Full house tonight.
Full team too — guaranteed.
A server calls in sick at 5pm. The chef's food handler certificate expired last month. Nobody knows who has the spare key to the store room. You're managing a restaurant — not an HR office. Cedrios handles the people stuff so you handle the plates.
Built for restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and food businesses across Africa
A day in the life of a restaurant owner
The morning prep cook didn't show up
No one knew until the kitchen opened at 6. No attendance record, no shift handover. Prep is 2 hours behind. Lunch service is going to be a disaster.
A county health inspector walks in
Food handler certificates. All of them. Right now. Your head chef's is current — you think. The two new kitchen assistants? You never collected theirs. The inspector starts writing.
Two servers want Saturday night off
Saturday night is your biggest revenue night. Both asked on WhatsApp. You said 'let me check' to both and forgot. Now it's Thursday and you're scrambling for cover.
The new waitress started 2 weeks ago — no paperwork done
No contract, no ID on file, no emergency contact. She's serving customers and handling payments. If anything goes wrong, you have no documentation.
A blender, a set of knives, and two aprons are missing
The kitchen equipment list hasn't been updated since you opened. Staff borrow things between stations. A former employee took a knife set on their last day. No record.
It's month end — you need to work out everyone's leave
Some staff are full-time, some are part-time, some are casual weekend workers. Who gets leave? How many days have they taken? You're scrolling through 3 months of WhatsApp messages at 8pm.
Every problem above — solved
Every team member on file — kitchen to front of house
Chefs, cooks, servers, bartenders, cleaners, cashiers, managers — complete digital profiles. Qualifications, food handler certificates, emergency contacts, employment type. Add someone in 60 seconds.
New waitress started 2 weeks ago? With Cedrios, her profile, contract, ID, and emergency contact were captured on day one. 60 seconds. No loose ends.
Food safety compliance that protects your business
Food handler certificates, health clearances, fire safety training, first aid qualifications — stored per person with automatic expiry alerts at 90, 30, and 7 days.
Health inspector walks in? Open your phone. Every certificate for every kitchen staff member — current, searchable, ready. The inspector leaves happy.
Leave without killing your service
Staff request leave from their phone. You approve with one tap. The team calendar shows who's already off — so you never approve leave that leaves the kitchen or floor short-staffed.
Two servers want Saturday night off? You see the conflict instantly. Approve one, negotiate with the other. Your biggest night stays fully staffed.
Shift scheduling that fills every station
Coming SoonMorning prep, lunch service, dinner service, weekend brunch, late-night closing. Create shifts, assign staff, manage rotations. One visual calendar for the whole restaurant.
Next week's schedule built in 15 minutes. Everyone sees their shifts on their phone. No more 'I didn't know I was working tonight.'
Track every piece of kitchen equipment
Blenders, knife sets, POS terminals, aprons, keys, tablets — assigned to stations or individuals. Know exactly where everything is. Auto return checklist when staff leave.
Missing knife set? Check the register. Assigned to Station 2, signed out by David. Former employee took it? It was on the return checklist. You caught it at offboarding.
Full-time, part-time, and weekend casuals — one system
Track each employment type with its own leave rules and contract terms. Full-timers accrue leave. Part-timers get pro-rata. Casuals get profiles and document storage. Everyone in one place.
Month end leave calculation? Automatic. Full-time, part-time, casual — all correct, all separate, zero arguments.
Works for every type of food business
| Business Type | Typical Team | Core Needs | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe / Coffee Shop | 2–8 baristas + support | Basic profiles, leave tracking, equipment tracking, food handler certificates | Free (up to 5) or Starter ($2/user) |
| Casual Restaurant | 5–15 staff | Kitchen and floor departments, shift scheduling, leave management, hygiene certifications | Free (up to 5) or Starter ($2/user) |
| Fine Dining | 15–40 staff | Sommelier and specialist certifications, equipment tracking, structured departments, shift coverage | Starter ($2/user) or Business ($4/user) |
| Fast Food / Quick Service | 10–30 staff (high turnover) | Rapid onboarding, shift scheduling, uniform tracking, hygiene compliance | Starter ($2/user) |
| Bakery / Patisserie | 3–15 bakers + support | Early morning shift management, equipment tracking, food safety certificates | Free (up to 5) or Starter ($2/user) |
| Catering Company | 10–50 (mix of permanent + event casuals) | Core team profiles + event casual tracking, equipment issued per event, food handler compliance | Starter ($2/user) or Business ($4/user) |
| Restaurant Chain / Group | 50–200+ across outlets | Multi-location management, per-outlet scheduling, unified compliance, cross-outlet transfers | Business ($4/user) or Scale ($7/user) |
| Food Truck / Street Food | 1–5 staff | Basic profiles, food handler certificates, equipment tracking, mobile-first access | Free |
One system for every station in your restaurant
Kitchen / Back of House
Head Chef, Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Kitchen Assistants, Dishwashers
Food handler certificates, health clearances, knife sets and equipment assigned, shift schedules, uniforms (aprons, chef coats, caps)
Every certificate current, every shift covered, every piece of equipment accounted for
Front of House / Floor
Restaurant Manager, Head Waiter, Servers, Hosts, Bussers
Profiles, leave, shift schedules, uniforms, POS terminal access, food handler certificates
Saturday night fully staffed, no double-bookings, every server properly documented
Bar
Head Bartender, Bartenders, Barbacks
Liquor service certificates, bar equipment assigned, shift schedules, leave
Liquor licence compliance, equipment tracked, shifts covered
Bakery / Pastry
Head Baker, Pastry Chefs, Baking Assistants
Certifications, early morning shift schedules, baking equipment, food safety compliance
4am shifts planned and covered, equipment tracked, certificates current
Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaners, Maintenance Staff
Contracts, shift schedules, cleaning equipment, health certificates, PPE issued
Health standards maintained, equipment accounted for, shifts covered
Management & Admin
General Manager, Assistant Manager, Accountant, HR
Contracts, company assets (laptops, phones), leave, access to financial systems
Full visibility across kitchen, floor, and bar from one dashboard
One expired certificate can shut you down
Food safety isn't optional. Health inspectors can visit anytime. An expired food handler certificate means fines, bad publicity, or closure. Cedrios makes sure you're always ready.
| Document | Why It Matters | Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Food Handler Certificate | Required for all food preparation staff. Expired = immediate compliance violation. | 90, 30, 7 days |
| Health Clearance Certificate | Proves staff are medically fit to handle food. Required by county health departments. | 90, 30, 7 days |
| Fire Safety Certificate | Commercial kitchens must comply with fire safety regulations. Expired = shut down risk. | 90, 30, 7 days |
| First Aid Qualification | At least one trained first aider required on premises during operating hours. | 90, 30, 7 days |
| Liquor Licence (staff handling) | Staff serving alcohol may need personal certification in some jurisdictions. | 90, 30, 7 days |
| Business Hygiene Inspection | County health department inspection. Failure = closure notice. | 90, 30, 7 days |
The compliance dashboard shows every certificate expiring in the next 90 days. One screen. Zero surprises when the inspector walks in.
What it costs for your restaurant
| Restaurant | Staff | Plan | Monthly | Annual | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food truck / street food | 3 | Free | Free | Free | Free forever. Profiles, leave, food safety certs. |
| Small cafe | 5 | Free | Free | Free | 5 staff? Still free. |
| Casual restaurant | 12 | Starter | $24 | $240 | Less than one main course per month |
| Busy restaurant | 25 | Starter | $50 | $500 | Less than Saturday night's dessert sales |
| Fine dining | 40 | Business | $160 | $1600 | Less than one health inspection fine |
| Restaurant group (3 outlets) | 80 | Business | $320 | $3200 | Less than one stolen knife set per outlet per year |
| Chain (5+ outlets) | 150 | Scale | $1050 | $10500 | One system across every kitchen |
Pay annually and get 2 months free
Cedrios follows your service rhythm
What happens
Prep shift starts, ingredient delivery check-in, kitchen setup, staff attendance
How Cedrios helps
Shift schedule shows who's on prep. Attendance confirms they're there. Replacements identified instantly if someone's missing.
What happens
Full kitchen and floor coverage, high volume, equipment in constant use
How Cedrios helps
Every station staffed according to schedule. Equipment assigned and tracked. Leave calendar ensured no gaps.
What happens
Shift handover, cleaning, prep for dinner, staff changeover
How Cedrios helps
Shift handover visible on calendar. Evening team sees their schedule. Manager has full visibility of who's coming and going.
What happens
Peak revenue hours, full coverage essential, Saturday night pressure
How Cedrios helps
Saturday team confirmed days in advance. No surprises. Every station covered. Leave conflicts caught long before service starts.
What happens
Leave reconciliation, equipment check, schedule planning, compliance review
How Cedrios helps
Leave balances auto-calculated. Equipment register current. Next week's schedule ready. Compliance dashboard green. You go home on time.
Before Cedrios vs. After
Before
- Prep cook no-show discovered when kitchen opens
- Health inspector asks for certificates — panic scramble
- Saturday night short-staffed because you double-approved leave
- New hire serving customers with no contract or ID on file
- Missing knife sets, aprons, and POS equipment every month
- Shift schedule on WhatsApp — half the team didn't see it
- Month-end leave count: 2 hours of scrolling WhatsApp at 8pm
- Staff leave and equipment walks out the door
After Cedrios
- Shift schedule shows who's on prep. No-show flagged immediately.
- Every food handler certificate stored with expiry alerts. Always ready.
- Team calendar shows conflicts before you approve. Saturday stays full.
- New hire fully onboarded in 60 seconds — contract, ID, certs, done.
- Every piece of equipment logged, assigned, and accounted for.
- Everyone sees their schedule on their phone. Published days in advance.
- Leave balances automatic. Full-time, part-time, casual — all correct.
- Auto return checklist: uniform, keys, equipment. Nothing goes missing.
What restaurant owners say
“We have 20 staff across kitchen and floor. Before Cedrios, I spent every Sunday evening building next week's schedule on paper. Now it takes 15 minutes and everyone gets it on their phone.”
Restaurant Owner
Nairobi
“The county health inspector came unannounced. I pulled up every food handler certificate on my phone while he waited. He left with no findings.”
Head Chef
Mombasa
“We lost 2-3 apron sets and a knife kit every quarter. Once we tracked equipment in Cedrios and added return checklists, the losses stopped.”
Restaurant Manager
Kigali
Frequently asked questions
You plate perfection.
Let Cedrios handle the people.
Free for up to 5 staff. No credit card. Set up before tonight's service.