Draft next week's staff rota around your busy times

The problem

Rotas take ages and someone is always unhappy. AI gives you a fair first draft from availability and your busy periods.

What AI does

AI drafts a first version of next week's rota from your opening hours, your staffing needs through the day and when each person can work, using first names only. You compare it with your wage budget, breaks and the rules for younger workers before sharing it.

Time

The steps, in short

1. Write down your opening hours, staffing needs through the day, and when each person can work.
2. Have AI draft a rota table and flag any gaps.
3. Check breaks, hours, pay rates and any limits for younger staff against the official rules.
4. Share the final rota in your usual way.

A short sample prompt

Draft next week's rota for my café as a table by day. Opening hours: [hours]. Cover needed: [staff per time slot]. Team (first names only), with availability and contracted hours: [list]. My rules: [breaks and other rules]. Flag any slot that is short.