closing time shifts

Always stay covered until the doors close

Timble’s Closing Time Shifts ensure your team stays until the business officially closes—no guesswork, no confusion.

What it is and why it matters

Closing Time Shifts let you assign shifts that end when your business closes—without needing to set a fixed end time. This is ideal for roles that involve end-of-day tasks like cleaning, cashing up, or locking up. Your team knows they’re rostered until close, and you save time adjusting shift times each week.

Key benefits

🕒 Smart rostering with flexible endings

Assign shifts that end at “Close” instead of a specific hour. This allows you to accommodate variable finishing times without manual updates.

📣 Clear expectations for the team

When staff see “Close” as their shift end, they know exactly what’s required—no early finishes or confusion.

📉 Fewer no-shows or early departures

Eliminating ambiguity around finish times reduces the chance of early clock-outs and helps maintain consistent service through to close.

🏪 Designed for hospitality, retail, and more

Perfect for cafés, restaurants, shops, and any business that doesn’t always finish at a set time.

How it works

Set your business closing times

Head into Timble’s settings to define your usual closing hours. You can set different times for each day of the week to match your operating schedule. This gives the system a reference point for any shift that ends at “Close”.

Assign ‘Close’ as the shift end time

When building your roster, simply choose “Close” as the shift’s end time instead of a specific hour. Timble will automatically match it to your pre-set closing time, saving you from manually updating rosters every week.

Staff know they’re rostered until close

Once published, staff will clearly see “Close” as their shift end time in both the mobile app and email notifications. This sets clear expectations and helps ensure end-of-day tasks are completed before clocking out.

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FAQs

Can I mix fixed end times and “Close” shifts?
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Will staff see “Close” on their roster?
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What if our closing time changes occasionally?
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Can I set different closing times for different days?
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