Cafe & Coffee Shop Rota Templates

Ready-made shift templates designed specifically for cafes, coffee shops, and bistros. Each template can be launched instantly in our app with no registration required.

Available Templates

Standard Independent Cafe Template Preview
Standard Independent Cafe

Ideal for independent cafes with consistent weekday hours (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), adjusted weekend schedules, and cost-efficient staffing that balances coverage with peak times.

  • Weekday hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with overlap shifts
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • 3-6 staff members with rotating weekends
  • Lunch peak overlap (12:30-1:30 PM)
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Compact Community/University Cafe Template Preview
Shorter Hours Cafe Template

Designed for smaller cafes in university or community settings with shorter hours (8:30 AM–4:00 PM) and lean staffing while covering all essentials.

  • Compact hours: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM weekdays
  • Reduced weekends with single Sunday shift
  • 2-6 staff members (often part-time students)
  • Minimal staffing with lead rotation
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Full-Day Shift Template Preview
Full-Day Shift Cafe

Perfect for cafes preferring full-day shifts (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with complete daily coverage per employee, incorporating UK labour law breaks and fair rotation schedules.

  • Full-day shifts: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (weekdays)
  • UK labour law compliant (20-min breaks)
  • 5 staff members with fair rotation
  • No split shifts - complete daily coverage
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Our templates include:

  • Free Exports: Download your completed rota to PDF, EXCEL, or CSV at any time.
  • Make modifications: Get a free 14-day trial of our software to make unlimited modifications and refine your schedule. Exports remain free throughout your trial!
  • Instant Access: No registration required to try templates. Click and start planning immediately.

How It Works

Click "Launch Template" to open the template directly in our app. No registration required! You can immediately start customizing the schedule, adding your staff, and adjusting shift times. Export your completed rota to PDF, Excel, or CSV for free.

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