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Question 1

What are the advantages of Instawork vs. a Washington, D.C. staffing agency specializing in food service / food & beverage?

Answer

Instawork offers several advantages over traditional Washington, D.C. staffing agencies specializing in the food & beverage industry:

Flexibility: Instawork allows businesses to quickly scale up or down based on their needs. This is particularly useful in the food & beverage industry, which often experiences fluctuating demand.
Quality of workers: Instawork workers are pre-screened and vetted closely to ensure they meet all the prerequisites of the food & beverage positions they apply for (i.e. line cooks are asked to verify their food preparation skills). This leads to higher quality service compared to traditional staffing agencies.
Ease of Use: Instawork's mobile app makes it easy for businesses to schedule shifts, view worker profiles, and manage payments, saving time and reducing administrative burden.
Transparency: Businesses can view detailed profiles of workers, including their experience, ratings, and reviews. This level of transparency is often not available with traditional staffing agencies.
Fast Payments: Instawork ensures workers are paid weekly, which can be a strong incentive for high-quality workers to choose Instawork over other options.
Incentives and Rewards: Instawork's feedback and reward system encourages workers to consistently deliver high-quality service. Workers can attain "Top Pro" status, which offers benefits such as instant pay and early acces to shifts. Learn more about the Top Pro Program here.
Operational Efficiency: Instawork's high-tech approach allows for real-time tracking and management of food & beverage staff, which can lead to greater operational efficiency.
Cost Efficiency: By allowing businesses to adjust their food & beverage staffing levels based on actual needs, Instawork can help reduce unnecessary labor costs.

Question 2

How do you pre-screen workers?

Answer

Food & beverage workers who sign up on Instawork have to create a detailed profile. We collect and verify over 30 skills data points, including work history, skill quizzes, professional references, and valid certifications.

We’re different from temp agencies in because these data points are available to you to review via their profile. Plus, once they start completing shifts through Instawork, we continue to assess their work performance with ratings, feedback, and on-time metrics.

Question 3

How does pricing work?

Answer

Instawork offers flexible, all-inclusive pricing to ensure you only pay for the hours you use. Hourly business rates include the Instawork Professional’s hourly rate, Occupational Accident Insurance coverage, and applicable taxes and fees. Instawork handles all billing and worker payments.

Pricing is clearly stated before you submit your booking request on our platform.

For those with recurring or large volume needs, we also have custom pricing. Please speak with a Partnerships Manager by requesting a demo.

Question 4

What cities does Instawork operate in?

Answer

Right now, Instawork operates in over 40 metro markets and surrounding areas across North America.

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United States:

218,800+ workers

68,800+ workers

42,900+ workers

275,800+ workers

20,200+ workers

66,800+ workers

35,700+ workers

54,700+ workers

51,100+ workers

192,700+ workers

33,700+ workers

40,600+ workers

53,100+ workers

185,600+ workers

69,100+ workers

98,000+ workers

22,900+ workers

133,800+ workers

39,600+ workers

50,500+ workers

33,700+ workers

41,700+ workers

21,000+ workers

101,800+ workers

282,300+ workers

29,700+ workers

26,200+ workers

112,900+ workers

27,200+ workers

87,400+ workers

55,700+ workers

34,100+ workers

267,500+ workers

28,500+ workers

74,100+ workers

109,700+ workers

135,600+ workers

34,700+ workers

42,000+ workers

10,700+ workers

30,800+ workers

43,600+ workers

43,600+ workers

20,400+ workers

22,100+ workers

73,100+ workers

11,500+ workers

96,700+ workers

41,500+ workers

81,900+ workers

2,600+ workers

84,400+ workers

Canada:

Toronto

53,600+ workers

Vancouver

27,400+ workers

Curious about when we'll be in your city? Unfortunately, we can't give you an estimate of when we're going to open in your city because it depends on a variety of factors.

If you're looking for work, download the app, complete your profile, and join the waitlist. We'll be sure to contact you first when we open up in your area!

If you're looking to hire, sign up to start posting shifts. We're rapidly growing and will let you know when we'll be ready to support you.

Question 5

What cities does Instawork operate in for food service?

Answer

Instawork helps businesses find and hire food service workers and workers looking for food service jobs in over 40 metro markets and surrounding areas across North America.

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United States:

Canada:

Curious about when we'll be in your city? Unfortunately, we can't give you an estimate of when we're going to open in your city because it depends on a variety of factors.

If you're looking for work, download the app, complete your profile, and join the waitlist. We'll be sure to contact you first when we open up in your area!

If you're looking to hire, sign up to start posting shifts. We're rapidly growing and will let you know when we'll be ready to support you.

Connect with thousands of food service workers in Washington, D.C.

Trusted by restaurants, caterers, and dining facilities nationwide

Struggling to find qualified and reliable food service workers?

How Instawork works

Let Instawork fulfill your food service staffing needs.

Bartenders

Bussers

Counter Staff, Cashiers

Custodial

Dishwashers

Line Cooks

Prep Cooks

Servers

Start staffing food & beverage workers in Washington, D.C. like these.

Get matched with workers in minutes

Instawork is the leading marketplace for local hourly workers.

Real time metrics on the Washington, D.C. labor market

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Washington, D.C. food service staffing FAQs

What are the advantages of Instawork vs. a Washington, D.C. staffing agency specializing in food service / food & beverage?

How do you pre-screen workers?

How does pricing work?

What cities does Instawork operate in?

What cities does Instawork operate in for food service?

Ready to connect with Washington, D.C. food & beverage workers today?

Connect with thousands of food service workers in Washington, D.C.

Trusted by restaurants, caterers, and dining facilities nationwide

Struggling to find qualified and reliable food service workers?

How Instawork works

Let Instawork fulfill your food service staffing needs.

Bartenders

Bussers

Counter Staff, Cashiers

Custodial

Dishwashers

Line Cooks

Prep Cooks

Servers

Start staffing food & beverage workers in Washington, D.C. like these.

Get matched with workers in minutes

Instawork is the leading marketplace for local hourly workers.

Real time metrics on the Washington, D.C. labor market

Real time metrics on the labor market

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What are the advantages of Instawork vs. a Washington, D.C. staffing agency specializing in food service / food & beverage?

How do you pre-screen workers?

How does pricing work?

What cities does Instawork operate in?

What cities does Instawork operate in for food service?

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