Restaurant Staff Scheduler

Schedules Made Simple, LLC

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About this app

Restaurant Staff Scheduler That Reduces Turnover and Call Offs

Join restaurant managers who use our restaurant employee scheduling software to reduce no-shows, improve communication, and build happier teams that stay longer.

Designed specifically for restaurants, cafés, bars, bakeries, and multi-location hospitality teams, this powerful restaurant staff scheduling app helps you create schedules in minutes, track staff attendance in real time, and keep your team connected from anywhere.

This employee scheduling app is built specifically for restaurant teams who need simple, reliable shift scheduling.

This isn’t generic office software — it’s restaurant scheduling built to improve employee retention and daily team performance.

Clear schedules, better communication, and flexible shifts help restaurants keep great employees longer.

Smart Employee Scheduling for Restaurants
• Build and update restaurant work schedules in minutes
• Quick-duplicate schedules and adjust shifts instantly
• Schedule based on employee availability and preferences
• Reduce scheduling conflicts and last-minute call-outs

Clear schedules help managers stay in control and employees feel supported — leading to fewer mistakes and better retention.

Real-Time Attendance & Shift Tracking
• Employees check in directly from their device
• See live attendance and active shifts instantly
• Location-based check-ins for improved accountability
• Track breaks automatically with built-in timers

Clear visibility reduces stress for both managers and employees.

Shift Trades & Time-Off Requests
• Employees request shift trades in seconds
• Approve or deny requests instantly
• Manage time-off and availability in one place

Happier staff. Fewer scheduling emergencies. Stronger employee retention.

Team Communication That Actually Works
• Send direct or group messages
• Broadcast important updates instantly
• Automatic shift reminders reduce no-shows

Better communication improves morale and helps teams stay longer.

Task Management for Restaurant Teams
• Assign tasks by shift or employee
• Track task completion in real time
• Ideal for prep, opening, cleaning, and closing duties

Clear expectations create accountability and a more reliable team.

Full Visibility for Managers
• See who is working, on break, or finished
• Monitor attendance, shift coverage, and labor distribution
• Spot staffing issues before they become problems

Stay in control — while creating a workplace employees want to stay in.

Works With Our Web Scheduler
All schedules and staff data sync with our web-based restaurant scheduling system, so you can manage from desktop or mobile.

Built for the Hospitality Industry
Designed specifically for:
• Restaurants
• Bars
• Cafés
• Bakeries
• Food trucks
• Multi-location restaurant groups

Why Managers Love It
✔ Saves hours on weekly scheduling
✔ Reduces employee turnover
✔ Fewer no-shows and late arrivals
✔ Better shift coverage
✔ Happier, more engaged teams

Why Employees Love It
✔ Always know their shifts
✔ Easy shift trades
✔ Clear break visibility
✔ Simple attendance check-in
✔ Less confusion, less stress

Free for Small Restaurant Teams
We offer 100% free restaurant scheduling tools for smaller restaurants, bars, and cafés, so you can improve operations without increasing costs.

Real Support From Real People
Need help? Our friendly, knowledgeable support team is based in California and ready to assist you quickly, no bots, no endless tickets.

Download today and simplify restaurant staff scheduling, shift management, and team communication.

Ratings and reviews

once again the schedules app did not load my schedule even though other employees have theirs. I have spent hours trying to troubleshoot. the phone support line keeps busy over snd over again too

it works but when you send a message it takes you out for the other person to get it

This is a very intuitive app and easy to use! I like how it confirms to my business model and how well my employees have adapted to this app.

What’s new

1. Improved Shift Notes: Enhancements to how you view and manage notes on shifts.
2. Better Small Screen Support: Optimizations for smaller phone and device screens.
3. Time-Off Restrictions: New settings to control exactly when time-off requests can be submitted.
4. Plus bug fixes and performance improvements to keep things running smoothly.