Staff Management

Scheduling that adapts to real demand.

Plan shifts based on sales, bookings, and workload. Guava replaces guesswork with data for perfect staffing every hour.

Watch Overview
High fidelity dashboard UI showing employee shift calendar with sales demand curve overlay
Projected Sales
+24% vs Last Friday

Trusted by restaurants that value people and performance

SUSHISAMBA
NOBU
DISHROOM
SHAKE SHACK
MOMOFUKU

Overstaffed feels expensive. Understaffed feels chaotic.

Schedules made without context lead to guessed demand and team stress. Guava replaces guesswork with data, ensuring you're ready for the rush without burning cash.

History
Events
Menu
AI Generating Optimized Shifts...
Suggested: 4 Servers, 2 Runners
Based on 120 projected covers

Shifts generated from real workload.

Guava ingests historical sales, booking volume, and day-to-day patterns to suggest the perfect staff count. The system suggests shifts—you stay in full control to approve or adjust.

  • Historical sales & booking analysis
  • Role-based distribution suggestions
  • Peak window reinforcement

Plan once. Adjust easily.

A drag-and-drop calendar designed for speed. Create templates for typical weeks, spot conflicts instantly, and publish updates in seconds.

Drag & Drop
Conflict Detection
Templates
Drag and drop scheduling interface showing shift blocks being moved
Conflict: Sarah is already scheduled at Downtown
Shift Swap
RequestPending
Fri, Oct 24 • Dinner
Michael wants to trade
Michael T.
Hey, can anyone take my Friday shift? I have an exam.

Shift changes without chaos.

Stop the endless group chat threads. Employees request swaps directly in the app. Managers approve with one tap, and the schedule updates automatically.

Zero
Manual updates needed
100%
Payroll alignment

Clock-ins that reflect reality.

Simple tablet or mobile clock-ins with optional location validation. Track breaks, role changes, and overtime automatically. Fair for staff, accurate for you.

Sarah Jenkins
Head Server
Clocked In
Start Time
16:58
Duration
4h 12m

Build continuity, not just schedules.

People stay longer when systems feel fair. Track preferences, skills, and performance in one place.

Roles & Skills

Tag employees with certified roles (e.g., "Bartender Lvl 2") to ensure the right skills are on the floor.

Preferences

Respect availability and preferred shifts. The system flags when you schedule against a preference.

Performance

See reliability trends, average sales per shift, and punctuality scores at a glance.

Staffing finally aligned with what happens on the floor.

Sales per hour explains workload. Staffing decisions become measurable. See exactly where you overspent on labor or lost revenue due to understaffing.

22%
Labor Cost (Avg)
€85
Sales Per Labor Hr
Peak Efficiency window
Over-capacity detected (20:00)

What restaurants gain with connected scheduling.

-15%
Labor Inefficiency
+20%
Team Satisfaction
5hrs
Saved Manager Time/Wk
100%
Compliance
"Guava changed how we treat our staff. No more last-minute chaos. The schedule is out early, it matches our busy nights perfectly, and the team is happier."
Headshot of restaurant manager
Elena Rodriguez
GM, The Local Kitchen

Common Questions

Can employees set their own unavailability?

Yes. Employees can submit unavailability and time-off requests directly through the app. Managers can approve or deny these requests, and approved time off is automatically blocked on the schedule.

Does the auto-scheduler override my decisions?

Never. Guava provides a "suggested" schedule based on data. You can accept it fully, tweak it, or ignore it completely. You always have final approval before publishing.

Can I manage multiple locations?

Absolutely. You can switch between locations seamlessly and even schedule employees who work across multiple venues, with automatic conflict detection.

Is time tracking mandatory?

No, it's optional. You can use Guava just for scheduling if you have another system for time clocks, though using both provides better labor cost analytics.

Schedules that respect both your business and your people.

See how Guava aligns staffing with real demand.