For Businesses
Fill gaps in your rota.
If a chef drops out or you need extra runners for an event, our vetted workers can take the available shifts. We support your team rather than replace it.
Book coverVetted shift cover.
When you need it.
INICIO provides vetted temporary staff to restaurants, hotels and caterers. We also refer workers to courses that can help them build their skills and progress at work.
Our promise
Temporary cover that keeps service moving.
When someone drops out or demand increases, we help you fill the gap. We support your recruitment team with temporary cover; we do not replace it.
Speed
A booking desk available around the clock for urgent requests.
Reliability
We check identity, right to work, references and previous shift feedback.
Standards
Workers are matched to the role, venue and level of experience you need.
What we cover
Temporary staff across your venue.
We cover kitchen, bar and front-of-house roles, and refer workers to relevant training.
Chefs & Kitchen
Head chefs, sous chefs, chefs de partie, commis chefs and kitchen porters for temporary shifts.
Front of House
Waiters, runners and hosts who arrive briefed and ready for the shift.
Bar
Bartenders for bars, restaurants, hotels and events.
Referred Training
Course referrals that help workers gain useful qualifications and develop their skills.
For Workers
Find flexible shifts and build your skills.
Apply for temporary work at hospitality venues, receive weekly pay and access referrals to courses that support your next step.
Apply to work with us INICIO Shift Connect
Post shifts and manage cover in one place.
INICIO Shift Connect lets businesses post temporary vacancies with the role, time and rate. Vetted workers can see the details and accept shifts that match their skills and availability.
Businesses post vacancies
Add the role, date, time and rate for each shift.
Vetted workers get notified
Suitable workers can see the vacancy in the app.
A worker accepts the shift
You can see who has accepted and manage the booking.
Never 86 a shift.
Shift ConnectLive
Sous Chef
Mayfair · Tonight 18:00
£24/hr
Waiter × 3
Soho · Sat 17:30
£16/hr
Bartender
Shoreditch · Fri 20:00
£18/hr