The shift runs on memory
- Managers chase incomplete checklists
- Counts and orders drift between sheets
- Important handoffs get buried in chat
- Owners hear about issues too late
Restaurant operations, finally together
Run every shift from one calm place.
Barley brings duties, inventory, food-safety checks, recipes, staff communication, and location oversight into one practical workspace your whole restaurant can use.
Guided rollout with a real person Start with one location and grow Secure owner access stays separate
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Designed for adoption, not disruption
Fast staff PIN access Separate owner controls One or many locations Real workflow previews
Explore Barley’s current workflows
See how the work fits together.
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Duties & accountability
Every person sees the work that matters now.
Barley’s real duty-list pattern keeps the current shift focused: clear tabs, completion states, role context, and history when managers need it.
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Less chasing. More knowing.
Your operation shouldn’t live in five different places.
Paper lists disappear. Spreadsheets fall behind. Group chats bury the one update everyone needed. Barley gives the day a shared, visible system without making the work feel heavier.
Everyone sees the next right thing
- Clear work by role, section, and shift
- Live inventory and operational status
- Structured messages and acknowledgements
- One view across every location
Built around real restaurant work
The tools your shift needs. None of the noise it doesn’t.
Practical workflows for the floor, the bar, the kitchen, and the people responsible for keeping it all moving.
Duties that actually get done
Build role-based lists — one-off or repeating — require a photo where proof matters, and give every shift a clear finish line.
Inventory without the spreadsheet chase
Count stock by location, scan barcodes, and prepare restocking orders — plus a waste log that adjusts the count the moment a manager approves it.
Food-safety checks in the flow
Guide teams through temperature rounds and keep a reliable history managers can review.
Cleaner manager handoffs
Send a message and see exactly who's read it — notes, acknowledgements, and follow-ups, all in one shared place.
Recipes your team can trust
Keep food and drink recipes consistent, and let anyone on the floor check a dish for allergens in one search — not just the one person who memorized it.
The floor, at a glance
Create practical floorplans, track live table status, and combine tables on the fly when a big party walks in.
Not just bar, kitchen, and servers
Add duties, recipes, inventory, or a prep list to any area — then build a new one for Pastry, Patio, or whatever your floor actually runs.
Certifications that don't sneak up on you
Track who's certified for what, get reminded before something lapses, and calculate tip-outs with your restaurant's own formula instead of a spreadsheet.
A plan for the day something breaks
Log a repair with the vendor already on file, or open a ready-made playbook for a POS outage, a power cut, or a walk-in that's failing.
Right-sized from day one
Start with one restaurant. Stay consistent as you grow.
Barley keeps the experience straightforward for the person completing a duty and gives leadership the control to standardize what matters.
For independent restaurants
Replace paper and scattered tools with a simple daily operating system your team can learn quickly.
For multi-location operators
Standardize workflows while keeping inventory, staffing, settings, and visibility connected to each location.
A calmer way to get running
From scattered process to shared rhythm.
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Shape Barley around your restaurant
Set locations, roles, duties, inventory, recipes, and the operating details that make your team yours.
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Give each person a focused view
Staff sign in quickly and see the work, information, and tools that match their role and location.
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See the day without chasing it
Managers and owners can spot progress, exceptions, and follow-ups while there is still time to act.
Pricing that fits the operation
Pick a plan and start today.
Basic and Pro include a 5-day trial. Need a custom setup for a larger group? Talk to us instead.
Single location
Basic
For one restaurant ready to replace scattered tools.
$49/mo
USD · billed monthly
- Up to 1 location
- Up to 4 staff seats
- Up to 4 custom areas
- Up to 40 recipes
- 5-day free trial
Multi-locationPopular
Pro
For growing operators who've outgrown the basics.
$149/mo
USD · billed monthly
- Up to 3 locations
- Up to 20 staff seats
- Up to 8 custom areas
- Up to 100 recipes
- Advanced exports
- CRM (coming soon)
- 5-day free trial
Tailored rollout
Enterprise
For larger groups that need a tailored rollout.
Custom pricing
- Unlimited locations
- Unlimited staff seats
- Unlimited custom areas
- Unlimited recipes
Common questions
A few things to know before we talk.
Is Barley only for multi-location groups?
No. Barley gives a single restaurant a calmer way to run the day, while giving growing groups the location controls and visibility they need to stay consistent.
Does Barley replace our POS?
Barley is focused on restaurant operations: duties, inventory, food-safety checks, recipes, staff coordination, floorplans, and management oversight. It is not positioned as a POS replacement.
How do staff members sign in?
Restaurant staff use a fast, tenant-specific PIN login. Owners and platform administrators use a separate secure account experience.
How much does it cost?
See current plans and start a free trial on our pricing page. Larger, multi-location groups can also talk to sales for a tailored setup.
What if my restaurant doesn't fit Bar, Kitchen, and Servers?
No two restaurants are laid out the same way. Bar, Kitchen, and Servers are just a starting point — add a new area for Pastry, Patio, or anything else your floor runs, and turn on exactly the tools it needs.
How do you handle staff certifications and compliance?
Barley tracks who's certified for what, flags anything expiring soon, and keeps the paperwork attached — so nothing lapses quietly between audits.
Talk to sales
Custom pricing, questions, or just want to say hi?
Running a larger group and need a tailored rollout, or just have a question before you dive in? Tell us how your restaurant runs today and we’ll help you find the right fit.
- No hard sell or surprise checkout
- A walkthrough shaped around your operation
- Built for the people doing the work