeling ignored.

More Organized Service

Keep requests visible and tracked until they are completed.

WORKS FOR EVERY VENUE

Made for Every Kind of Dining Experience.

Fine Dining

Discreet, elegant request management.

Casual Dining

Keep everyday service organized during rush hours.

Family Restaurants

Handle multiple tables and larger group requests.

Cafés

Manage requests during busy brunch and coffee hours.

QSR / Fast Food

Handle quick requests efficiently during high-volume service.

Multi-Cuisine

Manage requests across different sections and floors.

Hotels & Resorts

Connect dining requests within hotel hospitality operations.

Food Courts

Track requests across multiple stalls and seating areas.

Waiter Requests. Connected to Your Restaurant.

A request is part of the guest experience. Geni Menu connects service activity with the wider restaurant operation.

WAITER REQUESTS
→
TABLE MGMT
→
ORDER MGMT
→
POS
→
PAYMENTS
→
REPORTS

Full Restaurant Service Journey

Guest Arrives
→
Table Assigned
→
Menu Viewed
→
Order Placed
→
Waiter Request
→
Staff Responds
→
Bill & Payment

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Waiter Requests in Geni Menu.

What are Waiter Requests in Geni Menu?
Waiter Requests is a feature that allows restaurant guests to send service requests from their table — such as calling a waiter, requesting water, asking for the bill, or making a custom request. Restaurant staff can view, manage, and respond to these requests from a central dashboard.
How does a customer send a waiter request?
Guests can send requests through the Geni Menu interface linked to their table. They select the type of assistance they need and submit the request, which is then visible to the restaurant team immediately.
Can requests be linked to specific tables?
Yes. Each request is associated with the specific table from which it was created. Staff can immediately see which table needs attention, the request type, and how long ago it was submitted.
What types of requests can customers send?
Guests can send common request types including Call Waiter, Request Water, Request Bill, Extra Cutlery, Extra Items, and Custom Requests where they can type a specific requirement.
Can restaurant staff track request status?
Yes. Requests have status states — New, In Progress, and Completed — that staff can update as they handle each request. This keeps the dashboard organized during busy service.
Can staff see which table created the request?
Yes. The table number is always displayed alongside the request type and time, giving staff immediate context on where to go and what is needed.
Can guests make custom requests?
Yes. In addition to predefined request types, guests can submit a custom request with their own specific message or requirement.
Does Waiter Requests work with Table Management?
Where Geni Menu Table Management is enabled, Waiter Requests are connected to the corresponding table, allowing your team to see request activity alongside table status information.
Does it connect with Order Management?
Geni Menu is built as a connected restaurant platform. Where Order Management is active, service activity including waiter requests forms part of the overall guest experience at the table.
Is Geni Menu suitable for small and large restaurants?
Yes. Geni Menu is designed for restaurants of different sizes — from small cafés and single-location restaurants to multi-branch operations and hotel dining rooms.
TABLE-SIDE SERVICE

Give Every Guest an Easier Way
to Ask for Help.

Bring table-side requests into one connected restaurant workflow with Geni Menu.

Built for restaurants, cafés, hotels, QSRs and modern food businesses across India.