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Apps for Hiring Restaurant Staff in 2026

Learn how restaurants can use apps for hiring restaurant staff, including on-demand and temp roles, and giving temp staff full-time roles after a trial period.

For Businesses
9
min read

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.

For Businesses
8.5
min read

Hospitality Staff Retention Strategies for On-Demand Workers

Whether you’re a mom-and-pop restaurant or a multi-location chain, the hospitality sector relies on on-demand workers. However, churn and inconsistency can kill service quality. Learn how to retain talented on-demand staff with actionable strategies.

For Businesses
9
min read

Cost-Effective Hiring Solutions for Restaurants in 2026

Restaurants and the hospitality sector across the country are facing a perfect storm: high turnover, labor shortages, rising wages, and major inefficiencies in traditional recruiting.

For Businesses
8
min read

On-Demand Solutions for Restaurants in 2026

Learn how restaurants can cope with unpredictable staffing needs, high staff turnover, seasonal spikes, and last-minute call-outs with on-demand solutions.

For Businesses
8
min read

Wonolo vs. GigPro: Comparing On-Demand Job Platforms

Wonolo and GigPro (Qwick) each have their own unique set of benefits and drawbacks. But which combination is the right recipe for success in your hospitality operations?

For Businesses
8
min read

7 Tips to Hire Catering Servers Without the Headaches

Discover essential tips for hiring catering servers! From defining roles to managing budgets, streamline your event processes with shiftNOW.

For Businesses
5
min read

Kitchen Staff Hiring: Innovative Strategies for 2026

When you hire kitchen staff, they can make a massive difference to the success of any restaurant, hospitality venue, or catered event. Finding and hiring reliable and experienced kitchen staff isn’t easy, especially if you only need them for a few shifts or a fixed period, like the Holiday Season. 

For Businesses
10
min read

Temporary Restaurant Staffing Apps Solving Labor Shortages

Gig apps are transforming the traditional staffing model, making it easier for restaurants and hospitality businesses to quickly adapt to fluctuating demands without the long-term commitment of traditional employment.

For Businesses
6
min read

The Fastest Way to Find & Hire Temporary Employees

Learn how to hire a temporary employee quickly and efficiently using digital on-demand hiring platforms.

For Businesses
9
min read

Top 4 Hospitality Hiring Platforms in 2026

Compare the four top hospitality hiring platforms, including Instawork, GigSmart, GigPro (now Qwick), and shiftNOW, to find the best hiring solution for your hospitality business.

For Businesses
6
min read

Indeed Pricing for Employers: A Complete Pricing Breakdown

Online job platforms can connect businesses with qualified candidates. But they also come at a cost if the solution isn’t just right. 

For Businesses
8
min read

What is a BEO at Events? A Complete Guide to Banquet Event Orders

It’s tough to prepare for the hustle and bustle of your upcoming events. But don’t worry. A banquet event order will help you capture all of the important details.

For Businesses
8
min read

Instawork vs. Gigpro: Comparing On-Demand Job Platforms

The gig economy is becoming more prevalent amongst businesses seeking short-term or seasonal help. But finding a solution that complements the nuances of your business is key.

For Businesses
7
min read

Easy as ABC: How to Get the Most Out of shiftNOW

Understanding how to get the most out of your software should be as easy as ABC. Check out shiftNOW's best practices!

For Businesses
5
min read

How to Make Smarter Hiring Decisions with shiftNOW’s Performance Metrics

If you're not using data to inform your hiring decisions, you should be! Find out how shiftNOW's performance metrics can inform smarter hiring decisions.

For Businesses
2
min read

How shiftNOW’s Profile Videos Lead to Better Hires

With employee turnover being one of the hospitality industry's biggest challenges, shiftNOW's profile videos help ensure you find the right employees for your business.

For Businesses
2
min read

Offers - A Smarter Way to Fill Roles Faster

Learn how our latest feature addresses some of the most common and frustrating challenges in hospitality hiring: no-shows and last-minute cancellations.

For Businesses
3
min read

Top 5 Hospitality Hiring Platforms of 2025

Looking for hospitality workers in 2025? Explore the best hospitality hiring platforms to fill shifts fast, hire smarter, and cut recruiting costs.

For Businesses
3.5
min read

Uber Eats vs. DoorDash: Comparing Food Delivery Platforms

Looking to onboard a food delivery platform? Discover whether Uber Eats or DoorDash is the better fit for your business's needs.

For Businesses
5
min read

Restaurant Hiring Tips for the Back-of-House

Which back-of-house restaurant positions are crucial to your kitchen? Let's find out!

For Businesses
5
min read

How to Hire Prep Cooks for Your Kitchen

Prep cooks are an integral part of any kitchen, but finding the right fit for your business isn't always easy. Check out these strategies for finding your next BOH superstar.

For Businesses
3.5
min read

Revolutionize the Way You Hire Employees

At shiftNOW, we’re revolutionizing the way the hospitality industry hires employees. Our new Hired subscription is a game-changing solution designed to help businesses connect with qualified candidates and build their workforce efficiently. 

For Businesses
5
min read

Smart Strategies to Reduce Restaurant Labor Costs

As restaurants navigate the rising costs of food and rent, strategic workforce staffing can make a significant positive impact on your bottom line. Find out how to reduce labor costs without sacrificing the success of your business.

For Businesses
4.5
min read

How to Hire Top Talent

At shiftNOW, we're committed to our mission of fulfilling the hospitality industry’s one-time, part-time, and full-time needs. Our platform now serves as a means to find and hire top talent more efficiently and effectively.

For Businesses
2.5
min read

How a Fine Dining Restaurant Stays Fully Staffed with shiftNOW

Learn how a family-owned and operated restaurant group uses shiftNOW to keep their workforce fully-staffed across multiple locations.

For Businesses
3
min read

Workers' Comp vs. Occupational Accident Insurance: 2025 Comparison

Workplace safety is a priority for everyone. Find out which coverage is right for your workers.

For Businesses
4
min read

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.

For Businesses
2.5
min read

How a Premier Sporting Community Filled Workforce Gaps with shiftNOW

Find out how shiftNOW helped a premier sporting community go from short-staffed to fully operational!

For Businesses
2
min read

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.

For Businesses
2
min read

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