Real-time collaborative table status for staff to crush peak chaos.
Small restaurant owners face unreliable table management and reservation software during peak hours, resulting in overbookings and unhappy customers.
SeatSync is a shared mobile dashboard where staff update table statuses instantly (dirty/ready/occupied). It syncs across devices, auto-blocks conflicting reservations, and shows live occupancy. Perfect for small teams coordinating without yelling across the floor.
Owners and managers of small independent restaurants
Staff-first collaborative realtime updates—no central computer needed, just phones.
professional
Color-coded floor plan updates sync instantly.
Team members update from own phones.
Blocks tables auto based on bookings.
Push notifications at 90% capacity.
Per-table notes for allergens/orders.
End-of-night turnover stats.
Text table-ready to guests.
Webhook for payment complete.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| owner_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| restaurant_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| notes | text | Yes |
| updated_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| restaurant_id | uuid | No |
| table_id | uuid | Yes |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/tables/:id/statusUpdate table status realtime
/api/restaurants/:id/staffInvite staff
/api/occupancyCurrent fill rate
/api/reservations/blockReserve and block table
No alerts
1 shift team
Multi-shift
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 60 | 7% | $165 | $1,980 |
| Month 6 | 450 | 16% | $2,900 | $34,800 |
Realtime table status on every phone—no more confusion or overbooks.
Search Instagram for small restaurants, DM owners with 'free realtime table tool'. Offer to setup for first busy shift. Network at local food vendor markets.
Web-based
Desktop-heavy
Mobile-first realtime
Deposits
No staff collab
Team sync focus
Speed via realtime data lock-in; staff habit formation.
Staff shortages mean more reliance on temps needing instant comms tools.
Staff resistance to new tool
1-min onboarding video
Realtime scaling
Supabase limits monitored
Data privacy for notes
GDPR-compliant Supabase
Success: 6/8 want to trial
Success: 20% staff invites convert
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