Restaurant Employee Scheduling

Tame the Pre-Service Chaos. Run a Flawless Floor.

Timecroft is the employee scheduling platform that gives restaurant managers their lives back. Manage high turnover, shift swaps, and unpredictable rushes with perfect FOH/BOH balance.

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10 hrs

Saved per manager per week

40%

Fewer employee no-shows

Faster schedule creation

$1,200+

Saved in overtime monthly

Built for the Speed of Service

Don't let endless group texts and last-minute no-shows eat into your restaurant's profitability.

The 4:30 PM No-Show

End the scramble for coverage.

When a server calls out right before the dinner rush, group texts waste precious time. Broadcast open shifts instantly so gaps are filled in minutes.

  • Instant mobile alerts to all eligible staff
  • One-tap claiming for employees
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Shift Swap Chaos

One-tap swap approvals.

Group chat trades lead to confusion and no-shows. Centralize swap requests so you can approve them with a single tap, updating the schedule instantly.

  • Peer-to-peer trading with manager guardrails
  • Real-time schedule auto-synchronization
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Margin Protection

Master your labor-to-revenue.

Understaffing kills service; overstaffing kills profit. Match your schedule precisely to historical covers and POS data to protect your margins every shift.

  • Real-time labor cost projections
  • Overtime alerts before publishing
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Rapid Onboarding

Onboard & schedule in minutes.

Don't let high turnover slow down your service. New hires can set availability and start claiming open shifts as soon as they're hired.

  • Self-serve availability management
  • Mobile-first experience for all staff
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Features Built for the Speed of Service

Whether you run a single taqueria or a dozen franchise locations, Timecroft keeps pace with hospitality.

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Sarah M.
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Frictionless Shift Swapping

Staff trade shifts peer-to-peer. Managers approve with one tap. The master schedule updates automatically — no manual editing required.

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Live Staff Availability

Your FOH and BOH staff manage their own availability from their phones. Schedule from accurate data, not sticky notes.

Requests

Shift swaps & time off

Marco P.Julia R.

Dinner Rush ⇆ Lunch Shift

Sarah M.

Mar 22 · PTO

Approved

David L.Marco P.

Fri Dinner ⇆ Sat Lunch

Frictionless Shift Swapping

Servers and cooks trade shifts peer-to-peer. Managers approve with one tap, and the master schedule updates automatically.

Timesheets

Weekly pay period.

Mar 17 – Mar 23, 2025
EmployeeStatusRegularPTOTotalEst. Pay
Marco P.APPROVED40h0h40h$600.00Review
Julia R.SUBMITTED36h0h36h$540.00Review
Sarah M.SUBMITTED40h4h44h$660.00Review
David L.DRAFT32h0h32h$480.00Review

Recurring Weekly Templates

Build your perfect Tuesday-to-Monday template once and republish it each week in seconds, making minor edits as needed.

Mobile-First for Your Staff

Your servers and line cooks live on their phones. Timecroft is designed for mobile — schedules, swaps, and alerts all in one tap.

Life Before vs. After Timecroft

Focus on flavor and service while we handle the logistical heavy lifting.

Traditional Methods

The Cost of Inefficiency

  • A 5 PM server no-show triggers 20 frantic phone calls during prep hour

  • Managers spend Sunday afternoons wrestling with paper availability request forms

  • Group chat shift swaps lead to the wrong person showing up for service

  • Labor costs spike because you overstaffed the wrong department on a slow night

  • Servers call the restaurant every day to check if their shifts changed

The Timecroft Way

The Modern Standard

  • Post one open shift and 30 staff are notified — filled in under 5 minutes

  • Availability is managed by staff in the app — you just drag and drop

  • Staff trade shifts in the app. One manager tap and the schedule is updated

  • Projected labor spend vs. revenue targets shown as you build the schedule

  • Real-time notifications pushed to phones whenever the schedule is published

Join 2,500+ businesses that have made the switch.

Works Across All Hospitality Formats

From quick service to high-end dining, we have got the tools to manage your unique staffing needs.

Fast Casual

Manage part-time student availability and high-volume shift needs in one place.

Bars & Nightclubs

Handle late-night schedules, event-based staffing spikes, and tip-credit labor rules.

Cafés & Bakeries

Manage early morning openers and afternoon coverage without calling anyone manually.

Fine Dining

Coordinate polished FOH teams, sommelier coverage, and reservation-matched headcounts.

Calculate Your ROI

See how much time and money Timecroft saves your business at scale.

25Employees
5255075100

"The administrative overhead per employee drops significantly as your team grows with automated scheduling."

Time Reclaimed

50 hrs/mo

Saved in manual scheduling admin

Monthly Value

$2,775

Reduced OT & admin labor costs

Total Annual Savings

$33,300

12.0x Est. ROI

*Estimates based on average industry labor costs ($28/hr manager rate) and a typical 55% reduction in unplanned overtime and administrative scheduling hours.

Loved by Restaurant Managers Everywhere

"I used to spend my entire Sunday afternoon building the schedule. Now I do it in 20 minutes on my phone while having my morning coffee. Timecroft paid for itself in the first week."

Carlos M.

General Manager, Upscale Bistro (42 staff)

"Managing schedules across three locations was a constant headache. Timecroft lets me see all three at once and share staff between locations effortlessly. Revenue is up because we're never understaffed during rushes."

Priya K.

Owner, 3-Location Thai Restaurant Group

"Last-minute call-outs used to ruin my weekends. Now I post the shift, go back to my prep list, and it's filled before service starts. The staff love picking up extra shifts too."

Ethan W.

Bar Manager, High-Volume Sports Bar

Simple, transparent pricing

No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Choose the plan that fits your business needs.

Free Trial

Full access to all Pro features during your 30-day trial.

$0 /mo
  • Smart Scheduling
  • Availability Tracking
  • Shift Swaps & Drops
  • Time-off Requests
  • Shift Templates
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Pro

Advanced scheduling and team management.

$2 /user/mo
  • Everything in Free Trial
  • Smart Scheduling
  • Shift Swaps & Drops
  • Time-off Requests
  • Shift Templates
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Premium

Complete suite for complex operations.

$3 /user/mo
  • Everything in Pro
  • Certifications & Compliance
  • Position & Qualifications
  • Timesheets generation
  • Time Entries & Overrides
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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when my trial ends?

If you choose not to subscribe after your 30-day free trial, your account will be paused. To continue using Timecroft, simply enter your billing details and select a plan.

Do I need a credit card to sign up?

No, you do not need a credit card to start your 30-day free trial. We want you to fully evaluate our platform without any commitments.

Professional kitchen

Stop wrestling with spreadsheets.

Focus on your food, your guests, and your team. We have got the schedule handled.

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