On-Demand Staffing for Restaurants, Empowering a New Generation of Workers

Launching in Early 2025!

Snag-a-Shift is more than just an on-demand restaurant staffing platform. We are dedicated to helping prepare the next generation of workers. By connecting restaurants with motivated first-time workers searching for their first job in the restaurant industry, we offer a flexible, scalable solution to staffing needs while equipping new talent with essential skills and the confidence to succeed in food service.

For young workers, we provide a valuable entry point into the workforce allowing you to choose your schedule and which restaurant you want to work for, giving you training in a diverse set of restaurant environments. You will receive feedback from the restaurants you work at and you will be able to provide feedback on your work experience that everyone using the platform will be able to see.

For restaurants, our goal is to reduce the hiring time down to hours or days so you can quickly restaff when you face turnover. Further, new workers working single shifts at many restaurants spreads the risk of new hires to all the restaurants who participate, so no one restaurant has to incur all of the costs for a single worker.

Snag-a-Shift doesn’t just solve staffing challenges; we empower the workforce of tomorrow by preparing new workers for successful careers. Restaurants gain access to a reliable, adaptable talent pool, while young job seekers gain the skills they need to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

A Problem Worth Solving

The restaurant industry faced an unprecedented challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic when government mandates required dining rooms to shut down, leading to a dramatic loss of approximately 40-50% of restaurant staff across the nation. As restrictions eased and establishments began reopening, the industry confronted another significant hurdle: rebuilding its workforce to pre-pandemic levels. Recovery has been uneven, with some states exceeding previous staffing levels, while others continue to struggle with workforce shortages.

Compounding the staffing crisis is the rising cost of labor, which has now become the highest operational expense for restaurants. The surge in labor costs is driven by various factors, including efforts to attract and retain workers by offering higher wages, and complying with government mandates such as increases in the minimum wage. This financial burden is particularly challenging for an industry already known for its thin profit margins.

How Snag-a-Shift can help

Snag-a-Shift is an on-demand restaurant staffing platform designed to help manage staffing needs with agility and ease. Our platform enables restaurants to post single shifts that gig workers can quickly fill, ensuring seamless operations even during last-minute staffing shortages. With this flexibility, restaurants can scale their workforce as demand fluctuates, reducing hiring, onboarding, and turnover costs.

Launching Soon in Major U.S. Cities

Phoenix, Arizona

Looking for restaurant jobs near me in Phoenix, Tempe, or Chandler? Snag-a-Shift connects local restaurants with motivated gig workers ready to fill shifts on demand. From college spots in Tempe to family-friendly establishments in Chandler, we help Phoenix-area restaurants stay fully staffed while giving young workers a flexible entry into food service.

Tucson, Arizona

Looking for restaurant jobs near me in Tucson? Snag-a-Shift connects local restaurants with motivated gig workers ready to fill shifts on demand. From vibrant University of Arizona campus spots to authentic Mexican eateries in the Barrio Viejo, we help Tucson-area restaurants stay fully staffed while giving young workers a flexible entry into food service. Whether you’re in downtown Tucson, along Speedway Boulevard, or in the foothills near Catalina, our platform matches your availability with restaurants needing immediate help.

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Lost Productivity

It’s costing your restaurant thousands every time you face turnover.

Try out our calculator and Find out how much you're losing!

Request a FREE white paper to find out how Lost Productivity costs you money.

Our white paper explains the hidden turnover costs made apparent by our calculator, where the productivity traps are and how you can avoid them. It also explains how you can leverage Snag-a-Shift to help you avoid these traps and keep productivity high.

We’re Here to Help You Succeed.

New to the restaurant workforce? Our platform offers more than just gigs. We’re committed to helping you succeed, with resources that make it easy to get started and build essential job skills. Join our early-access list to be the first to access these valuable resources when we launch in January 2025.

Certification Guidance: "Links to obtain your food handler’s certificate so you’re ready to meet job requirements."
Training Modules: "Beginner-friendly training on universal soft skills like communication, teamwork, and customer service that will help you thrive in any restaurant."
Flexible Scheduling: "Pick shifts that fit your life—ideal for balancing school, extracurriculars, and work."

Staffing Solutions for Busy Restaurants

Sign up now to be among the first to access a pool of job-ready, young workers eager to learn and work. Our on-demand restaurant staffing platform supports them with essential training and certification, so they’re prepared to step in and contribute.

Find Your First Food Service Job – and Get Prepared for Success!

Sign up to receive updates, exclusive job openings, and free access to training modules that help you build skills and confidence. With certification resources and universal soft skills training, you’ll be ready to take on your first restaurant job and thrive.