7shifts 101: Manager Log Book
The Log Book is a secure, digital tool that helps keep restaurant managers connected and in sync across every shift. With the Manager Log Book, managers can document important shift notes, assign tasks, and track operational data all in one place, improving communication and collaboration within your team. It operates like a shared journal or diary, 90% of teams using the Manager Log Book report improved communication between managers, leading to a smoother operation.
Mobile: Clipboard icon, in the bottom menu.
Web: Log Book, in the left navigation bar.
Things To Know
- The Log Book is available to Admins, Managers, and Assistant Managers.
- Employee user types do not have access to this feature.
- Only Admin users have the authority to add or delete categories for the Manager Log Book under Log Book > Categories.
- Log Book dates follow a daily calendar and automatically switch to the next day at 12:01 AM.
- Users should enable Manager Log Book notifications in their personal account settings to stay updated.
Tip: If you are adding or editing an entry after midnight, you can manually select the previous date to ensure the note is logged for the correct day.
Log Book Features
The Manager Log Book improves communication and provides oversight into restaurant performance.
- Share notes and updates privately within the management team.
- Integrate a POS or use the 7shifts time clocking app to automatically add sales and labor data to shift notes.
- Log performance reviews, challenges, and shift details for better oversight.
- Managers can access the Log Book from any device to stay updated while off-site.
- Automated emails keep key team members informed of shift details and important updates.
Next Steps
Once you are familiar with the Log Book, you can begin customizing your categories or adding your first entry.
- Review the Manager Log Book Widget Overview to understand available data modules.
- Learn how to set up and Manage Log Book categories for your location.