How ShiftChef works
ShiftChef connects Austin bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues directly with the bartenders, door security, and kitchen staff who want to work there. No staffing agency, no résumé pile, no middleman fee eating into anyone's pay.
What ShiftChef is
ShiftChef is a shift-based job board built specifically for Austin's Sixth Street hospitality scene. Venues post an open shift — a bartender for Friday night, door security for a private event, a prep cook for the weekend rush — and workers who are free and qualified apply directly. The venue picks who they want, sends them the details, and the shift gets covered.
It's not a staffing agency and it's not a general job board. Every post is a real, dated, paid shift at a real Austin venue.
For workers: how to find a shift
- Create a free account. Tell us your name and what kind of work you're looking for.
- Browse or search the map. Filter by role — Bartender, Door Security, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, or Kitchen Staff — and see exactly where each shift is on a map of Sixth Street.
- Apply in one click. Add a short note if you want, and the venue sees your application right away.
- Get hired. If the venue picks you, you get a message with the details — where to go, when to show up, and what to bring.
See open bartender, security, and kitchen shifts in Austin →
For venues: how to post a shift
- Add your venue. Name, address, and a quick description — it takes under a minute.
- Post the shift. Role, pay rate, hours, and how many people you need.
- Review applicants. See who applied, their experience, and their contact info.
- Hire and message them. One click sends a hire confirmation with next-steps instructions built in.
Your first post is free. After that it's $20 per shift, or $50 for a 3-pack.
Frequently asked questions
What is ShiftChef?
A direct staffing marketplace for Austin bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues. Venues post open shifts; workers apply directly. No agency in between.
Is ShiftChef free for workers?
Yes — creating a worker account and applying to shifts is always free.
How much does it cost to post a job?
Your first post is free. After that, $20 per shift, or $50 for a 3-pack.
What roles are on ShiftChef?
Bartender, Door Security, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, and general Kitchen Staff — focused on the Sixth Street corridor in downtown Austin.