A few months ago, I shared TabPref as a social network for the people who keep the hospitality world running: bartenders, servers, barbacks, vendors, and venue owners.
Since then, it has evolved far beyond networking.
TabPref is now an all-in-one platform for the service and hospitality industry that connects professionals, establishments, and vendors while powering real business operations.
It includes:
• Multi-profile switching for professionals, establishments, vendors, and consumers • Business Hub with scheduling, time-clock, vendor catalogs, and POS integrations such as Toast, Square, and 7shifts • Tab Chat for real-time team communication • Groups and Events for community and discovery • Jobs to help professionals find shifts and venues fill roles quickly
We are still in public beta, and user feedback continues to shape what comes next.
I recently submitted TabPref to Y Combinator to accelerate growth and bring more value to the people who keep hospitality alive.
If you have ever worked behind the bar, managed a venue, or supplied one, I would appreciate your thoughts and feedback.
Cheers, Aaron Horne Founder, TabPref
tabpref•2mo ago
Since the first post, I have learned a lot from both professionals and business owners testing the platform. What started as a social network is becoming a true operational tool for the service and hospitality industry. The early feedback has been direct, helpful, and exactly what we need to keep improving.
If anyone is interested in joining the beta, exploring integrations, or seeing how the Business Hub works, I am happy to connect or share more details.
Appreciate the continued support and perspective from this community.