Quinyx + Edda: Optimized shift scheduling and payroll control for the restaurant industry

About Quinyx:

Quinyx is a leading platform for staff scheduling and workforce management, specially adapted for industries with shift-based work. The system helps restaurants manage shifts, time tracking, absences, and staffing in an efficient and flexible way. With Quinyx, restaurant managers can reduce administration, improve planning, and ensure a more sustainable staffing strategy.

**Challenges restaurant managers face with staff scheduling

Staff scheduling is one of the most complex tasks in the restaurant industry, and many managers face challenges such as:

• Miscalculation of staffing → Too many employees on shift lead to unnecessary labor costs, while too few employees result in poor service and stress for the team.

• Manual shift planning takes too much time → Many restaurants still use spreadsheets or inefficient systems to manage shifts, making it time-consuming to adjust for changes.

• Difficult payroll control → Unpredictable costs related to overtime, supplements, and short-term substitutes can make it challenging to keep the budget under control.

• Missing connection between staffing and sales forecasts → Shifts are often planned without considering expected number of guests, which can lead to inefficient operations.

• High absence and turnover → Without a data-driven approach to staff scheduling, restaurants can struggle to adapt to fluctuations in the workforce and ensure good working conditions.

**How Edda + Quinyx solves these challenges

By integrating Quinyx with Edda, restaurant managers get an AI-driven solution that automates staff scheduling, optimizes labor costs, and improves workflow.

🔹 Automated staff scheduling → Edda uses historical sales data and weather forecasts to predict guest traffic and suggest optimal staffing.

🔹 Real-time control over labor costs → The integration provides insight into labor percentage in real-time, helping you avoid expensive overtime hours and inefficient use of resources.

🔹 Reduce absence with predictive analysis → AI can predict staffing challenges and suggest measures to reduce absence and turnover.

🔹 Dynamic shift adjustments → When the restaurant's traffic changes, Edda can automatically suggest shift adjustments based on actual needs.

🔹 Integration with POS and financial systems → By connecting Quinyx to Edda, you get a holistic view of how staffing affects revenue and operational margins.

🔹 Better work life for employees → With smarter shift scheduling, it becomes easier for employees to swap shifts, achieve better work-life balance, and reduce stress on busy days.**

With Quinyx + Edda, restaurant managers get a smarter, more automated system for staff scheduling that reduces labor costs, improves team well-being, and ensures optimal staffing – every single day. 🚀