About Us
Alan, Charné, and Anthony – the team behind ClearShift, proudly connecting people across the hospitality industry.
What ClearShift is About
We are building a people-first way for hospitality establishments and professionals to connect — fast, fairly, and with a human touch.
ClearShift is not a recruiter or labour broker.
We don’t employ professionals.
We simply make verified, trustworthy connections that help both sides succeed.
Why We Started ClearShift
We saw too many talented professionals stuck in long job hunts… and too many establishments left short-staffed at the worst possible moments.
We have lived those moments ourselves - scrambling for last-minute cover, dealing with no-shows, and struggling to find reliable people under pressure. There had to be a better way.
So we built ClearShift: a smarter, more human approach to hospitality staffing.
A connector that understands the real-world challenges of this industry - and puts people first.
Because when professionals find the right opportunities, and establishments find the right people, the whole industry becomes stronger.
Our Mission
Every introduction made through ClearShift helps professionals grow in their craft and enables businesses to run smoother.
We’re not just filling shifts - we are creating opportunities, supporting careers, and strengthening the hospitality ecosystem one placement at a time.
Behind every shift is a story, a goal, a skill, or a dream.
We’re here to make those stories better for both sides.
Expanded Support Through Trusted Partners
ClearShift isn’t only about staffing.
We have partnered with a reputable organisation that works with a wide network of specialists who can help establishments level up their operations.
Through this partnership, establishments have optional access to:
→ Storytelling and brand communication
→ Google Business management
→ SEO and social media management
→ Content creation and videography
→ AI-powered workflows and automation
→ Hospitality and service training (including cocktail bars)
→ Operational consulting and staff development
It’s an optional add-on — available when establishments want more than just staff.
Meet the Founders Behind ClearShift
ClearShift is powered by three people who know the industry inside out — and care deeply about making it better.
Charné
Co-Founder & Industry Expert
Charné lives and breathes hospitality. From her start behind the bar to being crowned South Africa’s Bartender of the Year, she’s always believed in raising the standard of service. As co-founder of The HiBall Cocktail Bar, she understands the challenges of finding great staff - and the impact it has when you do.
Superpower: spotting talent and understanding what makes teams thrive.
Anthony
Co-Founder & Operations Specialist
Anthony has worked every angle of the service industry — managing teams, training professionals, and delivering unforgettable events. He knows how crucial the right people are, and he has a gift for building systems and relationships that make hospitality run smoothly.
Expertise: creating reliable operations and supporting teams under pressure.
Alan
Co-Founder and Founder Advisor
With 20+ years in software engineering, UX, and service design, Alan has built platforms that help people connect and solve real problems. He’s led design teams across banking, telecoms, and government —-but he’s also worked behind the bar, and understands hospitality at eye-level.
For Alan, technology is secondary. What matters is how people feel using it - and whether it makes their lives easier.
Approach: design-led solutions tested in real-world scenarios.
A Personal Note From Us
We’re not a faceless corporate machine.
We're three people who care deeply about this industry, who’ve walked in your shoes, and who are committed to making things better.
We started ClearShift to reduce friction, open doors, and create opportunities that matter - for establishments, for professionals, and for the future of hospitality.
And we’re just getting started.