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The Right Worker. The Right Shift. Right Now.
From front-of-house to back-of-house and everything in between, fulfill your on-demand temporary workforce needs with shiftNOW.
Businesses use shiftNOW to:
- Fill short-term, long-term, or last-minute needs with a network of high-quality temporary workers
- Trial-run temporary workers before hiring full-time (without a placement fee!)
- Eliminate the hassle of hiring
- Access white-glove account support from a dedicated Account Manager
Why Restaurants & Hospitality Business Owners Love shiftNOW
It has been a giant help. With 20 to 30 percent of our seasonal staff being gig economy workers and temporary workers, it has been a lifesaver.
Owner | Saltwater Cowboys
The people who were sent to Ghost Kitchen were excellent workers. Much better than I am used to seeing.
Owner | Ghost Kitchen
I can't believe the response time after posting our shift! Really glad we did this.
Food & Beverage Manager | The Loutrel
Our first shiftNOW shift went really great! Our Shifter worked very hard and did a great job.
Food & Beverage Manager | Shem Creek Crab House
Thank you for all of the hard work and teamwork shiftNOW brought to the table. I personally had great experiences with the Shifters I worked with, so thank you for that!
Partnerships Manager | Charleston Wine and Food
Overall, the quality of the Shifters was fantastic, so mission accomplished! We're looking forward to using shiftNOW again next time we need temporary workers!
Front of House Manager | Spike by Snyder
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a charge to create a shiftNOW business account?
The Shift Amount is how much a Shifter is paid for a posted shift. This is calculated by multiplying the shift rate by the shift hours.
The shiftNOW Service Fee is a nominal fee that is applied to every posted shift. This fee is a percentage of the Shift Amount. The shiftNOW Service Fee is calculated by multiplying the Shift Amount by the Service Fee percentage.
Do I need to download the mobile app?
No. shiftNOW clients access the shiftNOW platform exclusively through the web application: app.shiftNOW.com.
How do I set up my payment information on shiftNOW?
Payment information for your Business Account is set up through the shiftNOW web application which integrates with the Stripe Customer Portal. The Stripe Customer Portal is a hosted portal that allows you to manage your payment method details, subscriptions, billing details, and invoices yourself.
Can anyone apply to be a Shifter?
Everyone who downloads the shiftNOW mobile app undergoes a thorough, 1:1 vetting process conducted by a member of the shiftNOW team before becoming eligible to apply for a shift.
What types of work can I post on shiftNOW?
The shiftNOW platform supports a number of different types of work. This currently includes:
- Concessions
- Cook
- Prep Cook
- Line Cook
- Event Cook
- Dishwasher
- FOH Support
- Host/Hostess
- Merchandising
- Runner
- Server
- Server Assistant
- Stage
- Grillmaster
- Busser
- Bartender (beer/wine)
- Bartender (liquor/beer/wine)
- Event Server
- Housekeeper
- Janitorial
How do I start posting shifts?
Before you can start posting shifts, you must set up your payment information. Once your payment information has been provided:
- Click Post A Shift
- Create your shift type
- Select the date of your shift as well as the start and end time • Provide the hourly wage your business will pay
- Provide any relevant instructions to the Shifter through the "Shifter Instructions" section
Are there any limitations on how much a Shifter can be paid or how many hours a Shifter can work?
Yes. All shifts posted through shiftNOW must pay a minimum of $15 per hour and be at least four (4) hours in length.
How do I add multiple users to my Business Account?
To add multiple users, select "Users" on the left-hand side of your Business Account. Select "Add User" from the top right corner of your screen. From there, you can add desired users and assign their roles as either a Client Admin or Location Manager.
Can I hire a Shifter to work at my business full-time?
Yes. shiftNOW's platform allows Shifters to indicate whether they re temporary workers or open to full-time opportunities. If you're satisfied with a Shifter's performance and would like to add them to your staff full-time you may do so without incurring a placement fee.
Have another question?
Visit our FAQ page for further information.