Shift workers
For short-term pressure: you write the role, the time, the pay and the number of workers, accept applicants until the number is filled, and on the day you see who has arrived.
Shift workers for your venueRestaurants and cafés
Restaurant and café staff,
for every rush.
Baristas, waiters, kitchen assistants and cashiers in Cairo: by the shift for the rush or a last-minute cancellation.
When a restaurant needs extra hands
- The weekend rushThursday and Friday are not like the rest of the week. An extra shift for those hours only, without hiring anyone.
- A cancellation before the shiftSomeone on the team cancelled? Post a shift with the role, the time and the pay, and choose from the applicants. If a worker then cancels before the shift, the Saiiy team looks for a replacement.
- A different day, or a seasonAn opening, a promotion, or a season like Ramadan: extra hours to match that day.
Restaurant and café roles
Roles include:
- Barista
- Waiter
- Kitchen assistant
- Cashier (food & beverage)
- Food runner
- Dishwasher / kitchen steward
- Host / hostess
- Restaurant
- Café
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The shift is written before anyone applies
The role, the time, the pay, the place and the number of workers are on the shift itself, so whoever applies knows what they are coming for.
How to write a clear shiftWhat to expect from Saiiy
- Our team reviews every workerNo worker can apply until our team has reviewed their account.
- See who you’re acceptingYou see their ratings from past venues and the shifts they’ve completed.
- Who has arrived, and who hasn’tOn the day, the app shows you who has arrived.
- One worker or a teamYou set the number, and accept applicants until it is filled.
Ask the Saiiy team about what your venue needs and current availability in Cairo. The drawings and examples are illustrations; they do not represent customers or available openings.
Questions from restaurant and café owners
Can I ask for a barista or a waiter for just one shift?
Yes. Every shift stands on its own: you write the role, the time, the pay and the number of workers, choose from the applicants, and there is no commitment afterwards.
Should I ask for a waiter or a food runner?
Ask for the role where the pressure is: a waiter serves the tables, and a food runner carries the plates from the kitchen so the waiter can stay with the guests.
Who sets the pay?
You do. The pay is written on the shift before anyone applies, so whoever applies knows it from the start.
Can I ask for more than one worker for a shift?
Yes. You set the number when you post, and accept applicants until it is filled.
What if the worker doesn’t show up?
The Saiiy team calls you and works out a solution with you. If a worker cancels before the shift, we look for a replacement.
How do I know the worker will come and do the job well?
No worker can apply until our team has reviewed their account. Before you accept, you see their ratings from the venues they have worked with. On the day, you see who has arrived.
I need someone permanent for the restaurant, not a shift.
The Saiiy team no longer hires full-time or part-time staff for venues. What is available now is shift workers, and if the need comes back every week, you post it as shifts every week.
What happens after I send a message?
The Saiiy team replies and asks about anything missing, helps you post your first shift, and follows up with you.
Where do you work?
In Cairo. Ask the Saiiy team about what your venue needs and current availability in Cairo.
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Restaurants and cafés
Does your restaurant need people?
Tell us what you need.
A shift for the rush, or someone permanent for your team. The team will tell you the steps.