7shifts: Employee Scheduling

Employee scheduling for restaurants just got simpler. 7shifts: Employee Scheduling is the all-in-one team management app built specifically for restaurant owners, managers, and staff who want to eliminate scheduling chaos and keep operations running smoothly. Say goodbye to spreadsheets, sticky notes, and manual coordination — one app handles scheduling, time tracking, team communication, labor compliance, payroll, and tip management.

Managers gain complete control over daily operations with an intuitive scheduling interface that lets you create, edit, and distribute shifts in minutes. Drag-and-drop scheduling, automatic availability tracking, and smart shift assignment tools cut planning time dramatically. Staff receive instant notifications via email, text, or push so no one misses their shifts. Approve or deny shift trades and time-off requests on the fly, track who's running late or missing shifts, and monitor real-time engagement metrics that matter.

Labor cost control becomes data-driven and effortless. Track labor budgets against actual spending, get overtime alerts before employees exceed thresholds, and access real-time sales and labor insights to make smart staffing decisions. Comprehensive reporting reveals labor cost percentages, scheduling trends, and performance patterns — giving you the visibility needed to optimize profitability without sacrificing service quality.

Your team stays connected and engaged through seamless in-app communication. Managers post team-wide announcements, chat with individual staff members, and keep everyone informed on policy changes and updates. Employees view their complete schedules, see who they're working with, check estimated earnings, request shifts, set availability, and communicate with coworkers using messages, photos, GIFs, and emojis. This flexibility — the ability to swap shifts and manage their own availability — leads to happier staff and better retention.

Time and attendance tracking eliminates payroll errors. Accurate clock-in and break tracking replace manual timesheets, streamlining payroll processing and ensuring compliance. Integration with your POS system or payroll provider means data flows seamlessly across your restaurant tech stack, customized to fit your unique workflows.

Over 1,000,000 restaurant professionals trust 7shifts to manage their teams. Whether you're opening your first location or scaling multiple units, the platform grows with your business. The mobile app is free for teams to download and use as part of your restaurant's 7shifts subscription, ensuring every staff member can access schedules and communicate from any device. Transform how your restaurant operates with 7shifts: Employee Scheduling.