--- title: "Scheduler Templates" slug: "scheduling-scheduler-templates-and-shift-templates" description: "Scheduler templates save a full week's shift structure for reuse. Create, apply, and manage templates to speed up weekly schedule building." updated: 2026-09-21T17:46:49Z published: 2026-09-22T05:00:03Z canonical: "docs.restaurant365.com/scheduling-scheduler-templates-and-shift-templates" stale: true --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.restaurant365.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Scheduler Templates Scheduler templates populate weekly [schedules](/doc/docs/schedule-calendar) with both assigned and unassigned shifts. When Scheduled Unpaid Breaks are enabled, any unpaid breaks added to those shifts are saved with the template and automatically applied when the template is used. Shifts that include unpaid breaks retain those breaks when applied from a template. If Scheduled Unpaid Breaks are disabled for the location, breaks are ignored and only the base shifts are created. After applying a template, break start times and durations can be edited as needed in the Add/Edit Shift view. Any schedule created from a template reflects net labor hours—gross shift time minus unpaid break time. --- ## Creating a Scheduler Template Follow these steps to create a scheduler template: *Click steps to expand for additional information and images.* ****1)** Populate a **full week’s schedule** with the desired shifts.** Learn more about [creating shifts](/doc/docs/create-or-edit-shifts). ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-BPW6YGUQ.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) ****2)** Click the **Options button** in the schedule header to open the [Views & Template Options](/doc/docs/schedule-calendar-view-template-options) menu.** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-J34HVLPJ.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) ****3)** In the 'Start With' section, select **Templates**.** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-WNZGHWER.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) ****4)** Click the **Plus button**.** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-4Q4LFFMX.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) ****5)** Enter a **name** for the template**.**** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-3XNZQW0M.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) ****6)** Click **Submit**.** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-971Q3TOI.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) --- ### Update a Scheduler Template Follow these steps to update an existing scheduler template: *Click steps to expand for additional information and images.* ****1)** Confirm that all of the **desired shifts** for the scheduler template are **currently displayed on the** [**schedule**](/doc/docs/schedule-calendar)**.**** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-I0EIT7KH.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) ****2)** Click the **Options button** in the schedule header to open the [Views & Template Options](/doc/docs/schedule-calendar-view-template-options) menu.** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-HKJYBPUT.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) ****3)** In the 'Start With' section, select **Templates.**** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-ZP0FE74K.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) ****4)** Select the desired **scheduler template** that will be updated.** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-9SAOAW4C.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) ****5)** Click the **Save button** to update the selected scheduler template.** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-EA7PHAY8.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) ## Use Scheduler Templates When creating a new weekly schedule, the 'Add Shifts' window will open, where a scheduler template can be selected as the starting point. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-74EEZ0I9.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) > [!NOTE] > AI-Generated Shifts *(Beta)* > > When AI-generated shifts are pending review on a new week, the ‘Add Shifts’ window includes an option to use AI shifts instead. Learn more about [AI-Generated shifts](/doc/docs/ai-generated-shifts-concept) and how to [generate AI Shifts](/doc/docs/generate-ai-shifts). > > ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-H4A20IEP.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A13%3A33Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A13%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=y0irf4%2FOz3YODHS5Y0Z93kgRGwU9uPqtEYY%2F388%2FYns%3D) > > This feature is in **beta**. Contact your CSM to learn more. Scheduler templates can also be applied to weeks with existing shifts. Learn more about [using scheduler templates to create shifts](/doc/docs/create-shifts-from-template-or-prior-week#add-shifts-by-autopopulating-a-new-week).