Organize shifts, manage availability, and track time in an AI-powered system built with AI to fit your restaurant's unique workflow.




Build exact views for kitchen and front-of-house teams. Add blocks like shift calendars and labor dashboards, and iterate as your staff grows.





Connect staff spreadsheets, payroll tools, and availability forms with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. One source of truth for your restaurant team.
Give managers and staff the right tools to view and manage shifts. Set up secure logins and granular permissions—no IT support or dev work needed.
Give managers and floor staff tailored access and dashboards, so each teammate sees exactly what they need for their specific shift and station.
Give managers and floor staff tailored access and dashboards, so each teammate sees exactly what they need for their specific shift and station.
Streamline operations with Softr Workflows. Trigger native notifications or status changes whenever a shift is assigned, swapped, or completed.
Access and update your schedule on the floor or on the go. All scheduling apps are mobile-ready out of the box for staff to check shifts anywhere.
Use Google or email logins to give your kitchen and service team fast, secure access to their schedules—no IT tickets or complex training needed.
Keep staff contact info and payroll data safe with SOC2 and GDPR compliance, plus fine-tuned access control to protect sensitive manager-only data.
No more one-size-fits-all tools or costly custom builds. Softr is easy to use and fully customizable, so you can launch faster, adapt as you grow, and skip the complexity of traditional software.

Build your restaurant scheduling software in minutes with AI—no manual setup or complex configuration needed.

Add features like labor cost tracking, automated alerts, or performance reports as your restaurant needs evolve.

Start with scheduling, then add inventory trackers, digital waitlists, or staff portals—all in one place.
Co-build with AI
Simply describe what you need. Let Softr handle everything - Interface, database, workflows.
Iterate with AI or visually
Control most critical parts of your app yourself - roles, permissions, security.
Ship the same day
Invite team members or external clients and partners right away. No developer handover.
Use drag-and-drop blocks to build a portal that looks sleek and modern out of the box. Add only the features you need, and iterate as your workflows evolve.




Restaurant scheduling software is a secure digital hub where your managers and staff can coordinate shifts, track availability, and manage floor assignments. It keeps all staffing communication in one place, so you don't have to rely on chaotic group texts, paper schedules on the fridge, or messy spreadsheets. This makes it easier to keep your front-of-house and back-of-house organized while providing a more professional experience for your crew.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software. It makes it easy to build restaurant scheduling software that fits the specific rhythm of your kitchen and dining room. You can describe your shift requirements to the AI Co-Builder to instantly generate your database, roster pages, and scheduling logic—already connected and secure.
You don't need to code anything. You can start by generating with AI, using a template, or building from scratch. Everything runs on Softr Databases, the native, relational database built into the platform, or you can connect external tools like Airtable or Google Sheets. You have full control to adjust the layout visually, decide which roles (like Head Chef or Server) see which shifts, and brand it to match your restaurant's identity. It's quick to get up and running, simple to update for seasonal changes, and flexible enough to grow with multiple locations.
You can include a wide range of features in your restaurant scheduling software, depending on how your team operates. A great scheduling app usually mixes classic functional blocks with AI-powered intelligence:
- AI-Powered Intelligence – Use Ask AI to let managers query shift coverage conversationally, or set up Database AI Agents to automatically suggest staff pairings based on past performance or certifications.
- Vibe Coding Blocks – Build complex, custom UI elements—like a dynamic floor plan viewer—using the AI Code block to "vibe code" exactly what your restaurant needs.
- Softr Workflows – Build native automations (like an automatic SMS alert) that trigger notifications whenever a shift is swapped or a time-off request is approved.
- Staff Portals & Logins – Securely manage access so servers only see their assigned shifts while managers maintain a full view of the week's labor costs.
- Forms & Data Collection – Capture availability and time-off requests with custom forms, document uploads, and conditional logic.
- Dashboards & Charts – Visualize your labor hours and staffing costs with real-time charts and summaries.
- Lists & Advanced Filtering – Display and manage your roster with searchable tables, kanban boards for shift statuses, and detailed employee profiles.
Everything is built using Softr's drag-and-drop blocks, so you can create these features without writing code.
Vibe coding is all about moving fast and using AI to build exactly what your restaurant needs. You can "vibe code" restaurant scheduling software in Softr by simply describing your shift rotation and employee roles to the AI Co-Builder. Softr then generates a production-ready app on top of a stable, secure foundation.
Unlike other tools that just generate raw, fragile code, Softr handles the "boring 80%"—like staff authentication, shift database logic, and permission levels—natively. This means you get the speed of vibe coding without the "Day Two" headaches of managing raw code for your business. You describe your staffing needs, Softr builds the tool, and it’s ready for your restaurant crew instantly.
Yes. You can manage multiple restaurant locations or different departments (like Bar, Kitchen, and Floor) in a single app. Each staff member only sees the schedules and announcements assigned to their specific location or role, based on their login. This is useful for multi-unit operators or hospitality groups working with hundreds of employees across different brands.
Yes, you can. You don't need to bring your employee list from somewhere else to start building with Softr. If you're starting from scratch, you can use Softr Databases, which is built into the platform and integrates perfectly with the scheduling application you build.
But if you already have employee records or historical shift data in tools like Airtable, Google Sheets, or SQL, you can connect those too. You can also use the REST API connector to bring in clock-in data from other POS systems. Either way, you have full control over how your shift data is structured and displayed in your scheduling portal.
Softr Databases is the recommended native, relational data source for Softr restaurant apps. It is built explicitly for business software, offering the highest performance for quick shift updates, instant automation triggers for time-off requests, and a lightning-fast mobile experience for staff on the go.
If you already have your payroll or staff data elsewhere, Softr also connects to 17+ external data sources. You can connect to Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, or SQL. You can even integrate multiple sources into the same app—so your scheduling software could pull employee contact info from Softr Databases and sales performance data from an external SQL database at once. Most sources support real-time sync, so shift changes are reflected everywhere immediately.
Yes, Softr gives you full control over how your staff experiences the scheduling portal. You can customize the layout, sidebar links, and shift views to match your restaurant's workflow. Each block can be shown or hidden based on whether a user is a manager or a line cook, so every person sees only what is relevant to their job.
You can also set up different user roles, such as Server, Chef, or General Manager—and define exactly what each role can view or edit. For example, Servers can only see their own shifts and request swaps, while managers can edit the master schedule. You can also create personalized views by filtering the calendar based on the logged-in employee.
This level of customization is especially useful for high-volume restaurants managing complex shift rotations. It helps keep the scheduling experience clean, secure, and tailored to every team member.
Yes, you can fully white-label your restaurant scheduling software in Softr. You can use your restaurant's logo, brand colors, fonts, and a custom domain (like schedule.yourrestaurant.com) to make the app feel like an official internal tool. You can also remove all Softr branding, so your staff only see your company's identity throughout their work week.
Yes, you can. Softr gives you a lot of flexibility to control both the design and layout of your scheduling tool. You can adjust colors, fonts, and page structure to match your restaurant's vibe. You can also choose how each shift is displayed and set what different employees see when they open the app on their phones.
To display your schedule and staff data, you can add different types of blocks:
- Table blocks – to show structured shift lists or payroll hours
- List or Card blocks – to highlight staff profiles or daily specials and announcements
- Detail View – to show individual shift details or employee contact info
- Forms – for availability submissions and incident reporting
- Charts – to show labor vs. sales insights
- Calendar blocks – the core view for displaying weekly rosters and holiday blackouts
If your staffing levels or layout needs change later, it's easy to make updates right in the visual builder without any downtime.
Softr is built with security in mind for sensitive employee data. All roster and contact information is encrypted in transit and at rest, and your scheduling apps are hosted on secure infrastructure. Softr apps also give you full control over shift visibility. You can set up role-based permissions, manage staff login credentials directly, and apply global restrictions to protect personal information like home addresses or pay rates.
For apps using Softr Databases, your data is stored in a secure environment with SOC 2 Type II compliance. For apps connected to external sources like Airtable or SQL, Softr doesn't store your employee data—it just displays it in real time based on the permissions you've set for your managers and staff. You are always in control of your data and who can edit the schedule.
It is fully production-ready. Unlike many AI tools that just "vibe code"—generating fragile code that breaks when you try to add a new employee—Softr builds your scheduling software on top of a stable, business-grade foundation.
We handle the "boring 80%" (like secure mobile login, shift permissions, and hosting) natively, so you don't have to. This solves the "Day Two" problem of AI: you get the speed of instant generation without the headache of managing raw, unreliable code for your kitchen operations. Your app is secure, scalable for multiple venues, and ready for your crew to start clocking shifts day one.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building custom business software. Unlike rigid, off-the-shelf restaurant apps that force you into a specific workflow, or traditional no-code tools that take weeks to learn, Softr's AI Co-Builder creates a custom scheduler on top of a secure, production-ready foundation in minutes.
What sets it apart is the hybrid advantage: you can use AI to generate your staff database and shift logic first, then use visual controls to tweak the calendar view exactly how your managers want it. You get the speed of AI with the reliability of business-grade features like granular roles and permissions already built-in. It's designed for restaurant owners and managers who want a custom tool without the custom price tag.
Yes. Softr supports powerful native workflows and a wide range of integrations so you can connect your scheduling software to your POS or payroll systems. You can automate tasks using Softr Workflows—like sending an automated Slack message when a shift is covered—or sync with tools like Stripe for vendor payments. Softr also supports REST API and webhooks for advanced hospitality workflows.
Whether you need to sync daily labor costs to a spreadsheet, trigger SMS alerts for open shifts, or display staff performance metrics from your POS, you can build it into your portal without writing code.
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