Shift Pattern Generator
Pick your opening days and cover. We'll suggest a starter shift pattern and the headcount needed to make it work.
Coverage
e.g. lunch + dinner = 2; all-day = 1.
Standard 5-on-2-off
2 shifts/day, 2 staff/shift · about 4 people needed.
Predictable Mon–Fri pattern. Easy to staff, gives everyone the weekend.
| Person | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | On | On | On | On | On | · | · |
| P2 | On | On | On | On | On | · | · |
| P3 | On | On | On | On | On | · | · |
| P4 | On | On | On | On | On | · | · |
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