The key to operational efficiency and employee satisfaction often boils down to one thing: effective employee management.
In recent years, hospitality tech has transformed the sector, offering new solutions to streamline employee scheduling, communication, and payroll management. Of course, software quality varies among developers, and finding the best one may seem a little daunting.
Restaurant managers need a platform that’s easy to use, reliable, and specifically designed to meet the unique demands of the food service industry. This is where Bizimply comes in as a standout solution.
Why Bizimply? Bizimply has established itself as a leading employee management and scheduling software tailored specifically for restaurants and hospitality businesses.
Known for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive suite of features, Bizimply is designed to address every challenge managers face.
From simplifying scheduling to tracking hours accurately and reducing payroll errors, Bizimply offers tools that empower restaurant owners and managers to focus less on administrative burdens and more on providing excellent customer experiences.
Bizimply’s Employee Management Features
In this section, we’ll run through all of Bizimply’s best features to highlight why it stands out as the perfect tech solution for restaurants.
Scheduling & Shift Management
Bizimply’s user-friendly shift management and scheduling features simplify creating and managing employee schedules in the ever-moving restaurant environment.
With an easy-to-use drag-and-drop interface, managers can quickly assign shifts based on employee availability, past scheduling needs, and peak business times, making it easy to accommodate changing demands.
Automatic notifications keep your employees promptly informed of their schedules and any last-minute changes, reducing the need for manual communication and helping to prevent scheduling conflicts.
Bizimply also gives you insights into labour costs, allowing them to analyse scheduling patterns and make adjustments to control expenses while ensuring adequate staffing.
The platform helps you maintain clear oversight of their labour needs and staff distribution, which supports both operational efficiency and cost control. This streamlined scheduling process not only saves you time, but also enhances transparency and improves employee satisfaction by minimising scheduling errors and miscommunications.
Time Clock
Bizimply’s time clock feature is designed to improve your time and attendance tracking, giving you an accurate and secure way to manage employee hours.
Employees can clock in and out directly on-site via a tablet or designated device, eliminating the need for manual tracking and reducing the risk of time theft, such as “buddy punching” (where one employee clocks in for another).
The system captures exact clock-in and clock-out times, upholding payroll accuracy and helping you keep a reliable record of staff attendance.
This digital time clock feature also supports compliance by tracking overtime and logging attendance data in real time, making it easy to review for payroll processing. You can set alerts for missed clock-ins or late arrivals, enabling proactive adjustments during shifts.
By automating time tracking, Bizimply not only saves you the hassle of manual time entry but also helps improve punctuality and accountability among staff, contributing to smooth daily operations and greater accuracy in labour costs.
E-Signature
Bizimply’s e-signature feature allows restaurants to streamline document management and maintain secure acknowledgment of important forms or policy updates. With e-signatures, you can easily request signatures on essential documents like contracts, onboarding paperwork, shift agreements, or policy acknowledgments directly through the platform.
By securely storing them within Bizimply’s system for easy access and review, this feature reduces the need for paper documents, minimises administrative overhead, and simplifies the management of signed documents.
The e-signature feature also helps maintain compliance by providing a reliable record of signed agreements. Each e-signature is time-stamped, which makes it easy to track when employees have acknowledged a document, providing accountability and transparency in the process.
For new hires, this feature streamlines onboarding by enabling them to complete necessary documentation digitally, which not only speeds up the onboarding process but also keeps all required documents properly signed and stored.
Bizimply’s e-signature functionality ultimately saves time and enhances document security, keeping essential records well-organised and easily accessible.
Bizimply Connect
Bizimply Connect is Bizimply’s in-app communication tool created to improve internal communication within restaurant teams. Through Bizimply Connect, you can send announcements, share updates, and message employees directly within the platform, reducing the need for external communication channels like emails or texts.
This centralisation of communication ensures that important information reaches team members in real-time and keeps all messages and updates organised in one place, particularly useful in a busy restaurant setting where clear, timely communication is essential.
With Bizimply Connect, you can send group announcements or individual messages to staff, whether they’re sharing shift reminders, policy updates, or general news. Employees can also respond to messages within the app, fostering a collaborative environment and improving manager-employee engagement.
By documenting all communication within the system, this tool strengthens communication and increases accountability. Providing a direct, organised way for teams to stay connected, Bizimply Connect helps to reduce miscommunication and improve the overall flow of information within the restaurant.
HR Management
Bizimply’s HR management features provide you with a centralised solution for managing employee records, simplifying onboarding, and tracking performance. Through Bizimply’s platform, you can securely store all essential employee information, including contact details, job roles, pay rates, and employment history.
This digital record-keeping keeps critical information easily accessible when needed, reducing the need for paper files and allowing managers to stay organised, especially in high-turnover environments typical of the restaurant industry.
The HR management features also support efficient onboarding by enabling you to track and complete new hire paperwork and training requirements within the platform.
Bizimply also allows you to monitor performance metrics, track attendance, and document feedback or disciplinary actions in one place, helping identify top performers and areas for improvement.
This comprehensive approach to HR management saves time and reduces administrative work while also promoting a structured, transparent approach to employee management that fosters accountability and supports a positive workplace culture.
Our Customer Success Stories
The Gunton Arms
Opened in October 2011, The Gunton Arms is a traditional pub with rooms set in an expansive historic park near Cromer in North Norfolk. Originally built as Steward’s Farm, the property was once the secondary residence to Gunton Hall.
In the late 1800s, it became a retreat for famed actress Lillie Langtry, a notable visitor and companion of the future King Edward VII. Over time, however, the estate fell into disrepair, with its land sold and woodlands lost, leaving behind a fascinating history.
With a growing business, the team at The Gunton Arms identified challenges in managing schedules, tracking time and attendance, and handling holiday requests efficiently.
Upon exploring solutions, they discovered Bizimply, which they found far simpler and more effective than previous software. We spoke to General Manager Simone Tattersall about their experience with Bizimply so far.
The Challenge
The team needed a better way to manage staffing costs, build schedules quickly, and publish rotas without hassle. Bizimply’s drag-and-drop schedule builder has made a big impact. “Previously, creating schedules took up to two days,” Simone noted. “Now, it only takes a couple of hours to build, create, and publish schedules—we couldn’t believe the time we were wasting before.”
Besides scheduling, Simone wanted more accurate tracking of time and attendance. Relying on employees to self-report hours was time-consuming and slowed payroll processing, as it required back-and-forth communication.
Now, she says, “With Bizimply, I can simply log in from any location, and all employee records are stored and ready, ensuring I stay compliant.”
The Solution
Since implementing Bizimply, payroll time has reduced significantly. Employees now clock in and out using the Time Station app on an iPad or, with permission, remotely from their phones. This sends shift times directly to digital timesheets, ready for approval.
“Bizimply’s timesheet software automatically calculates wages for each shift, accounting for local regulations, holiday pay, and overtime. This saves me time and keeps payroll accurate,” Simone shared.
Holiday management has also become much simpler. Previously, employees would text or write down time-off requests, leading to potential scheduling conflicts and last-minute adjustments. With Bizimply, staff can now submit requests through the app, and managers can approve or deny them easily.
“When I approve a holiday, it blocks them on the schedule, ensuring I don’t accidentally schedule someone who’s unavailable.”
With Bizimply’s centralised document storage, Simone can manage compliance documents, training records, and payroll files seamlessly across two locations. “I can access everything I need without hauling folders around,” she says. “It’s incredibly helpful and keeps me compliant.”
The Gunton Arms team has wholeheartedly adopted Bizimply, and Simone is thrilled with the improvements they achieved. Bizimply has become a core part of their operations, helping them optimise and manage their expanding business efficiently.
Freshwater Beach Holiday Park
Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, located in the British countryside, is dedicated to creating unforgettable family holidays and lasting memories, hosting thousands of visitors during peak months.
Set against scenic landscapes and only a short walk from the beach, the park stretches across 20 acres of camping space. It offers a range of amenities, from amusements and outdoor play areas with daily children’s activities to a private beach and more.
Guests can also enjoy pools, restaurants, bars, and live entertainment close to the touring and camping fields. The park’s mission is simple: to create cherished family memories.
We spoke with James Newman, General Manager at Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, about how Bizimply helps them manage their workforce effectively and meet their operational needs.
The Challenge
Managing a large, dynamic workforce of approximately 160 employees presented Freshwater Beach Holiday Park with significant challenges. Relying on manual methods, such as paper timesheets, was both time-consuming and prone to error. The park sought a better solution to improve workforce management, ultimately turning to Bizimply for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
The manual system required around three full days every two weeks for two employees to process payroll—a heavy burden because of the large workforce and the need for precise time records. This labour-intensive process underscored the necessity for a more streamlined and reliable approach, leading Freshwater Beach Holiday Park to implement Bizimply.
The Solution
Implementing Bizimply has provided Freshwater Beach Holiday Park with real-time visibility over their workforce, transforming their payroll and time-tracking process.
“Switching to Bizimply was about getting a clearer, ongoing picture rather than relying on paper every fortnight,” shared General Manager James Newman. “Before, it took us at least three full days every two weeks with two of us working on payroll. Now, the entire process takes just a few minutes.”
Transitioning from manual timesheets to Bizimply’s digital platform enabled Freshwater Beach Holiday Park to instantly track employee arrivals, eliminating the errors associated with paper-based records. With comprehensive reports at the end of each pay period, payroll processing has become significantly faster and more accurate, saving time and resources.
Bizimply’s support during the setup was invaluable, ensuring a smooth transition. “After a few months, we were running smoothly without needing further help. By Easter, everything was seamlessly in place,” James added.
The platform’s intuitive interface made it easy for the back-office team to navigate, while also facilitating quick adoption across the park’s diverse staff, from department heads to frontline employees.
Crêpeaffaire
Crepeaffaire’s journey began in 2004 with the opening of its first family-owned café in London. Since then, the brand has flourished, bringing its signature crêpes to locations across the UK, from Brighton to Newcastle, and internationally, from the Netherlands to Kuwait.
Starting from its London roots, Crepeaffaire continues to expand, with new stores opening both nationally and abroad.
More than just a crêpe shop, Crepeaffaire’s cosy cafés offer freshly made crêpes crafted right before your eyes, perfect for any craving, any time of day. Pancake fan? You don’t have to wait for Pancake Day, Crepeaffaire serves up delicious options year-round.
With this rapid growth, Crêpeaffaire’s People Manager, Marta, has found that managing the expanding team across multiple locations has become increasingly challenging, necessitating new solutions to support efficient operations.
The Challenge
Before implementing Bizimply, Crêpeaffaire relied on a different software system, which ultimately fell short in supporting their operational needs, employee engagement, and customer service standards.
As the company grew, managing costs and wages became increasingly complex. “We got to a point where we needed something better from the tech industry,” says Marta, Crêpeaffaire’s People Manager. This realisation led to Bizimply being rolled out across their 12 locations.
Marta also noted that the previous system lacked tools to track and improve employee performance. “It’s important to us that our employees develop their skills on the job. Before Bizimply, we had no way of tracking training or upskilling. Now, we can manage performance digitally, raise issues, and even report directly to head office as needed.”
Marta and her team needed greater visibility into key business metrics. “We wanted to uncover more growth opportunities and knew that deeper insights into sales and labour costs would be invaluable.” Bizimply’s tools now allow Crêpeaffaire to track these areas comprehensively, helping drive more informed decisions.
The Solution
As Crêpeaffaire expands, Bizimply helps keep labour costs in check by providing greater oversight and enabling efficient scheduling.
“With Bizimply, we have much more controlled shifts than we did before. We can plan for demand and busier periods to ensure we are providing good customer service,” shares Marta. Managers can now create weekly schedules in just 15 minutes.
Marta also emphasises the visibility Bizimply offers, stating, “We can now separate costs by position and monitor key roles over daily and weekly periods.” This functionality is crucial for optimisinglabour expenses. Reporting has also improved, allowing Crêpeaffaire to run compliance and document expiry reports, ensuring all checks are up to date.
Additionally, Bizimply has partnered with Tenzo to develop an integration tailored to Crêpeaffaire’s specific needs, further supporting their growth.
In Summary
Bizimply stands out as an invaluable tool for restaurant management, offering features that streamline operations, enhance workforce visibility, and improve both employee satisfaction and productivity.
Its easy-to-use scheduling, time-tracking, HR management, and compliance tools empower restaurant managers to optimise labour costs and efficiently handle the complex needs of a dynamic team.
If you’re looking to simplify your workforce management and focus more on creating exceptional guest experiences, Bizimply provides a comprehensive, reliable solution that truly sets the standard in the industry.
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