Text candidates. Keep your number private.
Emails sit in spam. Calls go to voicemail. Texts get read in 3 minutes. Give your team the power of SMS without the risk.
Sarah Martinez
Server Position
Why Texting Wins
Impossible to Ignore
98% of texts are read within 3 minutes. Stop hoping they check their email.
Faster Than Phone Tag
In the time it takes to leave a voicemail, you've already booked the interview.
No Apps to Download
Candidates just reply to the text. No logins, no friction, no drop-off.
From 'Hey' to 'Interview' in 5 Minutes.
The Trigger
Manager clicks 'Invite to Interview' in Dashboard.
The Delivery
Candidate receives SMS instantly.
The Reply
Candidate replies 'Yes' from their lock screen.
The Booking
System auto-schedules the interview. Done.
Alex Rivera
Server Position
Message sent 2 minutes ago
Automated Message
Hi Alex! Your application stood out. We'd love to schedule an interview. Tap here to pick a time: heyhire.link/book
AI Finds Great Candidates. Automatically.
Our AI analyzes screening responses and scores candidates in real-time. When someone is a strong match for your position, the system automatically reaches out via SMS to schedule an interview, no manual work required.
Smart Candidate Scoring
AI evaluates screening questions, experience, and availability to identify top candidates instantly.
Automatic Outreach
High-scoring candidates receive an interview invitation automatically, before your competitors even see their application.
Instant Interview Booking
Candidates tap a link to schedule themselves. Your calendar fills up while you focus on running your business.
Business-Grade Texting. Personal Privacy.
Masked Numbers
Managers text from a dedicated business line. Their personal cell number is never revealed.
Data Retention
If a manager leaves, the conversation history stays with the company, not on their personal iPhone.
Compliance
Built-in opt-out handling and secure logging for peace of mind.
One Inbox. Total Visibility.
Stop digging through email threads. Manage all candidate conversations in one unified inbox. See who responded, who's ghosting, and who's ready to interview, all at a glance.
Real-time message status tracking
Search across all conversations instantly
Filter by location, role, or status
Unified Inbox
Ava Thompson
Server • Downtown Location
Yes! What time works?
Marcus Chen
Bartender • North Location
Thanks for reaching out! I'm interested.
Sarah Martinez
Host • West Location
Can we schedule for next week?
Speed That Changes Everything
While your competition waits for email replies, you're already scheduling interviews.
Average Response Time
24 hours
Candidates check email sporadically
Messages get buried in inboxes
HeyHire SMS
Average Response Time
3 minutes
Candidates see messages instantly
98% open rate on SMS messages
Works with every HeyHire feature
Explore the rest of the platform — the same account ties screening, video, text, calendar, data, and integrations together.
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Frequently asked about Messaging
98% of texts are read within 3 minutes. 20% of emails are read ever. For hospitality hiring, SMS isn't optional — it's the only channel that actually reaches your candidates.
No. Every manager gets a dedicated business-grade number. Candidates see that number, reply to it, and all conversations stay in HeyHire. When a manager leaves the company, the conversation history stays with you — not on their iPhone.
They're automatically unsubscribed per TCPA compliance. HeyHire handles opt-out flows, audit logs, and compliance paperwork so you don't have to.
Yes — for shift coverage, open calls, or sending a scheduling link to 20 candidates at once. Bulk messages are compliant with TCPA (every recipient has consented by applying through HeyHire).
It sends a first-outreach message to high-scoring candidates (you control the threshold) to invite them to schedule an interview. Every message is reviewable and you can pause the automation any time. The AI doesn't negotiate offers or make judgment calls — just initial outreach.
Yes. They reply to your text from their regular Messages app. No HeyHire app required on their side. Zero friction.
One unified inbox. Filter by location, role, or status. Regional managers see their region, GMs see only their store. Every conversation is tagged with the candidate, the role, and the location automatically.
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