Culinary Staffing + Sim Lab Training · DMV & Nationwide

We Build Cooks.
We Deploy Them.

Verified culinary professionals matched to casinos, hotels, and high-volume venues. No per-shift fees. Flat subscription. Same-day capable.

🏨 For Venues & Operators
Request verified cooks for your next shift. One invoice. Same-day capable.
Request a Cook →
👨‍🍳 For Cooks & Chefs
All levels welcome. Higher experience = higher rate placements.
Join the Roster →
$49
Cook Subscription / mo
$299
Restaurant Subscription / mo
Same Day
Match Capable
100%
Sim Lab Verified
👨‍🍳 Cooks & Chefs

All levels. All roles. Better placements.

Line cooks, prep cooks, sous chefs, pastry, bartenders — we place everyone. $49/month. Keep 100% of what you earn.

The Problem We Solve

Two sides. One broken system.

Venues can't find reliable cooks. Trained cooks can't find consistent work. Redshirt Ops closes that gap — with a flat subscription, verified talent, and auto-matching.

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For Venues

Stop scrambling. Post a shift, get a verified cook matched automatically, pay one flat monthly subscription. No per-shift fees. No agency markup.


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For Cooks & Chefs

$49/month puts your verified profile in front of every hotel, casino, and event venue on the platform. We do the matchmaking. You just cook.


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The Difference

Every cook is Sim Lab verified before deployment. You know their role, certifications, and deployment history before they walk through your door.


Ready to staff your next shift?

One subscription. Unlimited connections. No per-shift fees.

The Process

How Redshirt Ops Works

Subscribe once. The platform does the matching, the comms, and the deployment — automatically.

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Subscribe & Verify

Sign up, choose your tier. Businesses post a profile. Cooks get Sim Lab certified. Both go live in the marketplace.

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Post or Browse

Businesses post shifts with role, location, date, and rate. Talent browses open shifts matching their profile.

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Auto-Match

Platform matches verified talent to open shifts by role, location, travel radius, and availability. Both sides notified instantly.

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Automated Comms

Shift confirmations, briefing packets, and reminders go out automatically. No manual follow-up needed.

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Deployed

Talent arrives verified, briefed, and ready. Both sides rate each other. Deployment records build over time.

Subscription Pricing

Flat monthly. No per-shift fees.

Compare: Qwick charges 40% per shift. A hotel using Qwick for 10 shifts/week at $25/hr pays $10,000+/month. They pay us $999/month.

PlanMonthly
Cook / Bartender$49
Event / Banquet Crew$149
Restaurant (single)$299
Restaurant Group$799
Hotel / Casino$999
Qwick vs. Redshirt Ops — Hotel Example
10 shifts/week × 8hrs × $25/hr$2,000 cook pay
Qwick fee (40%)$800/week
Qwick monthly cost~$3,200/mo
Redshirt Ops monthly$999/mo
You save $2,200+ per month. Unlimited shifts.
For Businesses

Stop scrambling for kitchen staff the night before.

Submit a shift request. We match you with a verified cook. One flat monthly subscription. No per-shift fees.

Why Redshirt Ops

What you get with every placement

  • Sim Lab trained and certified before entering your kitchen
  • Role-matched — Line, Prep, Sous Chef, Pastry, Bartender, Logistics
  • Full cook profile before arrival — certs, history, contact info
  • Same-day matching capability for urgent needs
  • Flat monthly subscription — no per-shift fees, no contracts
  • Auto shift briefing sent to cook on confirmation
  • Bidirectional ratings — hold poor performers accountable
  • Favorites list — rebook your best cooks automatically
We Work With
Casino Kitchens Hotel F&B Banquet Facilities Event Catering High-Volume Dining Private Clubs

Request a Cook

We'll match and confirm within hours.

Request Submitted!

We'll confirm your match and send payment details shortly. Check your email for confirmation.

Fee Estimate
Cook Pay (total)$0.00
Flat Fee ($50 × cooks)$0.00
Service Fee (15%)$0.00
YOUR TOTAL TO REDSHIRT OPS$0.00
👨‍🍳 For Cooks & Chefs

All levels. All roles.
Better kitchens. Better shifts.

$49/month puts your verified profile in front of every hotel, casino, and event venue on the platform. Keep 100% of what you earn.

Line Cook Prep Cook Sous Chef Pastry Cook Bartender Logistics
What You Get

Why cooks choose Redshirt Ops

  • Access to shifts at casinos, hotels, and banquet halls
  • Sim Lab verification that makes your profile stand out
  • We do the matchmaking — no chasing gigs yourself
  • Build a verified deployment record that grows your career
  • Higher experience = higher rate placements automatically
  • Keep 100% of your shift pay — no commission deducted
  • Auto shift briefing sent before every deployment

"We don't send warm bodies. We send operators. If you're serious about your craft, this is where you belong."

Common Questions

Do I need Sim Lab hours to join?

No — you can enlist now and complete verification after. We'll reach out with next steps.

What if I'm a chef, not just a cook?

Even better. Sous chef and executive level placements command higher rates at our partner venues.

How do I get paid?

Directly by the venue at the agreed hourly rate. We collect our subscription fee separately — no commission from your earnings.

Join the Roster

Takes 5 minutes. All levels welcome.

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You're Enlisted!

Your profile has been submitted. We'll reach out when a shift matches your profile. Welcome to the roster.

We'll reach out when a shift matches your profile.

Our Mission

We're building the culinary workforce this industry deserves.

The Story

Why Redshirt Ops exists

The culinary industry has a workforce problem. Venues need skilled cooks on short notice. Trained cooks need reliable access to shifts. Nobody was solving both sides of that equation.

Most staffing agencies send you a name and a phone number — and charge 40% on every hour worked. We send you a verified, Sim Lab-trained professional and charge a flat monthly subscription with zero per-shift fees.

On the training side, our Sim Lab builds competence under pressure. On the deployment side, we match verified professionals to the kitchens that need them. Fast, transparent, and dignified.

"We don't train cooks to have something to put on a résumé. We train them to perform when it counts — and then we put them exactly where that performance matters."

— Duane, Founder · Redshirt Ops

Our Values

🎯 Precision over volume

We'd rather place one right cook than send three wrong ones. Every match is deliberate.

🔒 Verification as a standard

No cook enters our deployment pool without passing the Sim Lab. Full stop.

💡 Transparency in every transaction

Flat subscriptions. Clear invoices. No surprises on either side.

📈 Career development, not gig work

We track deployment records and build verifiable culinary careers — not just one-off shifts.

Trained. Deployed. Ready.

Whether you run a kitchen or work in one — there's a place for you in the Redshirt Ops system.

Get In Touch

Let's talk.

Whether you need staff, want to enlist, or have questions about the platform.

Contact Info

Reach out directly

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Service Area

DMV / Mid-Atlantic · Nationwide

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Response Time

Same-day for shift requests
Within 24hrs for general inquiries

🚨 Urgent Shift Need?

Email with "URGENT" in the subject. We prioritize same-day requests.

Send a Message

General inquiries, partnerships, or training program questions.

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👨‍🍳 For Cooks & Chefs

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Real openings at hotels, casinos, and venues. Subscribe to unlock contact details and apply directly.

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