ExtraShifty is the leading independent shift marketplace — a peer-to-peer gig platform connecting self-employed workers, businesses, and staffing agencies. You can find shifts near you or post a shift instantly, with automatic shift contracts and secure real-time payments, and zero middlemen or agency fees.

How do I find shifts near me?

Create a free self-employed worker profile on ExtraShifty, browse available shifts in your area — including hospitality, bar staff, event staff, catering, hotel, and kitchen work — and apply directly. No agency. No recruiter. Just you and the business.

How do I post a shift on ExtraShifty?

Register as a Business or Agency on ExtraShifty, create your shift listing, set your rate, and reach verified self-employed gig workers in your area instantly. Shift contracts are generated automatically and payment is processed securely in real time.

Is ExtraShifty free to use?

Yes. ExtraShifty is free to join for self-employed workers, businesses, and agencies. There are no hidden agency fees or commission charges deducted from workers — every transaction is directly between the parties.

What types of jobs are available on ExtraShifty?

ExtraShifty specialises in flexible, shift-based gig work including hospitality jobs, bar staff, bartender jobs, waiter and waitress jobs, event staff, catering staff, kitchen staff, hotel staff, promotional staff, and general temporary work.

Your Best Server Didn't Leave Over Pay: Retention Fixes That Cost Almost Nothing

Most hourly hospitality staff don't leave over headline pay.

Your Best Server Didn't Leave Over Pay: Retention Fixes That Cost Almost NothingBy Priya Nair — 26 June 2026.Exit interviews in hospitality are a polite fiction. People say 'more money' because it ends the conversation. The real reasons show up in the rota weeks earlier.Most hourly hospitality staff don't leave over headline pay. Rota fairness, cut-shift habits and hiring mistakes drive people out — and all three are fixable this month.More articles on the ExtraShifty blog