Hire full-time, fill call-outs, or flex your staff up for busy nights. Standby handles payroll, insurance, and compliance. Hire full-time or bring in extra help — Standby handles payroll, insurance, and compliance.
Browse experienced restaurant professionals and find the right fit for your kitchen — whether you need someone full-time, part-time, or occasional support during busy stretches.
Have an experienced Standby Pro join your team for a busy weekend or to fill a call-out. Request a Pro and they can start working as early as the same day.
Post a shift or send a request for the role, start time, and any requirements.
We connect you with a vetted Standby Pro — and you see confirmation in the app.
Hours flow into timesheets and reporting so the shift doesn’t create admin later.
Most restaurant staffing options trade speed for risk. Standby is built for restaurants that want reliable coverage and clean operations — without misclassification or insurance headaches.
All workers are W-2 employees of Standby — so you don’t risk misclassification of gig workers.
Standby covers each worker with insurance. One less thing for you to worry about.
Each worker is vetted by Standby and has proven experience in the culinary/restaurant industry.
Standby handles payroll and tax admin for Standby Pros — so your team can focus on service.
From onboarding to payroll workflows, we reduce the staffing admin that eats your week.
Post a shift and get connected with a Standby Pro quickly — especially for call-outs and surges.
Standby keeps your own team organized — schedules, timesheets, and reporting. On-demand staffing is the safety valve: when you’re short, you request coverage without breaking your system.
Standby gives restaurants a modern staffing option — W-2 compliant, insured, and integrated into the same system you use to schedule and manage your team.
Standby Pros are culinary workers who can cover common back-of-house roles (prep, line support, dish, and more depending on your market and roster). Tell us the role and requirements — we’ll match accordingly.
Yes. Standby Pros are W-2 employees of Standby, which helps reduce misclassification risk compared to 1099 “gig” models.
Standby covers each Standby Pro with insurance and handles payroll administration for Standby Pros. Your team stays focused on running service.
Many requests can be covered same-day depending on timing and availability. The earlier you request coverage, the better your odds.
Admin Suite is how you manage your own team (scheduling, timesheets, reporting). When you’re short, you can request a Standby Pro as coverage — without switching tools or losing organization.