In this article, you'll learn how to navigate and use the Day Planner in Stampede Bookings.
The Day Planner gives you a real-time overview of your bookings, broken down by time slots, areas, and booking types. It helps your team manage service flow, table availability, and guest needs all from one place.
1. Go to Bookings
Head to Venues from the left-hand navigation bar, then select Bookings to open the dashboard.
(If you have only one venue, selecting Venues will take you straight to your Bookings.)
2. Open the Day Planner
At the top of the screen, select the Day Planner tab to view bookings in a timeline format for the selected day. Use the Today button to jump back to the current date, or select another date using the calendar navigation.
3. Understand the Booking Summary
At the top of the Day Planner, you’ll see a breakdown of bookings by:
- Periods – Shows booking counts for the morning, afternoon, and evening
- Areas – Displays how many bookings are assigned to each seating area (e.g. Main, Bar, Terrace)
- Types – Displays bookings by type (e.g. Drinks, Lunch, Dinner)
Each count is shown in the format X/Y, where:
- X = Number of bookings made
- Y = Number of available slots or tables
This lets you assess availability at a glance.
4. Viewing and Managing a Booking
Click on any booking block to open its full details, including:
- Guest information (name, contact, visit count)
- Party size, time, and duration
- Booking type and area
- Internal notes, guest notes, and symbols (e.g. birthday, allergies)
Quick actions let you:
- Edit the booking
- Change booking status (e.g. active, seated, check dropped, paid)
- Charge card (if payments are enabled)
- Cancel or mark as no-show
6. Using the Booking Symbols
Symbols like pencil, clipboard, and red A appear next to bookings and in the summary bar. These represent:
- Updates to bookings
- Internal notes
- Allergies, guest notes, marketing sources, and more
You can view a full explanation of these symbols in the Booking Symbols article.
Pro Tip:
The Day Planner is your go-to view for live service. Make sure your team is familiar with quick actions, how to identify availability, and where to check guest notes. It's a powerful tool for managing the day efficiently and delivering great customer experiences.