Restaurant Staff Rostering Made Simple
Streamline your food service staffing with RosterMate. Manage kitchen, front-of-house, and bar teams from one platform. Built for New Zealand restaurants, cafés, and eateries.
Restaurant Scheduling for Busy Service
From breakfast rushes to dinner service, RosterMate helps you coordinate kitchen staff, servers, and bar teams. Handle split shifts, manage availability, and keep your entire operation running smoothly during peak hours.
Split Shifts & Service Periods
Build rosters for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services. Create split shift patterns for staff who work morning and evening. Copy recurring schedules with one click.
Kitchen & Front-of-House Teams
Create separate areas for kitchen, service floor, and bar. Staff can view all their shifts in the mobile app, no matter which section they work in.
Restaurant Rostering Features
Purpose-built tools for food service businesses
Staff Availability Management
- Staff update availability in mobile app
- See who's available when building rosters
- System flags scheduling conflicts automatically
- Track leave requests and approvals
- Roster updates automatically when leave approved
Shift Templates & Service Patterns
- Create templates for service periods
- Copy previous week's roster with modifications
- Drag-and-drop rostering interface
- Split shifts for lunch and dinner service
- Visual indicators show uncovered shifts
Time Tracking & Payroll
- Clock in via mobile app or kiosk with PIN
- GPS geofencing (accurate to 50-100 meters)
- Offline kiosk mode with automatic sync
- Reports on hours worked and overtime
Restaurant Staffing Challenges We Solve
Designed for the fast-paced food service environment
Variable Service Demand
Adjust staffing levels quickly for busy weekends and quiet weekdays. Copy rosters and modify on the fly to match covers without starting from scratch.
Kitchen & Service Coordination
Create separate areas for each section. View all rosters together or filter by kitchen, wait staff, or bar. Everyone sees their complete schedule.
Last-Minute No-Shows
When someone calls in sick before service, send shift requests to available staff via push notification. First to accept gets the shift.
Leave Management
Staff request time off via app. Managers approve in seconds. System checks for conflicts and updates the roster automatically.
Team Communication
Send roster updates, shift changes, and service announcements. Staff receive push notifications instantly on their phones.
Multiple Locations
Manage multiple restaurant locations from one account. View all venues together or filter by individual site.
Key Benefits
Why restaurants choose RosterMate
- Coordinate kitchen, service, and bar teams easily
- Adjust staffing quickly for service demand
- Handle split shifts and service periods
- Find emergency cover with push notifications
- Manage multiple restaurant locations
- Track time with GPS and kiosk options
- Export timesheets directly to payroll
Frequently Asked Questions
Restaurant Rostering FAQs
How do I manage rosters for kitchen and front-of-house staff?
Create separate areas for kitchen, service floor, and bar. View all sections together or filter by specific area. Staff can view all their shifts in one app regardless of section.
Can I handle split shifts for staff who work lunch and dinner?
Yes. Create two separate shifts for the same person on the same day (e.g., 11am-3pm and 5pm-10pm). Both shifts appear on their schedule and clock-in times track separately.
How do I quickly adjust staffing when covers change?
Copy previous rosters and modify as needed. Add or remove shifts with drag-and-drop. Send shift offers to available staff when you need extra coverage for busy services.
What happens when someone calls in sick before service?
Send shift requests to available staff via push notification. Staff can accept from their phones. First to accept gets the shift, and the roster updates automatically.
Can I manage multiple restaurant locations?
Yes. Add all your restaurants to one RosterMate account. View rosters for all locations together or filter by specific venue. Generate consolidated reports across locations.
How does time tracking work in a restaurant?
Staff clock in via mobile app with GPS geofencing (accurate to 50-100 meters), or use a kiosk with PIN codes at a terminal. Kiosks work during internet outages with automatic sync. Export all time data to payroll.