Restaurant Reservation System

Develop a comprehensive restaurant reservation system that allows customers to book tables online while providing restaurant staff with tools to manage bookings and optimize seating. This system streamlines the reservation process and reduces phone calls while improving customer experience.

What You'll Build:

A full-stack reservation application with customer booking interface, admin dashboard for staff, and automated confirmation system. The app will handle table availability, time slots, party sizes, and special requests while preventing double bookings and managing capacity.

Key User Stories:

• As a customer, I want to view available time slots for my preferred date so that I can book a convenient reservation
• As a customer, I want to specify party size and special requirements so that the restaurant can prepare appropriately
• As a customer, I want to receive confirmation emails with reservation details so that I have booking reference information
• As a restaurant manager, I want to view all reservations in a calendar format so that I can manage seating and staffing efficiently
• As a restaurant manager, I want to modify or cancel reservations so that I can accommodate changes and handle no-shows
• As a restaurant staff member, I want to block time slots for maintenance or events so that customers cannot book during unavailable periods

Technical Implementation:

Build with a backend API using Node.js/Express or Python/Django for reservation logic and database management. Implement user authentication, email notification system, and calendar integration. Use a database to store reservations, customer information, and restaurant configuration. Add real-time availability updates and conflict resolution.