Bakery and pastry shop scheduling software

Published on
April 19, 2024
Bakery and pastry shop scheduling software

Running a bakery or pastry shop requires precise coordination of your teams. Shyfter offers a scheduling software designed to simplify your HR processes. From shift creation to time tracking, our solution adapts to the daily rhythm of your bakery or pastry shop.

Time tracking made simple

Remote and in-store clock-in

Shyfter provides a digital time tracking tool that allows staff to clock in whether they are working in your main store or another location. The system ensures accurate time records for all shifts.

Flexible or fixed scheduling

Tailored schedules for every bakery

Shyfter adapts to your operating hours, whether you work with fixed shifts or flexible rotas. Create schedules that match your team’s availability and your shop’s peak hours.

Streamlined leave management

Request and approval in one click

With Shyfter’s online leave system, employees submit requests directly from their personal space. You receive a notification each time and can approve or decline within the platform.

Absence reporting and documents

Manage absences digitally

Employees report absences and upload medical certificates directly in Shyfter. As a manager, you receive an instant alert to react and reorganize your team.

Overtime control

Optimized shifts to reduce unnecessary overtime

Shyfter builds shifts based on real operational needs, helping you reduce unnecessary overtime while ensuring your team can handle peak hours. Overtime is tracked and calculated automatically.

Productivity monitoring

Anticipate peak periods

Shyfter analyzes foot traffic and sales data to create staffing plans that match your bakery’s busiest times. This ensures you always have enough staff without overstaffing during quieter periods.

Shyfter’s clock-in tool: practical and efficient

  • Suitable for food retail and bakeries
  • Enables remote clock-in for off-site work
  • Easy to install and use
  • Personal PIN code for every employee
  • Works offline if needed
  • Captures a photo at clock-in for added security

Smarter personnel management

Document storage and payroll integration

Shyfter offers a secure cloud for employee contracts and HR documents. The system links time records directly to payroll, ensuring accuracy and saving time.

Proactive shift management

Shift market and shift swap

Shyfter’s shift market allows managers to publish open shifts for staff to claim. Employees can volunteer based on their availability, leaving final approval to the manager.

With shift swap, employees can exchange shifts directly with colleagues, subject to manager approval. This ensures continuity even during unexpected absences.

Try Shyfter for free

Free account or full demo

Explore Shyfter with a free account offering access to key features, or request a 20-minute demo to experience the full software in action.

Faq: scheduling for bakeries and pastry shops

How to create an effective schedule for a bakery or pastry shop?

Creating a schedule for a bakery requires considering early morning shifts, peak service hours, and team rotation across production and sales areas. Shyfter helps coordinate bakers, pastry chefs, sales staff and cleaners, ensuring the right people are present at the right time. It also automates leave requests and records absences, helping managers anticipate staffing needs more accurately.

How to manage employee absences in a bakery?

To handle absences efficiently, establish clear absence policies and ensure staff know how to report sick leave or other absences. With Shyfter, employees report absences online, and managers receive instant notifications. This allows for quick replacement planning. Keeping a backup list of available staff or part-time workers can also help maintain smooth operations.

Which bakery-related roles can be scheduled with shyfter?

Shyfter covers all bakery and pastry shop roles, including:

  • Baker
  • Pastry chef
  • Production manager
  • Bakery or pastry commis
  • Sales assistant
  • Cleaning staff

With Shyfter, bakeries can balance staffing needs, reduce unnecessary overtime and ensure consistent service quality across all shifts.