Managing Staff in Cafés and Restaurants

Published on
May 10, 2022
Managing Staff in Cafés and Restaurants
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Shyfter assists in managing personnel in cafés and restaurants by consolidating all scheduling needs into a single digital solution. This tool helps reduce administrative burden by accurately recording work hours, managing leave requests, tracking absences, and assigning tasks.

Time Tracking

Employees can clock in and out using the Shyfter Staff mobile app or Shyfter POS on a tablet. Each team member uses a personal PIN to record their presence, ensuring that work hours are accurately documented.

Scheduling

Creating Work Schedules

The platform allows managers to create work schedules quickly. Whether shifts are fixed or flexible, the interface supports the creation of rotations and the integration of break times or replacement shifts with minimal effort.

Shift Reservation

Employees, including students, can reserve available shifts directly in the system, which automatically populates the schedule based on their availability.

Leave Management

The Shyfter Staff mobile app, available around the clock, enables employees to submit leave requests at any time. Managers can review these requests and respond with a simple approval or rejection, ensuring that staffing needs are met.

Absence Management

Employees can enter absence requests directly into the system. The app also allows them to attach supporting documents, such as medical certificates, ensuring that all necessary information is collected.

Overtime Tracking

By comparing scheduled hours with actual work hours, Shyfter automatically calculates overtime. This feature ensures that any extra work is accurately recorded and complies with legal requirements.

Productivity Monitoring

The software provides data on staffing levels and employee work hours, helping managers adjust the number of staff on duty according to operational needs and service objectives.

Digital Time Clock

Shyfter includes a digital badge system specifically designed for cafés and restaurants.

Key Features

  • Installation in less than 5 minutes
  • Accessible via smartphone or tablet
  • Personal PIN code for secure identification
  • Photo capture at each clock-in
  • Functionality available in offline mode
  • Suitable for both on-site and remote use

Integrated Personnel Management

Shyfter centralizes personnel management tasks by providing:

  • Secure cloud storage for documents and employment contracts
  • Instant access to detailed employee records
  • Easy creation of new employment contracts through Shyfter Staff
  • Secure digital signatures for contract validation
  • Real-time tracking of leave balances
  • A streamlined payroll process through automated data integration

Conclusion

Shyfter simplifies the management of staff schedules in cafés and restaurants, saving an average of up to 4 hours per week. The system allows employees to reserve shifts, submit leave requests, and monitor overtime, while managers maintain clear oversight of daily operations. For additional details, consider requesting a demo or creating a free account to explore Shyfter’s capabilities.

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