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Bar Staff Scheduling Software for Bars

Streamline your shifts with bar scheduling software that boosts efficiency for bars & breweries!

Bar Staff Scheduling Software for Bars
Night-Shift & Weekend Roster Management

Night-Shift & Weekend Roster Management

Bars operate on schedules that most industries do not — late nights, weekends, and holidays are the busiest hours. Building rosters around nightlife peaks while respecting staff preferences takes more than a spreadsheet.

Night-shift templates — create recurring evening and late-night rosters with proper closing-time coverage
Weekend auto-rotation — fairly distribute Friday and Saturday night shifts across your team
Holiday-premium tagging — flag public-holiday shifts for automatic pay-rate adjustments in payroll
Event-Night Scaling — increase staffing automatically for live music nights, trivia events, and sports broadcasts
Tip-Eligible Hour Tracking & Age Compliance

Tip-Eligible Hour Tracking & Age Compliance

Bar managers must track tip-eligible hours accurately for payroll, ensure servers meet minimum-age requirements for alcohol service, and comply with split-shift and closing-hour labor rules.

Tip-hour categorization — separate tipped and non-tipped hours automatically for accurate wage calculations
Age-gate scheduling — prevent staff under the legal age from being assigned to alcohol-service shifts
Split-shift compliance — flag schedules that trigger split-shift premium pay under local labor laws
Overtime Threshold Alerts — warn managers when bartenders approach weekly hour caps to avoid unexpected labor costs
Real-Time Floor Coverage Visibility

Real-Time Floor Coverage Visibility

A packed bar with too few bartenders means long waits and lost sales. Too many on a slow Tuesday means wasted labor dollars. Seeing real-time coverage helps managers adjust on the fly.

Live shift dashboard — see who is clocked in and which stations are covered right now
Shift-swap marketplace — let staff trade shifts with manager approval through the mobile app
Last-minute call-in alerts — instantly notify available staff when someone calls out sick
Station Assignment Boards — assign staff to specific positions like bar rail, floor service, or door for each shift
Sales-Per-Shift & Staffing ROI Reports

Sales-Per-Shift & Staffing ROI Reports

The difference between a profitable bar and a struggling one often comes down to matching staffing levels to revenue. Tracking labor cost against nightly sales reveals which shifts make money and which drain it.

Labor-to-sales ratio — measure staffing costs as a percentage of nightly revenue per shift
Peak-hour analysis — identify the exact hours that generate the most revenue to optimize coverage
Staff performance tracking — see attendance reliability and shift-completion rates for every team member
Tip Distribution Reports — export shift-by-shift hour data to simplify tip pooling and distribution calculations
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Up to 10 team members
Shift scheduling & calendar
Time clock & attendance
Mobile app for iOS & Android
Unlimited schedules and locations
Reports & analytics

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I schedule bartenders and servers on different shift patterns?

Yes. Create shift templates for bar, floor, and kitchen staff. Mix fixed and rotating schedules based on demand.

Does Shifton handle weekend and holiday peak scheduling?

Yes. Set special schedules for weekends, holidays, and events. Shifton ensures adequate coverage during peak times.

Can staff pick up open shifts from their phone?

Yes. Post open shifts to the app. Available staff claim them instantly — first come, first served or manager-approved.

How does Shifton handle tip pooling schedules?

Track hours per shift for accurate tip distribution. Export shift reports to calculate pool shares fairly.

Can I manage staff across multiple bar locations?

Yes. Each location has its own schedule. Share staff between locations when needed and track hours per venue.

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