7shifts: Employee Scheduling

7shifts: Employee Scheduling

Easy restaurant scheduling

28K ratings
655 reviews
#73 in free Business
💼 Business
📊 Productivity
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 30, 2013
  • July 13, 2026

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About

This app simplifies restaurant staff scheduling and communication for managers and employees. It allows for easy schedule editing, staff notifications, and request management, while empowering employees to handle availability, time-off, and shift trades. Real-time sales and labor data help reduce costs and ensure compliance.

Manage schedules with automatic updates
Communicate with staff via notifications
Approve/deny time-off and shift trades
Track staff availability and engagement
Real-time sales and labor data tracking
Employee shift viewing and earnings estimates
Shift trading and availability requests
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What's New in 7shifts

2026.29.0

July 13, 2026

Just a little housekeeping release for you! We’ve been tidying up the code to make the app more stable.

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Last updated on July 20, 2026.

User reviews

Housekeeping

5

Great app

Great app

Shift Lead

I love this app very accessible and on point…

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Automatic log-outs and login issues

Bug

Schedule not displaying correctly

Bug

Announcement section not working

Bug

Notifications not clearing or disappearing

Bug

Shift bidding and pickup issues

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Dark mode option

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Improved notification system

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Better integration with calendar apps

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Ability to record hours and tips manually

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More customization options

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FAQ

What does the 7shifts app do?

The 7shifts app is designed to simplify restaurant employee scheduling and communication. It allows managers to create and edit schedules, notify staff of shifts, and manage requests like time-off and shift trades. Employees can view their schedules, submit requests, and communicate with colleagues.

What are the key features for restaurant managers?

Key features for managers include managing schedules with automatic time-off and availability integration, notifying staff of shifts via email, text, or push notifications, approving or denying shift trades and time-off requests, tracking staff availability and engagement, and monitoring real-time sales and labor data to reduce costs.

Is the 7shifts app free to use?

The 7shifts app is free for all restaurant employees to use as part of a 7shifts subscription. While employees can use the app for free, the core scheduling and management features are typically managed by the restaurant owner or manager, who would subscribe to the service.

What can employees do with the 7shifts app?

Employees can view all their upcoming shifts, see who they are working with, check their hours and estimated earnings, request shift trades, request time off, submit their availability, and communicate with co-workers using GIFs, pictures, or emojis.

How does this app help reduce labor costs?

The app helps reduce labor costs by providing managers with real-time sales and labor data, enabling them to make smarter decisions. It also offers overtime alerts, helping to prevent staff from exceeding scheduled hours and incurring additional costs.