1) No, this is just for the "No Show" penaty ($10 per person).
2) it is not even kept on record for the podium person (aka, SEATER) or SERVER to see or access.
3) You present another form of payment (cash,
DDP, credit card) when you get your bill.
NOTE: If you are a No Show, the SEATER notes (flags) the reservation. At the end of the day, the Manager on Duty (and ONLY the manager) determines who gets charged the penalty for No Show Penalty. Also be aware, if you are ever seated 2-hrs prior to your ressie time, you can get the Penalty Fee. The system does not recognize a check-in more than 2-hrs prior to the ressie. The podium perosn (SEATER) checking you in must make a note in the computer that your arieved before your ressie time. (Make sure he/she does this!)