Stop Managing Shifts in WhatsApp Groups.
Batch is the AI-powered scheduling app for pubs, restaurants, and cafés. Build rotas in seconds, get instant reports, and let AI handle the headaches.
No credit card needed
Sound Familiar?
You're not alone. Most hospitality teams are stuck with tools that weren't built for scheduling.
WhatsApp Chaos
Important shift info buried under memes. Someone always misses the update.
Spreadsheet Hell
Copy-paste errors. Version confusion. No mobile access when it matters.
Paper Rotas
Staff can't check shifts from home. One change means reprinting everything.
Your AI Scheduling Assistant
No other scheduling app does this. Just describe what you need in plain English and Batch handles it instantly — no menus, no dragging, no spreadsheets.
Build a Full Rota in Seconds
Describe what you need in plain English and the AI builds your entire week's schedule — respecting availability, hours limits, and working time regulations automatically.
Try asking:
"Create next week's rota: 3 staff mornings, 2 evenings, Sarah has Wednesday off"
Instant Reports on Demand
Ask anything about your team's hours, overtime, shift coverage, or costs. No spreadsheets — just answers.
Try asking:
"Show me total hours by staff member last month" or "Who worked the most overtime?"
Fill Gaps When Someone Calls In Sick
When a shift falls through, the AI instantly finds the best available cover based on skills, availability, and hours already worked.
Try asking:
"Find cover for James's bar shift tonight — he's just called in sick"
Managers save 3+ hours per week
on scheduling, admin, and chasing staff
What Our AI Actually Does
No vague "AI-powered" marketing. Here's exactly what Batch's AI handles for you:
Schedule Generation
- •Full week rota in under 30 seconds
- •Respects availability & time-off requests
- •Balances hours fairly across the team
- •Matches roles & skills to shift requirements
UK Compliance Built-in
- •48-hour weekly maximum (Working Time Regulations)
- •11-hour minimum rest between shifts
- •Weekly rest day enforcement
- •Flags violations before you publish
Smart Optimisation
- •Fills gaps when staff call in sick
- •Suggests underutilised staff for extra shifts
- •Respects min/max hours preferences
- •Flags scheduling conflicts before they happen
Reporting & Insights
- •Hours worked per staff member
- •Overtime tracking and warnings
- •Shift coverage analysis
- •Team preference matching scores
Built for Everyone on Your Team
Batch gives managers the tools to run a tight rota, and gives staff everything they need — without the confusion.
AI Schedule BuilderAI
Type what you need in plain English. The AI generates a full rota in seconds — no dragging, no copying, no spreadsheets.
→ From blank page to published rota in under 2 minutes
Smart Reports & Insights
Ask questions about your team's hours, costs, and coverage in plain English. Get instant answers without opening a spreadsheet.
→ Know exactly where your labour costs are going
AI Sick Day Cover
When someone calls in, the AI immediately suggests the best available staff to cover — based on skills, availability, and hours already worked.
→ Gaps filled in seconds, not panicked phone calls
Shift Swap Approvals
Staff request swaps inside the app. You approve or reject with one tap. No more group chat chasing.
→ Swaps handled in seconds, managers stay in control
Time-Off Management
Staff submit holiday or sick day requests. You see availability before you approve — no accidental double-booking.
→ No more scheduling conflicts from missed requests
Team Announcements
Post important updates that staff must acknowledge. You see exactly who has and hasn't read it.
→ No more 'I didn't see it' excuses
Auto Schedule Notifications
When you publish or change the schedule, staff get an email with a direct link to their updated shifts. Deep links take them straight to the right week.
→ Everyone knows the moment the rota changes
Easy Team Onboarding
Share a simple invite link or code. Staff join, set their availability, and they're in — no IT setup, no accounts to create.
→ New staff onboarded in under 5 minutes
Venue Setup & Opening Hours
Set your venue's opening hours once. The AI uses them automatically when generating rotas — no reminders needed.
→ AI always schedules within your actual operating hours
Batch vs What You're Using Now
See how Batch compares to your current “system”
| Feature | Batch | Spreadsheet | Paper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check shifts from anywhere | ||||
| Instant schedule updates | ||||
| Staff set their availability | ||||
| Built-in shift swaps | ||||
| Automatic notifications | ||||
| Time-off requests in-app | ||||
| AI schedule generation | ||||
| UK compliance built-in | ||||
| Instant reports & insights | ||||
| No training needed | ||||
| Hidden Admin Time | Minimal | Hours of chasing | Hours of updating | Hours of reprinting |
Simple, Fair Pricing
Pay as little as £19/month — save hours every week and make scheduling easier than WhatsApp ever was. Unlimited staff. AI scheduling. No surprises.
Per Location
Covers your whole team, no matter the size
- Average scheduling time reduced by 3+ hours/week
- Covers unlimited staff accounts
- Everything included — no add-ons or hidden fees
- AI schedule builder
- Smart reports & insights
- Shift swap marketplace
- Team announcements
- Time-off management
- Automatic email notifications
- Mobile access for everyone (no app needed)
No credit card required • Cancel anytime
Why £19/month is a no-brainer for busy venues
Spend 3+ hours less on scheduling each week
Reduce shift gaps that cost you money
Resolve swap requests in seconds, not hours
No onboarding fees or surprises
See How Much You'll Save
Calculate your potential savings with Batch vs. manual scheduling
Your Potential Savings
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before getting started
Ready to Ditch the WhatsApp Chaos?
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