Schedulefly

Overview

Schedulefly is staff scheduling software specifically designed for the restaurant industry. Established in 2007, it now serves restaurants, bars, breweries, and hotels ranging from fine dining icons like Eleven Madison Park to multi-concept restaurant groups.

Key Features

Mobile Access

• Mobile apps for iOS and Android allow restaurant staff to check schedules on the go
• Staff can check the schedule, communicate with co-workers, trade shifts (with manager approval), request time off, and view company messages and documents
• Managers can broadcast messages to staff via email and SMS, approve/decline shift changes, view labor cost reports, and communicate via Fly Notes

Shift Management

• Staff can trade shifts and request time off online with automatic approval notifications
• Manager approval required for all shift changes
• Swift changes possible even at the last second

Communication

• Unlimited, secure text and email messages for team communication
• Broadcast messages to staff via email and SMS
• Company messages and documents accessible through the app
• Fly Notes for manager-to-manager communication

Labor Management

• Labor cost reports provide visibility into staffing expenses
• Site activity reports track team engagement
• Real-time scheduling updates

Pricing

Schedulefly offers tiered monthly pricing based on the number of staff:

• Custom pricing available upon request for businesses with more than 80 staff or seasonal businesses
• No permanent free version, but offers a 30-day free trial with full access to all features

Platform Availability

Schedulefly offers mobile apps for iOS and Android devices, along with web-based access for managers and staff to access schedules and manage shifts from smartphones.