Question 1

How does Tiemdo help with staff scheduling for restaurants?

Accepted Answer

Tiemdo gives you one clear system where you can plan service, kitchen, bar, and dishwashing. You immediately see who is available, how many plus or minus hours someone has, and what the labor costs per day are. This way, you always maintain control over your team and prevent under- or overstaffing.

Question 2

How does the exchange function work in the Tiemdo app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Employees submit their own availability in the Tiemdo app. While scheduling, you can see who is available and who is not. You can also set a deadline so employees automatically receive a reminder.

Question 3

Can employees swap shifts themselves?

Accepted Answer

Yes. An employee can request a shift swap with a colleague themselves. Once the swap is requested, you approve or reject it. After approval, the change is immediately reflected in the up-to-date schedule.

Question 4

Is Tiemdo cost-effective and reliable for restaurants?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tiemdo is an affordable and stable solution for hospitality businesses of any size. You only pay for active employees and all functions are designed to make your planning fast, clear, and error-free.

Question 5

Can employees submit their availability themselves?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In Tiemdo, you track worked hours, breaks, and corrections in one overview. You see per employee what time they clocked in, how much break was taken and how many net hours remain.

Question 6

How much does a scheduling app cost for a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Tiemdo costs from $1.50 per active employee per month for staff scheduling. If you also want to use time tracking, you pay from $3 per active employee per month. You only pay for employees who are active.

Question 7

Can I see labor costs while making the schedule?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While making the schedule, you instantly see what your staffing costs. That way, you can see in advance what extra staff means for your labor costs, instead of afterwards.

Question 8

Can staff clock in via phone or tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Employees can clock in and out using their own phone. You can set it up so this is only allowed on site. Prefer a single fixed clock-in point? Your team can also clock in using a shared tablet with personal codes.

Question 9

Is a scheduling app suitable for restaurants with students and flexible workers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tiemdo is suitable for restaurants with permanent staff, students, school pupils, on-call workers, and flex workers. Employees submit their own availability, which makes it easier to see who you can schedule.

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