About Staffs on Tap
Completed in 24 Weeks with 2 Devs + 1 TL
Staffs on Tap – Redefining On-Demand Staffing for Hospitality and Events
Staffs on Tap is a smart, on-demand staffing platform designed to solve last-minute workforce gaps in hospitality, retail, and events. Leveraging thoughtful analysis and technology, it connects businesses with pre-vetted, skilled professionals quickly and transparently. The platform addresses common staffing challenges — such as sudden absences and unreliable temporary workers — by providing instant access to trained staff for roles like baristas, bartenders, and event crew. Key features include instant matching, role-specific staff allocation, transparent skill profiles, and a secure, fair payment system powered by Stripe. By combining technology with trust, Staff on Tap delivers a seamless, stress-free staffing experience — “No stress. No drama. Just great people, on tap.”
Staffs on Tap is a next-generation staffing platform built to solve one of the biggest pain points in hospitality, retail, and events — last-minute staffing shortages.
Client requirements
The client sought to develop a next-generation on-demand staffing platform specifically for the hospitality, retail, and events sectors. The key requirements were:
- Enable businesses to find and book qualified staff instantly for last-minute or short-notice shifts.
- Ensure transparent hiring and payment processes.
- Maintain high-quality staffing standards through skill-based role assignments.
- Provide a seamless user experience for both businesses and staff.
Problem Statement
The hospitality and event industries frequently experience unpredictable staffing issues such as: Sudden employee absences and last-minute cancellations. Peak-hour demand spikes or short-notice event requirements. Slow, expensive, and unreliable traditional staffing processes. These challenges lead to service disruptions, operational stress, and dissatisfied customers, making it essential to create a faster, smarter, and more dependable staffing model.
Key Challenges of the Project
Creating Staffs on Tap likely required tackling several technical and strategic hurdles:
Speed & Reliability Ensuring businesses could fill urgent staffing needs within minutes.
Skill Verification Assigning staff only to roles they are trained and approved for.
Transparency Building trust between businesses and staff through clear communication and fair pay.
Payment Security Simplifying payments and ensuring accuracy in billed hours.
Scalability Designing a platform capable of handling multiple businesses, shifts, and staff simultaneously.
Solution
Staffs on Tap was developed as a digital staffing platform that connects businesses with pre-vetted professionals for immediate shifts. :
On-Demand Access to Talent Businesses can post a shift and receive suitable, pre-vetted candidates within minutes.
Role-Specific Matching Only staff qualified for specific roles can be booked (e.g., a barista cannot be assigned as an all-rounder).
Transparency and Trust Staff profiles include short induction videos showcasing their skills and communication style.
Secure & Fair Payments Businesses pay only for confirmed hours, with post-shift reviews, bonuses, and tips handled seamlessly through Stripe.
Project Methodology
Agile
Project Management Tool
Backend
Node.js
Frontend
Next.js
Database
PostgreSQL
AWS
