WHY SUBBYTEAMS

Run your team.
Without the daily chaos.

Rotas, check-ins, time off, shift swaps, payslips and everyday staff requests — brought together in one simple platform.

Less admin for managers. A simpler working day for staff.

Subbyteam manager dashboard on tablet and employee app on phone

One app for the working day.

From arriving for a shift to downloading a payslip, Subbyteam keeps everyday staff tasks in one place.

NFC Check-In & Check-Out

Staff tap the workplace NFC point with their phone when starting or finishing a shift.

Live Attendance

Managers instantly see who is checked in, who is expected and who has not arrived.

Staff Scheduling & Rotas

Create and manage staff rotas from one simple calendar.

Staff App

Each employee gets their own simple mobile view showing the information relevant to them.

Time-Off Requests

Staff request holidays or time off directly through the app.

Shift Swaps

Employees can request to swap shifts with another member of staff without endless group messages.

Open Shifts

Make an available shift visible to suitable staff.

Payslips

Send and securely store employee payslips so staff can access them from their account.

Uniform Requests

Employees can request replacement or additional uniform directly through Subbyteam.

Staff Announcements

Post important workplace updates, notices and team messages in one place.

Staff Profiles

Keep key staff information organised under individual employee profiles.

Attendance History

View previous check-ins and attendance records without searching through spreadsheets.

Manager Dashboard

Give owners and managers a clear overview of staff, shifts, attendance, requests and important activity.

Employee tapping the Subbyteam NFC point
NFC CHECK-IN

Tap. Check in. Get to work.

No bulky clocking-in machines. No paper sheets. Staff simply tap the Subbyteam NFC point with their phone when they arrive or leave.

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Tap the NFC point

Employees hold their phone against the Subbyteam NFC sticker.

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Confirm check-in

A quick confirm on their phone records the start or end of a shift.

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Attendance updates instantly

Managers see live attendance without chasing anyone.

ROTAS

Everyone knows when they're working.

Create rotas, see who's working and deal with changes without chasing staff through messages.

  • Day and week rota views
  • Upcoming shifts
  • Open shifts
  • Shift changes
  • Staff availability
  • Shift swap requests
Staff member checking her Subbyteam schedule on her phone

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Less messaging. Fewer interruptions.

Staff can manage everyday requests themselves while managers keep visibility and control.

Request Time Off

Employees choose their dates and submit a request directly from their phone. Managers see everything in one place to approve or decline.

Pick datesAdd reasonManager approves

Swap a Shift

Staff can request a shift swap with another employee without filling the manager's WhatsApp inbox. Everyone stays in the loop automatically.

Choose shiftPick colleagueManager confirms

Even the small jobs become easier.

Payslips

Give employees one secure place to receive and access their payslips whenever they need them. No more lost emails or messages chasing last month's pay.

Uniform Requests

Need another shirt, apron or work top? Staff can submit a uniform request from their account instead of messaging a manager. Track every request in one place.

LIVE MANAGER VIEW

Know what's happening today.

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Staff

18

Checked In

3

Starting Later

2

Time-Off Requests

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Open Shift

Subbyteam live manager dashboard

Today's rota, recent check-ins, shift swap requests, time-off requests and staff announcements — all without overcrowding the dashboard.

Built for teams that keep businesses moving.

Subbyteam is built for the teams behind cafés, pubs, salons, bakeries, shops and studios.

Coffee Shops & Cafés

Pubs, Bars & Restaurants

Barbers & Hair Salons

Bakeries & Takeaways

Retail & Convenience Stores

Gyms & Fitness Studios

Less admin. Better organised teams.

Save Admin Time

Reduce repetitive staff-management tasks.

Keep Shifts Covered

See gaps quickly and handle changes without chaos.

Give Staff More Control

Let employees handle common requests themselves.

Keep Everything Together

One platform for shifts, attendance, requests and staff information.

Your team already has a phone.

Give them a better way to manage their working day.

Subbyteam keeps the important parts of staff management simple for both the people running the business and the people working in it.

READY TO SIMPLIFY YOUR TEAM?

Bring your team together with Subbyteam.

One simple platform for shifts, attendance and everyday staff management.

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