Guides
Practical guides for shift management
Hiring Teens This Summer? Child Labor Laws for Your Cafe & Restaurant (State-by-State Guide)
Thinking about hiring a few high schoolers to boost your team this summer? You’re not alone. With many full-time staff…
11.06.2026
How to Cover Employee Vacations in Your Small Cafe or Restaurant (Summer 2026)
Summer 2026 might feel a long way off, but if you run a cafe or restaurant like Maria, who manages…
10.06.2026
Restaurant Uniform Laws: Can You Make Employees Pay For Uniforms?
Keeping track of employee schedules and ensuring compliance with labor laws is tough. Shifty simplifies the process with automated scheduling,…
01.06.2026
The Ultimate Barista Interview Questions Cheat Sheet for Cafe Managers
Stop juggling spreadsheets and text messages. Shifty makes it easy to create and manage barista schedules, track availability, and handle…
31.05.2026
Are Free Staff Meals REALLY Worth It? Calculating the ROI for Restaurants in 2026
Offering free staff meals is a great perk, but efficient scheduling is crucial for managing *restaurant labor costs*. Shifty helps…
30.05.2026
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
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
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