Workforce planning for bars and hospitality

Published on
March 1, 2024
Workforce planning for bars and hospitality

Time tracking

Shyfter offers a flexible time tracking system designed for bars, allowing staff to clock in from a tablet or smartphone. Each check-in records a photo, giving managers an easy way to monitor dress codes and staff presentation.

Work schedules

Our software helps you build shift schedules based on your bar’s actual foot traffic. It accounts for peak hours, staff availability, and specific job roles to ensure full coverage at every shift.

Leave management

With Shyfter, employees handle their own leave requests directly through the app. Managers simply approve or deny requests from their dashboard, saving time while ensuring transparency.

Absence management

When staff need to report sick or request urgent leave, they upload medical certificates or supporting documents directly to the Shyfter cloud. This ensures all absence records are complete and accessible to payroll teams.

Overtime management

Shyfter helps bars reduce unnecessary overtime. By balancing shifts fairly and aligning staffing levels with customer demand, it optimizes working hours and controls payroll costs.

Productivity monitoring

Shyfter adapts your schedules in real time to reflect changing demand. This guarantees that the right number of staff are present at any time, helping maintain consistent productivity during both peak and quiet periods.

The Shyfter time clock revolution

  • fast, hassle-free setup
  • flexible clock-in options via mobile or tablet
  • secure identification with personal PIN codes
  • automatic photo capture at check-in and check-out
  • remote tracking for off-site work or deliveries
  • ideal for bars and hospitality venues

Simplified HR management

  • centralized online storage for employee records
  • overview of all locations in one dashboard
  • streamlined payroll process with fewer errors
  • secure e-signature for remote contract signing
  • cloud storage for HR documents
  • easy leave and absence tracking for better planning

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Maximize productivity with better planning

  • forecast future revenue based on past performance
  • organize and coordinate teams more efficiently
  • gain insights into staff productivity
  • build fully customized schedules to match business needs
  • view upcoming revenue at a glance
  • calculate labor costs accurately for better budgeting

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Manage staff shortages with ease

Unexpected absences and delays can disrupt service in a bar. Shyfter’s built-in Shyft Market feature allows managers to offer available shifts directly to staff. Employees can volunteer to cover the gaps, ensuring fast replacements.

With the Shift Swap function, employees can also trade shifts directly with colleagues. Managers receive instant notifications and retain full control over approvals to keep operations running smoothly.

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Take the next step

You have two options:

  • Create a free account to explore Shyfter’s core features and see how it fits your bar’s needs.
  • Request a free 20-minute demo for a guided tour of the full software, helping you make an informed decision.

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FAQ: workforce planning for bars

How to create an effective staff schedule for a bar?

Effective bar schedules depend on understanding your peak times, typically evenings and weekends. Identify the roles and skills needed to handle customer service, food prep, and bar management.

Shyfter automates schedule creation, balancing staff across shifts and taking into account peak hours, contract hours, and individual availability. This reduces manual planning time and helps avoid understaffing or overstaffing.

How to maintain productivity when staff are absent or late?

To keep operations smooth during absences, prioritize critical tasks like drink prep and stock replenishment. Build a pool of versatile staff who can cover multiple roles.

With Shyfter, managers get instant alerts for absences and can quickly find replacements via Shyft Market. Clear absence policies and advance shift notifications also help minimize disruptions.

What bar roles can be scheduled with shyfter?

Shyfter works for all bar-related roles, including:

  • bartender
  • server
  • bar manager
  • head waiter
  • barback
  • sommelier
  • cellar manager
  • barista
  • security staff
  • DJ
  • floor manager
  • dishwasher
  • stock manager
  • event coordinator