Build your schedule the easiest and quickest way possible; send a schedule link to your team; full financial visibility with Working Time Directive compliance.
CaterShift: UK-focused hospitality staff scheduling software built for UK based hospitality and retail businesses.
Running a pub, restaurant, hotel or café in the UK means juggling variable footfall, seasonal staffing, labour cost pressures and regulatory compliance across shifts. CaterShift was built from the ground up for this world.
One system, full control
CaterShift is a 100 % web-based solution—no dedicated employee apps to install, no per-site or per-user install charges. Whether you’re scheduling one location or dozens, one manager or dozens, the system scales seamlessly.
Speed and simplicity
Create full daily or weekly rotas in seconds — duplicate days or use templates for efficiency. The intuitive interface means managers spend less time on scheduling and more time on the floor.
Legal confidence built-in
Live validation checks monitor breaks, rest periods, shift overlaps, maximum hours and national rules so you can spot potential issues before they hit payroll. Built-for-UK compliance means fewer surprises and less risk. All UK Working Time Directive rules are implemented so that you don’t have to worry about compliance.
Cost visibility
With real-time dashboards and printable finance screens showing hours planned vs filled, cost by day, worker and role, you get actionable insights into labour spend—helping you optimise staffing levels and protect margins.
Flexibility for hospitality demands
CaterShift handles multiple role-types including paid work, paid/unpaid breaks, paid/unpaid leave and overtime. It supports recurring unavailability, rate-of-pay changes, competency-based assignment and shift gaps.
Publish and share with ease
Once published, a schedule can be shared via link (email, WhatsApp etc.), allowing workers to view their shifts on any device. Managers can un-publish or amend schedules at any time, and out-of-date versions are clearly flagged.
Unlimited users, unlimited access
Invite unlimited managers, staff and casual workers under one account—no user-based pricing surprises. Support is UK-based and built for hospitality realities.
Start fast, grow easily
A straightforward setup wizard guides you through initial configuration in minutes. Then you’re ready to go and build your first schedule. With one master account you can add sites, teams and users as your operation grows.
If you’re ready to ditch spreadsheets, improve staff satisfaction, control labour costs and stay compliant—CaterShift is built for you. Try it free for 30 days, no credit card required.
