Hospitality staffing in San Diego doesn’t have to be a headache—with Qwick, you can conveniently cover shifts when you need it most. Our easy-to-use platform connects hospitality businesses to top freelancers in the San Diego area so they can stay out of the weeds and keep running smoothly. Whether you’re in Temecula, Coronado, or anywhere in between, you can call on Qwick to connect you with vetted, experienced talent.
Bartender
Mixologist
Restaurant Server
Food Runner
Busser
Barista
Dishwasher
Line Cook
Prep Cook
Food Assembler
General Labor
General Cleaning
Event Chef
Banquet Cook
Banquet Server
Banquet Captain
Concession Worker
Event Help
Businesses across San Diego rely on Qwick to fill all kinds of shifts. In fact, we help businesses fill over 20 different shift types, including FOH, BOH, and event staffing roles. We support businesses from every corner of the hospitality industry.
We use a careful vetting process to ensure our platform features only the most qualified freelancers. Meanwhile, our two-way rating system elevates top talent further, making sure you match with the best fit for your open shifts.
With our easy-to-use platform and intelligent matching algorithm, we put access to quality talent right in the palm of your hand, connecting you with the best freelancers in San Diego when you need them.
Professionals are vetted before joining, and our rating system helps elevate talent along the way.
Our system learns what and who works best for your business to pair each shift with the best possible match.
With adjustable rates and an easy-to-use app, our platform is designed to accommodate all types of hiring needs.
Our team is always only a text away to support you and answer questions.
Just ask our regulars
Qwick is the most convenient option for businesses looking to fill gaps in their staffing schedules. Whether you’re in a pinch now or need to staff for an upcoming event, Qwick can help—we even support businesses in handling their weekly kitchen staffing.
No matter if you’re short a busser in Pacific Beach or a line cook in Escondido, Qwick finds you the talent you need when you need it. Start connecting with talented freelancers and building a custom preference pool of those you love working with most. We’ll make sure you’re covered the whole way through, just send us a text message whenever you need support.
Hospitality businesses throughout Southern California know they can trust Qwick for their shift staffing needs. We already partner with businesses in Mission Valley, Oceanside, Clairemont, and more, so you can trust Qwick to support you too.
When Adam Jed approached Qwick about helping his upscale new American eatery and market, Bluestem, the assumption was that the restaurant needed what most of Qwick’s restaurant partners need: staff in a pinch.
In reality, Adam was looking for a different kind of partnership. Like in many major urban centers, the pandemic ravaged San Francisco’s dining scene. Diners were hesitant to eat out which left many hospitality workers out of jobs. In the wake of the rebound, Adam saw an opportunity to offer an antidote via Bluestem. Instead of hiring full time workers, he decided to build a decentralized staffing model, which would rely on many part time workers, offering more individuals a chance to get back on their feet while allowing Bluestem to operate more nimbly to meet market demands.
Qwick is proud to play an instrumental role in making this staffing program flow by connecting Bluestem to 30+ freelancers each month.
Yes, we offer fully W-2-compliant talent who have undergone our standard Qwick vetting process (1 year of relevant experience, hospitality quiz) in addition to I-9 verification, background checks, state-specific required training, 1:1 interviews, plus more!
To tap into our W-2 talent pool, simply notify your account manager after signing up, or text our support team at 79425.
For 1099, we charge 40% on top of the professional's hourly pay and give you the flexibility to set your own rates. (We advocate for livable wages, and recommend rates based on demand and seasonality to ensure your shifts are filled with the best talent.)
For W-2, the markup depends on different factors, such as your anticipated shift volume and specific business needs. To get a quote, you may do any of the following:
We verify that all Qwick professionals have at least one year of relevant experience in the shifts they’re qualified for and confirm their qualifications during a personal orientation. We also validate each professional’s food and alcohol handling certifications as needed for various shift types.
Any professional you’ve rated 5-stars will be offered first pick at future shifts with your business. You can build your custom roster of preferred talent by rating professionals after each shift.
Feel free! When you (inevitably) find someone you’d like to hire full time, you can do so with no additional fees.
We’re rapidly expanding across the country to help you fill shifts from our network of talented hospitality professionals in 20+ US cities. View the full list here.