Blink Alternative: Why All Gravy Beats Blink for Hospitality Teams

In this article, you'll learn why All Gravy outperforms Blink for hospitality teams.

(Spoiler: It's mainly about engagement - real usage.)

Leading restaurant chains and pub groups dump generic communication tools for All Gravy. They report fewer comms headaches, higher staff engagement, and smoother daily operations.

By the end, you'll know exactly why All Gravy's hospitality-first approach delivers better results than one-size-fits-all alternatives.

Let's jump in!

Built for Hospitality (Not Cubicles)

Most staff communication apps? Designed by people who never worked a double shift on Saturday night.

All Gravy? Different story.

Purpose-built for your world.

We've talked to, and are talking to, hundreds of frontliners, managers, operators and owners on a monthly basis.

We know this space inside out - always curious to know how we can do better.

All Gravy was crafted specifically for the fast-paced, shift-based reality of restaurants, bars, and F&B operations. Every feature addresses real hospitality pain points.

From an alternative to chaotic WhatsApp, to a much more engaging way to do learning.

Last-minute no-shows. Menu changes that need instant communication across three floors of service.

Unlike generic workplace tools that require endless workarounds, All Gravy speaks your language from day one.

No more square pegs in round holes for rostering, training, or team communication.

Multi-site pub groups see immediate adoption rates. Staff don't need extensive training to use an app that actually makes sense for their work environment.

When your tool understands hospitality, your team understands the tool.

Here's a very concrete example of what that looks like - when it truly clicks:

When our messaging cross that invisible threshold, usage exploded.

Communication That Gets Through

Your front-of-house team juggles tables. Your kitchen crew gets slammed during dinner rush. Your bar staff handle three-deep orders.

Good luck getting their attention with another email.

And when you look at Gen Z filling up your shifts, email just becomes ridicouless.

You need messaging that work in the real world.

All Gravy streamlines team chat, announcements, and feedback without the chaos of endless email threads or confusing channel structures.

Quick polls. One-tap acknowledgements. Real-time updates.

Information actually reaches your team when they need it.

According to 2025 research, hospitality teams rank communication as their number two app requirement after scheduling. When your staff constantly move between front-of-house and back-of-house, clear and instant communication prevents miscommunication.

The kind that leads to unhappy customers and stressed teams.

The beauty lies in simplicity.

Staff check updates during natural breaks in service. They acknowledge new policies with a single tap. They stay connected without disrupting workflow.

Read more: 5 Tips to Improve Internal Communication in Hospitality

Training That Fits Between Tables

Traditional training manuals gathering dust in the office? Staff struggling to remember new procedures during busy shifts?

All Gravy's approach to learning actually works in your environment.

Microlearning for micro-moments.

Bite-sized training modules are designed for shift workers who need to upskill between customers, not in a dedicated training room.

Staff complete knowledge checks during quiet periods. They track progress without leaving the floor.

Restaurants using All Gravy report significantly faster onboarding times and higher customer satisfaction ratings.

When your team can access training content instantly (whether it's wine pairing tips or new POS procedures), they feel more confident and deliver better service.

Mobile-first approach means learning happens naturally throughout the shift.

Not as a separate, time-consuming activity that pulls staff away from revenue-generating work.

Read more: The Complete Guide to Hospitality LMS

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Feedback That Flows Both Ways

Annual performance reviews and suggestion boxes belong in the past.

Modern hospitality teams need real-time feedback loops that catch issues before they become problems.

Instant pulse checks that work.

Managers can run quick surveys, gather feedback, and spot potential issues through All Gravy's feedback tools.

This isn't about formal performance reviews. It's about maintaining the pulse of your team's morale and engagement throughout busy periods.

Research consistently shows that engaged teams have lower turnover rates.

When feedback becomes part of every shift rather than an annual event, you create a culture where problems get solved quickly and good ideas get implemented fast.

Mobile-first approach means feedback happens naturally.

Staff share thoughts during quiet moments. Managers respond immediately rather than waiting for scheduled meetings.

Onboarding That Actually Onboards

New hires in hospitality often get thrown in the deep end with minimal preparation.

All Gravy changes this experience entirely.

Welcome wagon, digitized.

Automated checklists, intro videos, and digital handbooks (all optimized for mobile access) ensure new hires feel prepared and confident from day one.

No more overwhelming paper packets or hoping someone remembers to show them where the cleaning supplies are stored.

Quick-service restaurants using All Gravy report cutting onboarding time in half while improving new hire confidence and retention.

When your training process is systematic and accessible, new team members integrate faster and start contributing sooner.

The digital approach also ensures consistency. Every new hire gets the same high-quality introduction to your standards and procedures, regardless of which manager handles their first day.

Multi-Location Magic Without Mayhem

Running multiple venues means multiplying every communication and training challenge.

All Gravy scales seamlessly whether you operate one kitchen or fifty locations.

Consistency across all sites.

Templates and automated rollouts ensure new menu launches, promotional campaigns, or policy changes reach every location simultaneously.

No more playing telephone across your restaurant group or wondering if the new cocktail recipe made it to all your bars.

The platform maintains brand consistency while allowing for location-specific customization.

Your flagship restaurant and neighborhood pub can share core training materials while adapting content for their unique customer base and operational needs.

This scalability extends to reporting and analytics. Managers track engagement and performance across all locations from a single dashboard, identifying best practices and areas needing attention.

Integration Without Irritation

Your restaurant already runs on multiple systems. POS, payroll, scheduling, inventory management.

The last thing you need is another platform that creates more work instead of less.

Plug and play simplicity.

All Gravy integrates seamlessly with existing payroll, POS, and scheduling systems, eliminating manual data entry and reducing administrative errors.

Your staff information syncs automatically. Managers save hours per week on routine administrative tasks.

Restaurants report significant reductions in data entry errors and administrative overhead after implementing All Gravy.

When your systems talk to each other, information flows smoothly and managers can focus on leading teams rather than managing spreadsheets.

The integration approach means you can adopt All Gravy without disrupting existing workflows or requiring extensive system overhauls.

Loved by the People Who Matter Most

High ratings and positive reviews are nice. But what really matters is daily adoption by your front-line team.

All Gravy consistently delivers on this crucial metric.

Real users, real satisfaction.

With sky high ratings and user lover from the coolest brands in the UK, All Gravy demonstrates that it's designed with actual users in mind, not just management requirements.

High engagement rates and positive staff feedback prove that when you invest in tools your team enjoys using, everyone benefits.

The platform's success comes from understanding that hospitality staff are sophisticated users who appreciate intuitive design and practical functionality.

They can spot a poorly designed app from miles away and will simply stop using tools that make their jobs harder.

When your team genuinely likes using your staff app, adoption becomes natural rather than mandated, leading to better communication, more effective training, and stronger team cohesion.

Read more: Best Employee Apps for Hospitality Teams

Your Hospitality Team Deserves Better

From seamless shift swaps to engaging training modules to meaningful support, All Gravy delivers the specialized functionality that hospitality teams actually need and want to use.

Generic communication tools might work for office environments. But your restaurant, bar, or F&B operation faces unique challenges that require purpose-built solutions.

The restaurants and pub groups making the switch to All Gravy aren't just changing apps.

They're investing in their team's success and their business's future.

Ready to see why leading hospitality brands choose All Gravy over one-size-fits-all alternatives?

Book a demo today and discover how the right tool can transform your team's daily experience and your operation's success.