Automatic shifts and labor control

Automatic shifts that absorb last-minute absences and reduce labor costs by up to 12%.

Automatic shifts that adjust staff to the predicted real demand, not intuition. Less extra costs, fewer hours lost planning, and automatic legal compliance from day one.

Automatic shift generator with real data

Restaurants already managing their business with Guava

Nacho Bravo
Compà
Mesón Barceloneta
La Bodeguita
Corgi Café
Nacho Bravo
Compà
Mesón Barceloneta
La Bodeguita
Corgi Café

Every point of labor cost is worth €300-400/month in a 30K venue

Going from 32% to 28% labor cost = €1,200/month saved without sacrificing service. Manual shifts oversize 15-25% in low ranges. Guava adjusts staff to demand predicted by time slot. Customers reduce by 8-12% in 90 days.

Team availability
Labor regulations
Real venue load
Generating shifts automatically...
Generated: 5 waiters, 2 kitchen staff, 1 support
Based on predicted service load

Automatic shifts based on data, not intuition.

Guava crosses team availability, labor regulations, sales, bookings, and historical venue load to generate optimal shifts in seconds. The system suggests. You review and publish.

  • Automatic shift generation in seconds
  • Compliance with breaks, hours, and contracts
  • Adjustment according to real demand by time slot

Adjust if you want. Publish when ready.

A quick and clear visual calendar. Adjust shifts, move blocks, and resolve conflicts instantly before publishing the schedule to the team.

Drag and drop
Automatic legal alerts
Templates by service type
Optimized shift calendar
Conflict: Laura is already assigned to another shift
Shift change request
RequestPending
Fri, Oct 24 • Dinner
Shift change requested
Da
David M.
I have an exam and can't cover this shift.

Organized shift swaps.

Employees request changes from the app. The manager approves, and the system automatically validates that the change complies with regulations.

0
legal errors
100%
validated shifts

Legal and dispute-free clocking.

Clock in from mobile or tablet with hourly record keeping as required by law. Entries, exits, breaks, and overtime are automatically recorded.

Laura García
Head of Service
Clocked in
Start
612
Time worked
4h 05m

Much more than just schedules.

Guava allows you to manage people, not just shifts. Performance, tasks, and reliability visible in one place.

Employee performance

Analyze sales per hour, punctuality, and assumed workload to detect who performs best in each service.

Operational checklists

Task lists by role and shift: opening, closing, cleaning, or preparation.

History and reliability

Visualize absences, delays, and consistency without subjective judgments.

Labor cost is no longer an estimate.

Cross hours worked with actual sales to see exactly where money is being made or lost.

28%
Labor cost on sales
€72
Sales per hour worked
Peak Efficiency window
Detected overcost

Real impact on day-to-day operations.

-12%
Unnecessary labor cost
+18%
Productivity per shift
4h
Management time saved / week
100%
Legal compliance
"Shift planning used to take us hours and there were always mistakes. Now we generate them in minutes, comply with regulations, and the team works much more calmly."
María López
Owner, Nacho Bravo Restaurant

Common questions

How does automatic shift generation work?

You indicate each employee's availability and Guava automatically generates shifts using an algorithm that optimizes costs, covers predicted demand, and complies with regulations. You can always review and adjust before publishing.

Does it comply with Spanish labor regulations?

Yes. Guava automatically validates mandatory breaks, maximum hours, contracts, and agreements. It alerts you if a shift violates any rule before publishing, avoiding legal issues and penalties.

Can I measure my team's actual productivity?

Yes. Analyze sales per hour, actual vs. predicted workload, punctuality, and reliability per employee and shift. Identify who adds more value and where to optimize labor costs.

Is clocking in mandatory or can I deactivate it?

It's not mandatory, but activating it significantly improves legal and cost control. It allows you to know exactly how many hours were worked vs. planned, detect unauthorized overtime, and comply with hourly record keeping regulations.

Does it work for restaurants with multiple locations?

Yes. Manage shifts and staff from all your restaurants from a single dashboard. Compare labor costs between locations, move employees between restaurants, and maintain centralized control without losing local flexibility.

Plan better. Pay fair. Take care of the team.

Discover how Guava automates personnel management.

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