Restaurant Scheduler

Full Featured Staff Management

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Restaurant Staff Scheduler That Reduces Turnover, Improves Productivity, and Saves Time and Money. Join restaurant managers who use our restaurant employee scheduling software to reduce no-shows, improve communication, and build happier teams that stay longer. Designed specifically for restaurants, cafés, bars, bakeries, and multi-location hospitality teams, this powerful restaurant staff scheduling app helps you create schedules in minutes, track staff attendance in real time, and keep your team connected from anywhere. This employee scheduling app is built specifically for restaurant teams who need simple, reliable shift scheduling. This isn’t generic schedule creation software — it’s restaurant scheduling built to improve employee retention and daily team performance. Clear schedules, better communication, and flexible shifts help restaurants keep great employees longer. Smart Employee Scheduling for Restaurants: • Build and update restaurant work schedules in minutes • Quick-duplicate schedules and adjust shifts instantly • Schedule based on employee availability and preferences • Reduce scheduling conflicts and last-minute call-outs Clear schedules help managers stay in control and employees feel supported — leading to fewer mistakes and better retention. Real-Time Attendance & Shift Tracking: • Employees check in directly from their device • See live attendance and active shifts instantly • Location-based check-ins for improved accountability • Track breaks automatically with built-in timers Clear visibility reduces stress for both managers and employees. Shift Trades & Time-Off Requests: • Employees request shift trades in seconds • Approve or deny requests instantly • Manage time-off and availability in one place Happier staff. Fewer scheduling emergencies. Stronger employee retention. Team Communication That Actually Works: • Send direct or group messages • Broadcast important updates instantly • Automatic shift reminders reduce no-shows Better communication improves morale and helps teams stay longer. Task Management for Restaurant Teams: • Assign tasks by shift or employee • Track task completion in real time • Ideal for prep, opening, cleaning, and closing duties Clear expectations create accountability and a more reliable team. Full Visibility for Managers: • See who is working, on break, or finished • Monitor attendance, shift coverage, and labor distribution • Spot staffing issues before they become problems Stay in control — while creating a workplace employees want to stay in. Works With Our Web Scheduler: All schedules and staff data sync with our web-based restaurant scheduling system, so you can manage from desktop or mobile. Built for the Food Hospitality Industry:  • Restaurants • Bars • Cafés • Bakeries • Food trucks • Multi-location restaurant groups Why Managers Love It: • Saves hours on weekly scheduling • Reduces employee turnover • Fewer no-shows and late arrivals • Better shift coverage • Happier, more engaged teams Why Employees Love It: • Always know their shifts • Easy shift trades • Clear break visibility • Simple attendance check-in • Less confusion, less stress Free Forever for Small Restaurant Teams We offer 100% free restaurant scheduling tools for smaller restaurants, bars, and cafés, so you can improve operations without increasing costs. Real Support From Real People Need help? Our friendly, knowledgeable support team is based in California and ready to assist you quickly, no bots, no endless tickets. Download today and simplify restaurant staff scheduling, shift management, and team communication. Please see Apple's standard license agreement for terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula

  • 4.8
    out of 5
    4 Ratings

In addition to bug fixes and performance improvements, this release includes: • Numerous UI updates including better dark mode views • Expanded multiple location features • Fix for unpaid break schedule calculations • Easier to use Task assignment and management • Schedule cost & time display improvements

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Seller
  • Schedules Made Simple
Size
  • 147.6 MB
Category
  • Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
  • English and Spanish
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Premium Mobile $9.99
  • Unlimited Mobile + Web $19.99
  • Unlimited Monthly $7.95
  • Unlimited Mobile and Web $19.99
  • Premium Mobile $9.99
Copyright
  • © 2026 Schedules Made Simple, LLC