Hire Local Professionals
For both events & restaurants!
Your Next Shift, Covered
Minnesota's trusted marketplace for vetted hospitality professionals
Post Your Shift
List your position in under 60 seconds. Set the rate, time, and any special requirements.
Review & Hire
Vetted professionals apply instantly. Browse profiles, ratings, and hire with one tap.
Pre-Shift Training
Build Airbnb-style venue profiles. Staff train on your menus, operations, and layouts before arrival.
Work & Pay
Staff shows up and completes the shift. You approve the timesheet, they get paid in 24 hours.
Why Firnela?
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Cost Structure
40% max
zero tax
40-60%
+ tax
$80/hr
+ tax
Pricing Method
You set salary
Marked-up options
Fixed price
Hiring System
You decide who's hired
System chooses
Calls & emails
Vetting Process
Screen, verify, interview
Auto screening
Background checks
Venue Training
Train from home
No training
No tech ability
Platform Support
Local priority
Chat bot
Account rep
Quality You Can Trust
Every member goes through our 3-step vetting process
Screening
Professional profile & account quality
Verification
Manual qualification check by our team
Interview
Personal interview before approval
Quality Staff For
Daily Restaurant Operations
Hire on-demand professionals who already know your restaurant. Staff train on your menu, layout, and operations, at home, before their first shift.
Front of House
Bartenders, Servers, Hosts
Back of House
Line, Prep, Grill, Dishwashers
Support Staff
Barbacks, Runners, Bussers
How to Use for Restaurants
Firnela combines on-demand staffing and venue-specific training systems into one platform. Create a venue profile, build a network of trusted professionals, and hire vetted hospitality staff who arrive prepared to deliver your standards from day one.
Build a Training Profile
Upload your details once. Staff review before arrival — ready from day one.
Walkthrough
Virtual tour of your space
Floor Plan
Layout & table numbers
Menus
Items, ingredients, allergens
Service Steps
Your flow & policies
1. Post a Shift
Set your pay rate, hours, and requirements in about 60 seconds
Invite Staff (optional)
Invite your trusted staff directly to apply for your shifts
Inviting Michaelann
2. Hire Applicants
Review vetted professionals with ratings and hire with one tap
Michaelann G.
Michaelann G.
Michaelann G.
3. Pay for Completion
Only pay when the shift is complete. No upfront fees or hidden charges
Payment Summary
Emma C.
5 Qualified Positions
Maggie S.
3 Qualified Positions
Jennifer J.
6 Qualified Positions
Alexis O.
4 Qualified Positions
Matt F.
3 Qualified Positions
Naomi M.
5 Qualified Positions
Britney P.
7 Qualified Positions
Mellissa G.
4 Qualified Positions
Doyle P.
2 Qualified Positions
Ashley L.
4 Qualified Positions
Andrea K.
3 Qualified Positions
Emma C.
5 Qualified Positions
Maggie S.
3 Qualified Positions
Jennifer J.
6 Qualified Positions
Alexis O.
4 Qualified Positions
Matt F.
3 Qualified Positions
Naomi M.
5 Qualified Positions
Britney P.
7 Qualified Positions
Mellissa G.
4 Qualified Positions
Doyle P.
2 Qualified Positions
Ashley L.
4 Qualified Positions
Andrea K.
3 Qualified Positions
When You Need Them Most
Seasonal Staffing
Patio season? Add staff. Winter slowdown? Scale back. Pay only for what you need.
Match demandWeekend & Holiday Rushes
Scale up for Mother's Day brunch or Friday nights without permanent hires.
No commitmentsTrial Before You Hire
Test a line cook for a weekend. See how they perform before making an offer.
Reduce bad hiresLast-Minute Call-Outs
Server sick at 2PM? Post a shift and get applications in hours, not days!
Fill shifts fastRestaurant Membership
Say goodbye to 50-60% per-shift fees. Activate membership for your location and pay a simple monthly rate instead.
How Membership Works
Add your restaurant location to activate membership. Instead of paying high per-shift fees (50-60% like other platforms), you pay just $75/month + 8% for processing & insurance.
Per-Shift Fees
OLD MODELExample: 1 bartender per week for 4 weeks
Firnela Membership
Same: 1 bartender per week for 4 weeks