How Camelo keeps GoGi Korean BBQ’s kitchen perfectly coordinated

GoGi Korean BBQ is a barbecue restaurant that brings the authentic taste of Korea to food lovers looking for a memorable dining experience. Founded by close friends who share a passion for food and hospitality, GoGi Korean BBQ has become more than just a restaurant—it's a place to connect people, surrounded by quality meals.

With a fast-paced business that values time and accuracy, scheduling their team should have been a smooth process but GoGi Korean BBQ used to struggle with it a lot. In search of a more effective solution, Duy—the owner of the restaurant—found Camelo and immediately realized it was the perfect answer to their problem.

More than just a restaurant serving Korean food

GoGi Korean BBQ restaurant began when a group of close friends who love food and hospitality teamed up. Duy shared that their vision was clear from the beginning:

With our combined experience in the food industry, we wanted to create a place that brings people together over quality meals and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

— Duy, owner of GoGi Korean BBQ

At Gogi Korean BBQ, every dish has a history, and every bite tells a story. From marinated King ribs (Galbi), once enjoyed by Korean royalty, to the perfect harmony of flavors in every banchan (side dish), their menu is a tribute to Korea's vibrant food culture. With a dedicated team of over 25 staff members, GoGi Korean BBQ serves everyone from families celebrating special occasions to food enthusiasts exploring authentic Korean BBQ for the first time.

GoGi Korean BBQ provides quality meals in a warm and welcoming atmosphere

When spreadsheets couldn't handle the heat

Before discovering Camelo, Duy and his team at GoGi Korean BBQ relied on Microsoft Excel for scheduling—a choice that seemed practical until it wasn't anymore. The tool sometimes required them to integrate manually, which was tedious and time-consuming.

"We previously used tools like Google Sheets and other scheduling apps, but they proved to be less effective for our needs," Duy said. "They were not user-friendly, lacked reliable customer support, and required us to constantly search online for formulas or workarounds to perform basic tasks," he added.

The problems were constant: overlapping schedules, mistakes while creating shifts, and the tedious process of trying to export timesheet data in the specific format needed for their payroll system. For a restaurant that prides itself on precision and quality service, these scheduling errors disrupted their smooth operations.

A recommendation that changed everything

The turning point came when Duy discovered Camelo through a friend's recommendation. As someone who values clean and effective solutions for his restaurant operations, he was immediately drawn to what Camelo could offer.

When we first started using Camelo, the experience was mostly positive. The interface is clean and user-friendly, which makes it easy to get started and navigate the core features.

— Duy, owner of GoGi Korean BBQ

While there was a small learning curve with the documentation, the intuitive design quickly cleared up the initial confusion. The team found themselves adapting to the new system without the usual resistance that comes with change.

The key features for a smooth operation

For GoGi Korean BBQ, two features from Camelo that bring out significant changes for their team are timesheets and time off management. These aren't just nice-to-have features—they're the backbone of their daily operations. "The features we find most valuable are the timesheets and time off management. Our employees use these daily, and it has significantly streamlined our workflow," Duy shared.

Manage timesheet and time off request on Camelo app

The ability to make and edit schedules online, with instant updates shared across the team, has gotten rid of the miscommunication that used to interrupt their operations. No more confused staff wondering about their shifts or missed schedule changes.

With Camelo, I can easily create and adjust schedules online, and updates are instantly shared with the team. It's helped reduce miscommunication, save time, and keep everyone on the same page.

— Duy, owner of GoGi Korean BBQ

Time saved, stress reduced

The numbers don't lie: GoGi Korean BBQ now saves 30 minutes every week just on timesheet tracking. That might not sound like much, but in the restaurant business, every minute counts. Those saved minutes add up to hours that can be spent on what matters—creating exceptional dining experiences.

But it's not just about time savings. The ease of scheduling has created a calmer, more efficient work environment where staff can focus on serving guests instead of clearing up scheduling confusion.

The transition to digital scheduling goes smoothly at GoGi Korean BBQ. All staff members adapt to using Camelo, embracing the new system that makes their work easier. The team quickly realizes how much simpler it is to check their schedules, track their hours, and request time off.

Supporting restaurant success in the long run

When asked if he would recommend Camelo to others, Duy's response reflects his satisfaction with how the app has improved their operations:

Yes, I would definitely recommend Camelo to others. It's easy to use, with an intuitive interface that makes scheduling, time tracking, and managing time off simple for both managers and staff.

— Duy, owner of GoGi Korean BBQ

For a restaurant like GoGi Korean BBQ, where timing and coordination are essential both in the kitchen and in service, Camelo has proven to be the perfect partner. The app has helped change their scheduling process from a time-consuming task into a well-coordinated system that supports their operation. Looking ahead, GoGi Korean BBQ is even considering integrating Camelo with their POS system, showing how deeply the app has become part of their success story.