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Pub rota software that replaces the WhatsApp group
Plan bar, floor, kitchen and close-down cover in one clear week view. Staff see their shifts on their phone; managers approve leave and swaps without chasing screenshots.
Rota sits next to compliance, contracts and clock-in, so the week is not trapped in a separate scheduling login.
Free for a month · No card required
Built for how pubs actually trade
Weekends, late closes, quizzes and match days change the shape of the week. Build cover around the venue, not a generic office template.
- Clear week views for owners, managers and staff
- Holidays and availability in the same place as the rota
- Shift swaps without burying decisions in group chat
- Roles and permissions so the right people can edit
From plan to payroll-ready hours
When clock-in and timesheets sit beside the rota, you spend less time reconciling who worked what.
- Clock-in and timesheets ready for payroll export
- Same team records across sites you manage
- Fewer “what time am I in?” messages
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is pub rota software?
Pub rota software helps managers plan weekly staff cover for bar, floor, kitchen and close-down, then share shifts with the team and manage changes like leave and swaps.
Can House Desk replace a WhatsApp rota?
Yes. Publish a clear week view, keep holidays and availability alongside shifts, and handle swaps in-app so the latest plan is never buried in a chat thread.
Is this only a rota app?
No. Rota is one module in House Desk pub management software, which also covers compliance checks, contracts, QR ordering, stock and more.
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Try HouseDesk free for a month. No card required. From £49 a month after your trial, with every module included.