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