7shifts

7shifts uses AI to predict sales and automatically generate optimal staff schedules to reduce labor costs.

What is 7shifts? (Complete Overview)

7shifts is a cloud-based restaurant workforce management software designed to simplify scheduling, payroll, communication, and team operations. Founded in 2014, the platform is used by 50,000+ restaurants worldwide to streamline staff management and reduce labor costs.

It’s built specifically for the food service industry—making it a strong choice for restaurants, cafés, bars, and franchises.

Who Should Use 7shifts?

Best for:

Restaurants and food service businesses

Multi-location operations

Teams needing advanced scheduling + payroll

Not ideal for:

Freelancers or remote teams

Non-hospitality industries

1. Employee Scheduling

Drag-and-drop schedule builder

Auto-scheduling based on sales forecasts

Availability tracking and time-off requests

Shift swapping and open shift bidding

👉 Helps managers create schedules faster and reduce staffing errors.

2. Time Tracking & Attendance

Built-in time clock (mobile + POS integrations)

Track hours, breaks, and overtime

Reduce time theft and payroll errors

3. Payroll & Tip Management

Automated payroll processing

Tip pooling and distribution

Employee onboarding with digital documents

👉 Combines payroll and labor data into one system for accuracy.

4. Team Communication

In-app messaging and announcements

Manager log book for shift notes

Real-time updates for staff

5. Task Management (7tasks)

Assign shift duties to employees

Track completion with proof (photos, checklists)

Create recurring task lists

👉 Ensures daily operations run smoothly.

6. Labor Compliance & Reporting

Alerts for labor law violations

Forecast labor costs based on sales

Real-time reporting and analytics

7. Integrations

POS systems

Payroll tools

Restaurant tech stack

👉 Centralizes all data into one dashboard.