Zenchef - Release Notes

Zenchef’s email campaign editor now supports dynamic personalization variables, letting restaurants address each guest by name (using their first name, last name, civility, or email) to make every campaign feel tailored and personal. New design tools include text-style hyperlinks you can add anywhere in campaign copy, a responsive 2-column layout that automatically stacks to a single column on mobile, and a “View in browser” link so guests can access the full campaign even if their email client has trouble displaying it. Available on web. These improvements make it faster to build campaigns that look polished, feel one-to-one, and reach every guest — driving more repeat visits with every send.

You can now assign a specific table directly from the manual booking form in the Zenchef Restaurant Mobile app (iOS). When creating a manual booking, simply select the desired table from a list of rooms and tables. This update streamlines the reservation process, reduces assignment errors, and gives staff more control and clarity over table management. Enjoy a faster, more accurate booking experience—right from your mobile device!

We’ve unified authentication between the Zenchef Restaurant Mobile app and embedded web views. Now, when you access web-based features from the mobile app, your session is automatically reused—no more repeated logins or interruptions. This update delivers a smoother, faster navigation experience and reduces friction for your team. Available on both iOS and Android mobile apps. Enjoy seamless access across the Zenchef platform!

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The monthly calendar view is now live on the Android app, bringing it in line with the iPhone and iPad experience. Users can now switch between weekly and monthly views, scroll vertically and horizontally, and quickly access shift details via a modal shortcut. The update also introduces a new “Today” icon and a streamlined header for easier navigation. This enhancement makes planning and managing schedules more intuitive and consistent across all mobile platforms. (Platform: Android app)

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Restaurateurs can now link a menu (PDF, URL, or Zensite menu) to any service or experience directly from the back-office. Once linked, the menu automatically appears in the booking widget when a guest selects that slot.This update removes a long-standing friction point for both guests and restaurants. Guests get the information they need to make a confident booking decision, right where they need it. Restaurants get full control over what menu is shown, for which service, and when.

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The booking widget now displays your restaurant’s cover image instead of a grey background, and shows your address at the end of the booking flow, so guests always know where they’re headed before they confirm.

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You can now configure your Experience pages to show guests only what's bookable for that specific experience, creating a focused, event-like booking flow with no distractions or mixed availability. Simply activate it at the experience level, and guests will only see the relevant dates, time slots, and rooms. Restaurants who want guests to explore alternatives can keep cross-sell logic on, it's fully opt-in, per experience.

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We’ve unlocked the ability for guests to change the date, time, or number of pax of their reservation, even if a deposit, prepayment, or credit card guarantee is involved. This update removes a key blocker for your customers, while ensuring that any financial adjustments remain manual and restaurant-driven. Guests get more flexibility, and restaurants keep full control over payments.

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We’ve launched the Multi-Venue Widget: a new reservation tool designed specifically for restaurant groups. This widget allows groups to showcase all their restaurants in one place, making it easy for guests to discover different venues and check availability across the group. With this update, group websites become a true booking entry point, increasing visibility and helping secure more reservations across all locations. This feature is a powerful step forward for groups looking to centralize discovery and boost revenue.

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