Running a pub means juggling staff rotas, tracking performance, and keeping everyone motivated – all while dealing with last-minute call-offs and busy weekend rushes. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Every landlord I know struggles with staff management, and most of the tools out there cost a fortune or are built for massive chains, not independent pubs.
That’s exactly why I built SmartPubTools. After years of scribbling rotas on the back of beer mats and trying to remember who’d worked the most shifts, I knew there had to be a better way. Our free staff management app for pubs gives you everything you need to keep your team organised and motivated, without the hefty price tag.
Staff Scheduling Made Simple
Creating rotas shouldn’t take hours of your week. Our free FOH app lets you build staff schedules in minutes, not hours. You can:
- Drag and drop shifts to create rotas quickly
- See everyone’s availability at a glance
- Handle shift swaps without the back-and-forth texts
- Track hours to stay on top of wage costs
No more crossed-out names on paper rotas or confusion about who’s supposed to be working. Everything’s digital, clear, and accessible to your team on their phones. Your staff can check their shifts, request time off, and even pick up extra hours when others drop out.
Keep Your Team Motivated
Here’s where SmartPubTools gets interesting. We’ve built gamification right into the platform because let’s face it – a bit of friendly competition never hurt anyone. Staff can earn points for punctuality, upselling, or customer feedback. Our leaderboards show who’s performing well, and trust me, your team will love seeing their names at the top.
This isn’t just about making work fun (though it does that). When your staff are engaged and competing to do better, your pub wins. Better service, higher sales, fewer no-shows – it all adds up to a smoother operation and more profit in your pocket.
The best part? Unlike other hospitality management tools that charge per user or per location, SmartPubTools is completely free. No hidden costs, no premium features locked away, no contracts. Just proper tools built by someone who understands what it’s like to run a pub.
Ready to get your staff management sorted? Try SmartPubTools free today and see how much easier running your pub can be. Your future self will thank you for it.
Free Tool for UK Pub Landlords
SmartPubTools FOH App — Free, Forever
Built by a real pub landlord from the North East. Staff gamification, shift tracking, leaderboards and rota tools — free, no subscription, no credit card needed.
Takes 2 minutes · Free forever · Made for UK pubs