Operations Software for Restaurant Managers
Sideworks brings checklists, scheduling, guest feedback, events, shift handoffs, and maintenance into a single app — so they can focus on leading, not logging in.
When managers have the right system, everything gets better.
Your managers are already great at hospitality. But they spend too much time juggling disconnected tools, chasing updates, re-explaining processes, etc. One smart, unified system helps them become the leaders you know they are, it's why you hired them.
Increase employee retention rates
Constantly hiring, training new staff is expensive internally and produces an inconsitent guest experience. Happy employees treat guests better. Happy guests spend more.
Consistency that scales with you
Every location runs the same playbook. New managers ramp faster because the system carries the knowledge, not just the people.
More time leading, less time logging in
One app for checklists, schedules, feedback, and maintenance means fewer tabs and more face time with the team.
Operations Management
Digital checklists with photo proof your team actually completes.
Events & Activations
Plan, execute, and report on events — all in one place.
Shift Management
Seamless handoffs and daily notes between every shift.
Surveys & Feedback
Capture what guests and employees actually think.
Team & Scheduling
Build schedules, track hours, and manage your whole team.
Back Office
Documents, expenses, and maintenance — out of email, into one system.
Six pillars of operations, one app managers actually love.
Every tool your team juggles today — consolidated into a single system that works together.
Operations Management
Free checklist templates to get started fast, or build custom templates for your specific workflows. A resources library keeps SOPs, guides, and training materials at your team's fingertips.
Events & Activations
Make recurring events easy with reusable templates. Collaborate with staff, vendors, and external parties in one place. Post-event reporting keeps ownership and management aligned.
Shift Management
Daily shift notes and seamless manager handoffs mean nothing falls through the cracks between shifts. Built-in performance tracking helps managers grow with clear, consistent feedback.
Surveys & Feedback
Guest feedback surveys capture what customers actually think. Employee satisfaction surveys surface team morale before problems escalate. Both give managers the signals they need.
Team & Scheduling
Onboard and offboard employees in one flow. Build weekly schedules, estimate labor costs, and export hours directly to your payroll system. Labor summary reports give you the full picture.
Back Office
Document repository, service provider management, expense approval workflows, work orders, and maintenance schedules — the back-office work that usually lives in email threads and spreadsheets.
Up and running in minutes, not months.
No lengthy onboarding. No training manuals. Your team picks it up on the first shift.
Book a quick demo
We'll walk through your operation and show you how Sideworks fits. Bring your team's biggest pain point — we'll solve it live.
Set up your playbook
Import your current checklists or start from templates. Add photo proof, set schedules, and invite your team — all in one sitting.
Run a stronger shift tonight
Your managers have one home base. Your team has clear expectations. And you have visibility into every location — from anywhere.
Operations checklists your team actually completes.
Start with free templates or build your own. Every task can include timestamped photo verification so managers can see the quality of work — not just a green checkbox. Shareable links extend checklists to contractors, vendors, and cleaning crews without extra logins.
Photo proof, not just checkboxes
Every completed task includes a timestamped photo so managers can verify quality from anywhere.
Shareable links for anyone
Send a checklist to cleaning crews, vendors, or contractors — no login required, no extra seats.
Shift notes & handoffs built in
Every shift ends with notes for the next manager. No more “what happened last night?” texts.
Free to start
Free templates + 1 location at no cost. No card required. Try it on your next closing shift.
Stronger managers, stronger businesses.
The research is clear: when managers have the right systems, everyone wins.
Team performance starts with the manager
Gallup found that 70% of team engagement is determined by the manager. Better tools mean better managers mean better teams.
Saved every time you keep an employee
That's the cost to replace one hourly restaurant worker. Consistent systems reduce confusion and turnover together.
More profit from loyal guests
A 5% improvement in customer loyalty drives 25–85% profit increases. Consistency is what brings guests back.
Built for managers who want to grow, not just comply.
- Built for enterprise chains and franchise auditing
- Binary task tracking: done or not done
- Internal-only — everyone needs an account
- Knowledge locked in binders and people's heads
- Separate tools for every function
- Months to set up, training manuals required
- Designed for independents and small groups (2–20 locations)
- Operations, events, scheduling, surveys, and back office — one app
- Photo verification shows quality, not just completion
- Shareable links for contractors, vendors, and external parties
- Seamless shift handoffs with daily notes and performance tracking
- Free to start, set up in minutes, no training needed
Everything you need to know about Sideworks.
What is Sideworks?
Sideworks is an AI-powered operations platform built for restaurant, food hall, and hotel managers. It brings checklists, scheduling, guest feedback, events, shift handoffs, and maintenance into one app — so managers can focus on leading, not juggling tools.
Is Sideworks free to use?
Yes. Sideworks offers a free tier that includes digital checklists and one location — no credit card required. Paid plans unlock additional features like multi-location support, scheduling, surveys, and event management.
What types of restaurants and hotels use Sideworks?
Sideworks is designed for independent restaurants, food halls, boutique hotels, and small hospitality groups with 2–20 locations. It's built for assistant managers and GMs who need one tool to run daily operations — not a complex enterprise platform.
How is Sideworks different from Jolt or other restaurant management software?
Traditional tools are built for enterprise franchise chains and compliance auditing. Sideworks is designed for independent operators and small groups — with a simpler setup, AI-powered workflows, photo verification on every task, and a free tier to get started in minutes instead of months.
Do my staff need accounts to use Sideworks checklists?
No. Sideworks checklists can be shared via public links — cleaning crews, vendors, and contractors can complete tasks with timestamped photo proof without creating an account or paying for extra seats.
How long does it take to set up?
Most teams are up and running in under 5 minutes. Start with free checklist templates or import your own. No lengthy onboarding, training manuals, or IT support needed — your team picks it up on the first shift.
One app. Every shift. Stronger managers.
Operations, events, scheduling, surveys, shift handoffs, and back office — all in one place. Free to start. Set up in minutes.