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title: "Get to Know Shifty: A Smarter Way to Train, Engage, and Schedule Your Restaurant Team"
description: Discover Shifty, an all-in-one app designed to streamline training, engagement, and scheduling for restaurant teams, enhancing performance and efficiency.
---

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# [Get to Know Shifty: A Smarter Way to Train, Engage, and Schedule Your Restaurant Team](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/blog/get-to-know-shifty-a-smarter-way-to-train-engage-and-schedule-your-restaurant-team)

 Written by [Beth Hussey](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/blog/author/beth-hussey) | Jun 13, 2025, 12:00:02 PM

Hi, I’m Beth Hussey—restaurateur, operator, and founder of **Shifty**. I created Shifty because running a successful restaurant means more than great food. It’s about people. And people need training, clarity, and confidence to thrive.

In this short video, I’m going to show you how Shifty can help your team do exactly that.

Here’s how our all-in-one app works:

 

 

### **Smart Menus That Empower Your Team**

 

At the heart of Shifty is our [**menu catalog**](https://www.shiftyinc.com/feature/menu)—a super-detailed, searchable system that stores everything about your offerings. From sauces and spirits to upsells and allergens, it’s all in one place.  This helps your staff:

- Understand each dish inside and out
- Find recommendations based on guest preferences
- Communicate confidently—without flipping through binders

When your team feels knowledgeable, they sell better. Simple as that.

 

### **Flashcards That Make Learning Stick**

 

Remember cramming for a test with flashcards?

There’s a reason it worked!

Shifty includes an auto-generated flashcard for every menu item—and lets you create your own for things like service steps, policies, and company values.

These flashcards are **gamified** to boost engagement and accountability. It’s bite-sized learning backed by science.

 

 

### **A Resource Library That Lives in Their Pocket**

 

Forget the printers. Shifty’s **interactive resource builder** gives you a place to store all your training materials: SOPs, recipes, media, and more. Your team gets sleek, branded content right on their phones—when and where they need it most.

Need to update a policy or dish? Do it once. It updates everywhere.

 

### **Better Onboarding with Interactive Training Shifts**

 

Shadow shifts are the industry standard. Shifty makes them [structured, consistent, and effective](https://www.shiftyinc.com/feature/training).

Trainers and new hires are connected in real-time through guided checklists, training curriculums, flashcard testing, and instant feedback loops.

Managers can track progress and ensure that everyone is learning the right way—your way.

 

 

 

### **Boost Engagement with Announcements, Quizzes, and Surveys**

 

Shifty helps you communicate better too. Our [**engagement tools**](https://www.shiftyinc.com/feature/engage) let you send targeted messages, company updates, mini quizzes, and feedback surveys—on a schedule or as needed.

 

Whether you’re reinforcing training or checking in on team morale, we help you keep everyone informed, aligned, and inspired.

 

 

### **Scheduling That Works Like You Do**

 

Say goodbye to clunky spreadsheets. Shifty’s [**shift-first scheduling**](https://www.shiftyinc.com/feature/schedule)mirrors how managers actually schedule: by role, availability, and need.

 

- Create templates
- Set priorities
- Auto-generate schedules based on real-time staff preferences and availability

 

We call it **“aces in places”**—because your best people should be where they shine. And if you’re still spending an hour a week building the schedule, that’s an hour too many.

 

 

### **Ready to Get Your Shift Together®?**

Whether you’re opening your first location or managing a thriving multi-unit operation, Shifty gives you the tools to train better, engage deeper, and schedule smarter.

Let’s take the heavy lifting off your plate so you can focus on what you do best: creating great guest experiences and building a team that sticks.

👉 [**Schedule a demo**](https://www.shiftyinc.com/book-demo) with me and get one step closer to getting your shift together.

 

 

 

 

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