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Shift schedule templates by sector

Download the template that best fits your business or automate the whole thing with Qadra. All free, all compatible with Excel and Google Sheets.

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Restaurant shift schedule template

Split shifts, lunch and dinner service, hours tracking for hospitality.

Hospitality Excel template

Original template with usage guide, weekly schedule, and hours summary.

Why start with a template?

Templates are a great starting point — but they only scale with you if you automate them.

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No software, no learning curve. Open, edit, print.

Tailored by sector

Each template includes typical shifts and applicable rules for the sector.

Easy migration to Qadra

When you grow, import your team and Qadra generates the schedule for you.

Frequently asked questions

Are the templates really free?
Yes. No signup, no credit card, no watermark. We only ask for your email if you want to be notified when we publish new templates.
What format are they in?
All include an .xlsx version (Excel and Google Sheets) and a printable PDF. Some include hours-calculation formulas and shift-length warnings.
Why does Qadra publish templates if it sells software?
Because we know small businesses start with Excel. Templates solve the immediate problem; when the team grows, moving to Qadra is the natural next step.

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