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Tips, guides and free templates for shift management
Restaurant No-Call No-Show Policy: Can You Fire an Employee for Missing a Shift?
Dealing with a restaurant employee no call no show is frustrating and can throw your whole shift into chaos. Your…
29.05.2026
Shifty vs Homebase: Which Free Employee Scheduling App is Best for Your Restaurant?
Shifty offers completely free shift scheduling for your restaurant team. No subscriptions, no per-employee fees.
28.05.2026
Seasonal Wait Staff Job Description Template: Attract Summer Help for Your Restaurant
Seasonal hiring can be a headache, especially when it comes to managing employee schedules. Shifty makes it easy to create…
27.05.2026
How Much is Food Breakage & Waste REALLY Costing Your Restaurant? (2026)
Effective scheduling is crucial to prevent over-prep and minimize waste. With Shifty, you can easily manage employee availability and create…
26.05.2026
How to Write an Employee Shift Swap Policy for Your Restaurant (Template)
Shifty makes managing employee availability and shift swaps a breeze. Free on iOS and Android — no subscriptions, no per-employee…
25.05.2026
Free Employee Availability Template for Restaurants & Cafes (Excel/Google Sheets)
Gather employee availability easily with our free template, then simplify the entire scheduling process with Shifty. Free on iOS and…
24.05.2026
May 2026: The Hybrid Work Productivity Paradox – Are Your Best Employees REALLY Working Harder?
It's May 2026, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee hangs heavy in the air at "The Daily Grind" in…
24.05.2026
May 2026: Third-Party Delivery Wars — The Hidden Costs and the Shifting Landscape
Remember 2020? The year third-party delivery apps became the apparent saviors of the restaurant industry. Now, six years later, those…
23.05.2026
May 2026: The Hybrid Staffing Nightmare – Why Your Best Employees Are Working *Less* (and How to Fix It)
It's May 2026, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee hangs heavy in the air at "The Daily Grind" in…
22.05.2026
May 2026: The Smart Speaker Squeeze — Why Voice Ordering is Silently Siphoning Your Profits (and How to Fight Back)
The numbers don't lie. A recent survey by Restaurant Business News revealed that in Chicago alone, voice ordering through smart…
21.05.2026