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Shift cover · Houston

Short a bartender? Somebody nearby wants the shift.

A call-out, a slammed Saturday, a private party. Venues post the shift; bartenders within about 15 miles get pinged and apply in a tap; the venue picks. Free for both sides.

I bartend: join and turn it onI run a bar: claim your venue

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For bartenders

  1. Turn on Bartending in SettingsAdd your TABC expiry, the parts of town you will work, and a line about your experience. Your profile gets a Bartender badge.
  2. Get pinged when a bar near you is shortIn the app, and by email unless you turn that off. Set your home zip so you only hear about shifts within about 15 miles.
  3. Apply in a tapSay how they should reach you and add a note. Only that venue sees your contact info.
  4. Hear back fastIf they pick you, you get "You're on" with their number. If someone else covers it, you're told that too.
Join and turn it on

For venues

  1. Claim your venue (free)Then open its Manage page and the Bookings tab.
  2. Post the shiftPick "Bartender (cover a shift)", set the time and the pay (like $15/hr + tips). Bartenders nearby are pinged the moment you post.
  3. See who appliedEach applicant shows their TABC date, experience, the areas they work, their note and how to reach them.
  4. Pick oneThe shift is marked filled, they get your number, and everyone else is told it is covered.
Claim your venue

Good to know

  • It's free. No fees for posting or applying.
  • Pay is between you and the venue. Regulars Guide doesn't employ anyone or handle payroll.
  • TABC is self-reported. Venues should check the certificate like they would for any hire.
  • Your email stays private. Venues only see the contact you choose to share when you apply.