Workforce scheduling for catering businesses

Published on
March 4, 2024
Workforce scheduling for catering businesses

Time tracking

With Shyfter Staff on mobile and Shyfter POS on tablets, your catering team can easily clock in and out wherever they are. Hours worked are recorded securely, ensuring reliable tracking at every stage of the event.

Work schedules

Shyfter’s scheduling tool creates tailored work schedules adapted to the unique needs of catering services. Hours are calculated and evenly distributed, ensuring you always have the right number of staff on hand.

Leave management

Employees can submit leave requests directly through the Shyfter Staff app, available 24/7. Managers receive notifications and can approve or decline requests in real time, streamlining leave management.

Absence management

Shyfter provides a dedicated online space for employees to report absences and upload medical certificates. Each team member accesses this secure area with a unique login and password.

Overtime tracking

Shyfter ensures optimized work time management by automatically tracking hours worked and overtime. The software adjusts schedules based on workload, minimizing excess hours while ensuring coverage.

Productivity monitoring

Our scheduling software constantly assesses your staffing needs and creates schedules that align with event requirements, ensuring you never lack personnel during peak times.

Optimize workforce management with the shyfter time clock

  • setup in under 5 minutes
  • mobile and tablet-based time clock system
  • secure identification with personal PIN codes
  • photo capture at clock-in and out
  • works even offline
  • remote clock-in for off-site staff

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Manage your team like a pro with shyfter

  • secure online storage for all employee documents
  • intuitive document organization system
  • simplified payroll process
  • remote digital signature for employment contracts
  • flexible leave and overtime management

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Boost productivity with tailored workforce scheduling

  • simplified staff coordination and scheduling
  • real-time productivity data
  • revenue forecast and financial visibility
  • personnel cost calculation
  • optimized productivity tracking
  • fully customized schedules for catering events

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Right staff, right time, every time

Shyfter allows you to create schedules that factor in the skills of each employee. Assign specific tasks related to food preparation, cooking, or service to the right team members when they’re needed most.

Our intelligent scheduling system helps you manage high-demand periods with ease, ensuring no staffing gaps occur. From shift creation to leave management, Shyfter handles every HR process seamlessly.

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Time to upgrade your event workforce management

You have two options:

Explore Shyfter’s features with a free account to test basic functions. This gives you a preview of how our system can work for you.

Or request a free 20-minute demo for a complete walkthrough of all features, so you can be sure Shyfter is the right fit for your catering business.

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FAQ: workforce scheduling for catering businesses

How to create effective schedules for catering staff at events?

Planning event staff schedules requires a tailored approach. Start by evaluating your staffing needs—how many servers, cooks, and cleaners you need depends on event size, guest count, and menu complexity.

Build a schedule covering all stages of the event, from prep work to cleanup. Be prepared for last-minute changes like cancellations or revised service times. Flexibility is key.

Shyfter helps by automating schedule creation based on your event details, ensuring optimal staffing and clear communication with employees.

How to handle last-minute staff absences in a catering business?

Effective absence management is essential in catering. Keep a list of trained backup staff who can step in at short notice. Set clear absence reporting rules, encouraging early notice to minimize disruption.

Shyfter lets employees report absences directly via the app, alerting managers instantly. You can quickly adjust schedules and assign replacements, ensuring seamless service even when issues arise.

Which catering jobs can shyfter manage?

Shyfter is designed for all roles in catering businesses, including:

  • head chef
  • cook
  • pastry chef
  • server
  • event coordinator
  • kitchen assistant
  • logistics manager
  • cleaning staff
  • sommelier