Standby

Standby is a restaurant staffing and team management platform that simplifies hiring and workforce organisation for food service businesses. The company operates a network of vetted, experienced restaurant professionals available for full-time positions, on-demand coverage, and last-minute call-out shifts. Standby's core recruitment service enables restaurants to post shifts, fill same-day or scheduled positions with insured W-2 compliant culinary staff, and transition proven temporary workers into permanent team members with confidence.

Standby specialises exclusively in the restaurant and hospitality sector, serving establishments that require flexible staffing solutions. The platform addresses the unique challenges of food service recruitment by providing access to a curated network of culinary professionals ready to work, whilst maintaining compliance and insurance standards. Standby's staffing model allows restaurants to trial workers before committing to permanent roles, ensuring cultural fit and kitchen compatibility.

Standby operates across the United States and serves restaurants of varying sizes seeking reliable staffing solutions without administrative burden. The company differentiates itself by combining recruitment functionality with comprehensive team management tools including scheduling, timesheet automation, tip pool calculation, and break compliance tracking. Restaurants choose Standby to eliminate staffing chaos, reduce last-minute call-out disruptions, and access a pre-vetted network of experienced culinary professionals ready to fill gaps quickly and compliantly.