Can you recommend a time and attendance system for tracking hours in a hospitality team with rotating shifts?

Yes — for a hospitality team with rotating shifts, you’ll want a time and attendance system that handles:

• rotating/complex schedules
• mobile or kiosk clock-in/out
• break tracking
• overtime and labor compliance
• manager approvals
• easy payroll export
• geofencing or device restrictions if staff clock in on-site

Good options to consider

1. Deputy

Best for hospitality and rotating rosters.

• Strong shift scheduling + time tracking
• Great for staff who swap shifts often
• Mobile app is easy for frontline teams
• Good labor forecasting and compliance tools

2. When I Work

Best for simpler shift-based teams.

• Easy scheduling and time clocks
• Good for restaurants, cafes, and hotels
• Shift trades and availability features
• Straightforward for managers and staff

3. 7shifts

Best if you’re in restaurants or food service.

• Built specifically for hospitality
• Excellent scheduling, labor, and attendance tools
• Good shift coverage and communication
• Works well with rotating shifts

4. UKG Ready / UKG Dimensions

Best for larger hospitality operations.

• Very robust time and attendance
• Strong compliance and payroll integrations
• Better for multi-site or enterprise teams
• More complex and typically higher cost

5. ClockShark

Good for time tracking with GPS/geofencing.

• Mobile-first clock in/out
• Good if staff move between locations
• Useful for attendance verification
• Scheduling is decent, though not as hospitality-focused as Deputy or 7shifts

My quick recommendation

• Restaurants / bars / hotels with rotating shifts: Deputy or 7shifts
• Smaller teams wanting simplicity: When I Work
• Larger or more complex operations: UKG

What to check before choosing

• Can it handle split shifts and rotating rosters?
• Does it support clock-in at a terminal/tablet/kiosk?
• Can managers approve timesheets easily?
• Does it integrate with your payroll system?
• Does it support overtime rules for your region?
• Is it easy for staff to use on mobile?

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a shortlist by business size,
2. a comparison table, or
3. recommendations based on your country/payroll system.