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title: "Rename a Parent Job"
slug: "rename-parent-job"
description: "Rename a parent job from the Parent Jobs section of Job Settings. Changes save automatically and all assigned location jobs are retained."
updated: 2026-10-19T14:51:52Z
published: 2026-10-19T14:51:52Z
canonical: "docs.restaurant365.com/rename-parent-job"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Rename a Parent Job

A parent job name can be changed directly from its name field in the Parent Jobs section of the [Job Settings page](/doc/docs/job-settings-page).

In Beta

This feature is in beta for select customers. Contact your CSM for more information.

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## Security

Renaming a parent job requires the following permission:

- Labor → Jobs → Edit Jobs

These permissions can be added to [custom user roles](https://restaurant365.us.document360.io/doc/docs/custom-user-roles) or [individual users](https://restaurant365.us.document360.io/doc/docs/users-overview-and-security). The [Permission Access report](https://restaurant365.us.document360.io/doc/docs/generating-a-permissions-access-report) can be used to determine which user roles or users already have these permissions assigned. For more information, see [User Setup and Security](/doc/docs/user-setup-security-and-location-access).

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## Rename a Parent Job

1. Navigate to the [**Job Settings page**](/doc/docs/job-settings-page).
  - Admin → Workforce → Job Settings
2. In the **Parent Jobs section**, locate the desired parent job.
3. Click into the **Parent Jobs** field The field becomes editable.
4. Clear the existing name and enter the new name.

The change saves automatically. The renamed parent job retains all of its assigned location jobs.

> [!NOTE]
> Each parent job needs a unique name. If the name matches another parent job, R365 blocks the change and shows the message “The parent job [name] already exists.” Capitalization and spaces at the start or end of the name are ignored when R365 compares names.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-HUCWJSI7.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T17%3A09%3A58Z&se=2026-11-10T18%3A09%3A58Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ptdTwUk2dPpdRomcfl6sGlhGPPA4XmPlG85zolAaLOk%3D)

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### FAQ

#### What happens if I don't have the required permission to rename a parent job?

Without the Labor → Jobs → Edit Jobs permission, the Parent Jobs field on the Job Settings page does not allow entry, so the name cannot be changed. permissions can be added to a custom user role or an individual user, and the Permission Access report identifies which roles or users already have them. See [User Setup, Security, and Location Access](https://docs.restaurant365.com/docs/user-setup-security-and-location-access) for how to grant this access.

#### Does renaming a parent job affect Labor Matrix settings or historical reports?

Renaming a parent job only changes its display name; it retains all of its assigned location jobs and does not remove or reconfigure any Labor Matrix groupings built around it. Labor Matrix settings applied to a parent job carry over automatically because they reference the parent job record, not its name. See [Labor Matrix Overview](https://docs.restaurant365.com/docs/labor-matrix-overview) for how parent jobs function within labor matrix groups.

#### Can two parent jobs have the same name?

No. R365 blocks the change if the name matches another parent job. The check ignores capitalization and extra spaces at the start or end of the name, so “Server”, “server”, and “ Server “ all count as the same name. This applies when you rename a parent job and when you create one. A red message appears at the bottom of the screen: “The parent job [name] already exists.” Enter a different name to save the change.

#### Why don't I see the option to rename a parent job on the Job Settings page?

Parent job management on the Job Settings page is currently in beta for select customers, so the rename capability may not appear for every account even when the correct permission is assigned. Contact a Customer Success Manager to confirm beta access. See [Job Settings Page](https://docs.restaurant365.com/docs/job-settings-page) for the full set of actions available once enabled.

Access rights granted to users or user roles that dictate what actions they can perform within the system.

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## Related

- [Assign Location Jobs to Parent Jobs](/assign-location-jobs-to-parent-jobs.md)