Hire Local Professionals
For both events & restaurants!
Your Next Shift, Covered
Minnesota's trusted marketplace for vetted hospitality professionals
Post Your Shift
List your position in under 60 seconds. Set the rate, time, and any special requirements.
Review & Hire
Vetted professionals apply instantly. Browse profiles, ratings, and hire with one tap.
Pre-Shift Training
Build Airbnb-style venue profiles. Staff train on your menus, operations, and layouts before arrival.
Work & Pay
Staff shows up and completes the shift. You approve the timesheet, they get paid in 24 hours.
Why Firnela?
See how we compare
Cost Structure
40% max
zero tax
40-60%
+ tax
$80/hr
+ tax
Pricing Method
You set salary
Marked-up options
Fixed price
Hiring System
You decide who's hired
System chooses
Calls & emails
Vetting Process
Screen, verify, interview
Auto screening
Background checks
Venue Training
Train from home
No training
No tech ability
Platform Support
Local priority
Chat bot
Account rep
Quality You Can Trust
Every member goes through our 3-step vetting process
Screening
Professional profile & account quality
Verification
Manual qualification check by our team
Interview
Personal interview before approval
FAQ
We pride ourselves on being the most transparent hospitality platform, by allowing you to not only decide who shows up for each shift, but also the salary offered — giving you control of your own business
Make a unique training profile of your restaurant, that staff can study before arrival: menus, operations, and layouts. They won't beat your veteran staff, but can jump into a busy night and be a self starter
We currently serve the entire state of Minnesota, with our strongest presence in the Twin Cities metro area.
Most shifts are filled within hours. Our network of on-call professionals is ready to work when you need them.
Firnela is the words "first, next and last" combined together — Hospitality Simplified is our brand
Frequently Asked Questions
We pride ourselves on being the most transparent hospitality platform, by allowing you to not only decide who shows up for each shift, but also the salary offered — giving you control of your own business
Make a unique training profile of your restaurant, that staff can study before arrival: menus, operations, and layouts. They won't beat your veteran staff, but can jump into a busy night and be a self starter
We currently serve the entire state of Minnesota, with our strongest presence in the Twin Cities metro area.
Most shifts are filled within hours. Our network of on-call professionals is ready to work when you need them.
Firnela is the words "first, next and last" combined together — Hospitality Simplified is our brand
Ready to hire vetted professionals?
Tap Into Our Local
Network Of Vetted Talent
Hospitality roles aren't all the same. Event service and restaurant service require different skills — Firnela was built for both
Available Positions
Michaelann G.
Talented bartender and event server with a strong work ethic and focus on guest satisfaction.
How It Works
Post Your Shift
List your shift fast! — Add details, attire, and responsibilities!
You set the pay rate
Pick your hours
Zero long-term commitments
Review & Hire
Browse profiles, check ratings, hire who you want
Everyone's already vetted by us
See their past reviews & ratings
One tap to confirm
Pay
Only pay for shifts that actually happen
Nothing upfront
No surprise fees
Your staff gets paid fast
Pre-Shift Training
Staff train on your restaurant before they arrive
Upload menus & floor plans
Share how your restaurant works
They study before day one
Why Firnela?
See how we compare
Swipe to see full comparison
Features
Firnela
Instawork
Hire-a-Staff Agencies
Cost Structure
40% fee, maximum
Zero sales tax charged
40-60% hourly markup
Taxed on the entire invoice
Upwards to $80/hour
Taxed on the entire invoice
Pricing Method
You set their salary
Given marked-up options
One outrageous fixed price
Hiring System
You decide who's hired
Automated system chooses
Calls, emails, paperwork
Vetting Process
Screen, verify, interview
Automated screening
Background checks
Venue Training
Staff train from home
No training provided
No ability to use tech
Platform Support
Local priority support
Automated chat bot
Dedicated account rep
Quality You Can Trust
Every member goes through our 3-step vetting process
Screening
Professional profile & account quality verification
Verification
Manual qualification check by our team
Interview
Personal interview before approval
FAQ
We pride ourselves on being the most transparent hospitality platform, by allowing you to not only decide who shows up for each shift, but also the salary offered — giving you control of your own business
Make a unique training profile of your restaurant, that staff can study before arrival: menus, operations, and layouts. They won't beat your veteran staff, but can jump into a busy night and be a self starter
We currently serve the entire state of Minnesota, with our strongest presence in the Twin Cities metro area.
Most shifts are filled within hours. Our network of on-call professionals is ready to work when you need them.
Firnela is the words "first, next and last" combined together — Hospitality Simplified is our brand
Frequently Asked Questions
We pride ourselves on being the most transparent hospitality platform, by allowing you to not only decide who shows up for each shift, but also the salary offered — giving you control of your own business
Make a unique training profile of your restaurant, that staff can study before arrival: menus, operations, and layouts. They won't beat your veteran staff, but can jump into a busy night and be a self starter
We currently serve the entire state of Minnesota, with our strongest presence in the Twin Cities metro area.
Most shifts are filled within hours. Our network of on-call professionals is ready to work when you need them.
Firnela is the words "first, next and last" combined together — Hospitality Simplified is our brand
Ready to hire vetted professionals?