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The Hiring Challenge

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Posting Takes Too Long

Getting a job listing up takes longer than it should, especially when you need someone tomorrow.

Cookie-Cutter Responses

Standard application questions get standard responses - nothing that actually helps you decide.

Needle in a Haystack

Sorting through a flood of applications to find the good ones eats up hours you don't have.

How shiftNOW Helps

AI features designed to help hospitality teams find the best candidates.

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AI-Suggested Questions

AI recommends the best questions for each role so you get the information that matters most.

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AI-Graded Interviews

AI scores applicant answers so you can quickly see who gave quality responses without reading every single one.

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AI Applicant Summary

AI reviews experience and ratings so qualified candidates stand out immediately.

See what AI-powered hiring looks like.

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Why Businesses Love Us

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Working with shiftNOW has been a game-changer for us. It doesn’t feel like just another staffing app; it feels like a true partner that cares about our success. We’ve filled shifts quickly with great people and even been able to bring some of those shifters on full-time thanks to the platform.
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shiftNOW is not just for filling in when you have an emergency or need extra people. For me, it’s the platform I use when I’m looking to hire people.
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shiftNOW is the one-stop for all things staffing…it has changed the game.
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shiftNOW has completely changed how we staff. With such a seasonal business, we appreciate the ability to scale up and down as needed. Managing shifts from my phone is easy and simple. shiftNOW has become the perfect solution for large-scale event support.
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It’s great to see a variety of applicants and be able to quickly tell whether or not they have worked with us before, see their reviews from other employers, and understand how reliable they are.
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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.
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The people who were sent to Ghost Kitchen were excellent workers. Much better than I am used to seeing.
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I can’t believe the response time after posting our shift! Really glad we did this.
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Our first shiftNOW shift went really great! Our Shifter worked very hard and did a great job.
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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!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a charge to create a shiftNOW business account?

No. Creation of a shiftNOW Business Account is free. You will only be charged when you post a shift on the shiftNOW platform. These charges include the Shift Amount and the shiftNOW Service Fee.

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:

  1. Click Post A Shift
  2. Create your shift type
  3. Select the date of your shift as well as the start and end time
  4. Provide the hourly wage your business will pay
  5. 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 through the shiftNOW platform.

From Our Blog

What Does Temp to Hire Mean?

As turnover remains a key challenge in the hospitality industry, temp to hire work helps ensure the right fit is hired every time.
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Hiring Short-term Restaurant Staff [Ultimate Guide]

Short-term restaurant staff are team members you hire for a limited time, usually to cover single shifts, peak seasonal periods (like the Holiday Season), or weeks or months when your restaurant, bar, venue, or event is short-staffed. Learn how to plan and fill short-term restaurant staffing needs.
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How shiftNOW Helped a Charleston Sports Bar Overcome Staff Shortages

Learn how a Charleston-based sports bar used shiftNOW to fulfill its workforce needs across the front and back-of-house.