Qwick operates a gig platform connecting hospitality businesses with on-demand service professionals for shift fulfillment. The platform uses an AI matching assistant to quickly pair open shifts with qualified workers based on real-time data. This service helps businesses maintain staffing levels efficiently for both short-term and temp-to-hire needs.
Funding
$20.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Hospitality businesses often struggle to find reliable staff to cover temporary, seasonal, or last-minute shifts, leading to operational inefficiencies and potential service disruptions. Traditional staffing agencies can be slow, expensive, and may not provide workers with the specific skills or experience required. This creates challenges in maintaining consistent service quality and managing labor costs effectively.
Solution
Gigpro provides a mobile-first marketplace that directly connects hospitality businesses with vetted professionals ("Pros") for on-demand staffing needs. Businesses can post available "Gigs" for various culinary, service, and support roles, specifying the required skills and experience. Qualified Pros can then apply for these Gigs through the app, and businesses select the best candidates. The platform streamlines the entire process, from posting shifts to payment processing, ensuring businesses can quickly fill staffing gaps with qualified workers while providing Pros with flexible work opportunities and timely compensation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes restaurants, bars, hotels, catering companies, quick-service restaurants, country clubs, and senior living facilities seeking flexible staffing solutions, as well as hospitality professionals looking for on-demand work opportunities.
Features
- Mobile app for businesses to post available Gigs with specific requirements
- Mobile app for Pros to find and apply for Gigs based on their skills and availability
- Real-time matching algorithm that connects businesses with qualified Pros
- Integrated payment processing via Stripe for secure and timely payments to Pros
- Pro profiles with verified skills, experience, and certifications
- Option for businesses to offer one-time shifts, seasonal work, or temp-to-hire positions
- Ratings and reviews system for both businesses and Pros to ensure accountability
- Insurance coverage for Pros while on the job