FiveM Job Menu Script: In-Game Job Management for ESX & QBCore (2026)

What Is a Job Menu Script?

A job menu script provides an in-game interface for managing job-related functions. Instead of editing config files and restarting your server, admins and players interact with menus directly inside the game.

Job menus range from simple radial wheels to full-featured tablet interfaces:

Type	Complexity	Features	Best For
Radial Menu	Simple	Clock in/out, basic actions	Minimal job interaction
Context Menu	Medium	Job list, grade info, actions	Player-facing job features
Admin Panel	Advanced	Create/edit/delete jobs	Server administration
Tablet UI	Full	Complete job CRUD, markers, economy	Production servers

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ESX Job Management

Default ESX Approach

ESX Legacy handles jobs through database entries and the es_extended framework:

• Jobs are defined in the jobs database table
• Grades are defined in the job_grades table
• Players are assigned jobs via SQL or admin commands
• Job actions are handled by individual job scripts

Limitations:

• Adding a new job means inserting SQL rows manually
• No in-game job creation interface in the base framework
• Each job needs its own dedicated script for gameplay mechanics
• Changing job settings requires server restart

ESX Job Menu Scripts

Community ESX job menu scripts add in-game management:

• esx_jobcreator — Lets admins create basic jobs from a menu
• esx_society — Adds boss menus and society accounts
• esx_jobs_menu — Player-facing job browser

These scripts improve the experience but are typically separate resources that add resmon overhead and need individual maintenance.

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QBCore Job Management

Default QBCore Approach

QBCore defines jobs in qb-core/shared/jobs.lua:

QBCore.Shared.Jobs = {
    ['police'] = {
        label = 'Law Enforcement',
        defaultDuty = true,
        offDutyPay = false,
        grades = {
            ['0'] = { name = 'Recruit', payment = 50 },
            ['1'] = { name = 'Officer', payment = 75 },
            ['2'] = { name = 'Sergeant', payment = 100 },
            ['3'] = { name = 'Lieutenant', payment = 125 },
            ['4'] = { name = 'Chief', payment = 150 },
        },
    },
}

Limitations:

• Editing requires modifying the shared.lua file
• Server restart needed for every change
• No in-game interface for job administration
• Manual grade and salary adjustments

QBCore Job Menu Options

Community options for QBCore include:

• qb-management — Boss menu for hiring and societies
• Admin menus (qb-admin, etc.) — Job assignment commands
• Custom NUI panels — Community-built job browsers

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The Problem with Fragmented Solutions

Running separate scripts for job creation, boss menus, markers, shops, and garages creates:

1. Compatibility issues — Scripts from different developers may conflict
2. Performance overhead — Each script adds tick time
3. Configuration sprawl — Settings spread across 5+ config files
4. Update complexity — Framework updates may break any of the scripts

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Jobs Creator: The Unified Job Menu

Jobs Creator by Alone Studios replaces all fragmented job menu scripts with a single in-game tablet interface:

For Admins (Job Creator Menu)

The tablet provides full CRUD operations:

• Create jobs — Define name, label, and full grade hierarchy
• Edit jobs — Modify salaries, grades, and settings without restart
• Place markers — Drag and drop interaction points on the map
• Configure shops — Set up job-specific stores with custom inventory
• Set up armories — Equipment access per grade
• Add crafting — Recipe-based item creation per job
• Manage garages — Assign vehicles per grade
• Enable boss menu — Toggle management features

For Players (Job Action Menu)

On-duty employees access:

• Duty toggle — Clock in/out
• Job actions — Context-sensitive interactions based on job type
• Crafting — Prepare items using recipes
• Storage — Job-specific stash access
• Vehicle access — Spawn job vehicles from garage

For Bosses (Boss Menu)

Highest-grade employees manage:

• Employee list — View all employees and their grades
• Hire — Add new employees to the job
• Fire — Remove employees
• Promote/Demote — Change employee grades
• Society account — View and manage shared finances

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ESX vs QBCore: Does It Matter?

With Jobs Creator, the framework difference becomes irrelevant for job management. The script auto-detects your framework and adapts:

Feature	ESX Support	QBCore Support	QBOX Support
Job registration	✅	✅	✅
Grade system	✅	✅	✅
Boss menu	✅	✅	✅
Society accounts	✅	✅	✅
Inventory integration	✅	✅	✅
Vehicle garage	✅	✅	✅

You get the same features regardless of whether you're running ESX, QBCore, or QBOX.

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Conclusion

A job menu script is essential for managing employment on your FiveM server. The question isn't whether you need one — it's whether you want to run 5 separate scripts or use one unified solution.

→ Get Jobs Creator — The Complete Job Menu System — One tablet. Every job feature. ESX, QBCore, and QBOX compatible.

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