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USE CASE · F&B

Restaurants & cafés

Turn menu questions into fully booked tables.

OnDuty handles reservations, menu questions, and basic logistics on autopilot so your team can focus on service, not inboxes.

Pain points we solve

  • Staff answers the same questions about hours, location, and menu all day long.
  • Reservations arrive across WhatsApp, Instagram and phone with no structure.
  • During peak hours, nobody has time to answer messages quickly.

Outcomes you can expect

  • Guests receive instant confirmations and clear information 24/7.
  • Structured reservation details arrive ready for your host or POS.
  • Fewer no-shows thanks to smart reminders and follow-ups.

Signals & metrics

No-show reduction–25%
More reservations via messaging+40%

Handled by OnDuty

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Reservations & group bookings

OnDuty collects party size, time, special requests and confirms instantly within your rules.

Menu & dietary FAQs

Answer questions about dishes, allergens and vegetarian options using your latest menu.

Reminders & upsells

Send reminders, propose early or late seating, and suggest specials before guests arrive.

Example conversation

User

Hi, can I book a table for 4 tonight around 8pm?

OnDuty

Of course. We have availability at 7:45 pm or 8:15 pm. Which time do you prefer?

User

8:15 is perfect. We have one vegetarian.

OnDuty

Great, your table for 4 at 8:15 pm is confirmed. I’ll share vegetarian options and see you tonight!

Workflow steps

3 channels
  1. 1

    Capture reservation

    OnDuty collects date, time, party size and contact details in a structured way.

  2. 2

    Apply your rules

    Capacity limits, time windows and no-show policies are enforced automatically.

  3. 3

    Confirm & notify

    Guests get instant confirmation and calendar-friendly details.

  4. 4

    Follow up

    Send reminders and manage changes or cancellations without human effort.

KPIs to watch

  • Reservations via chat
  • No-show rate
  • Response time during peak hours

Channels covered

  • Website widget
  • WhatsApp & Instagram DMs
  • Telegram