Staff rota basics for street food vendors: simple shifts that actually work

A rota doesn’t need to be complicated - it needs to be clear.

Start with roles, not names

Street food teams usually need coverage for:

• cooking/serving
• front-of-house + payments
• runner/restock (on busy services)
• setup/breakdown

When you plan roles first, it’s easier to swap people in/out.

Keep shifts realistic

Long services are normal - but burnout is expensive.

Try to plan:

• setup buffer time
• short breaks
• clear end-of-day responsibilities

The easiest rota mistake

Not assigning:

• setup duties
• cash-out duties
• cleaning checklist
• who takes stock notes

When those aren’t assigned, they become “someone will do it” tasks.

Where Streatflow fits

Streatflow helps you plan around bookings and keep staff scheduling tied to real service days.

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