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Hospitality rostering software

Hospitality staff rostering & HR software

RosterElf helps restaurants, bars, hotels, and catering businesses streamline scheduling, payroll, and HR in one seamless system. The result: less admin, happier staff, and more time focused on delivering great customer experiences.

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4.8 stars, 1570 ratings

Best-rated rostering software on Xero and Google.

Built for fast-paced hospitality teams

Why hospitality providers choose RosterElf

RosterElf is trusted by hospitality operators across Australia to manage staff efficiently while reducing labour costs. From busy cafes to large hotels, our platform is built to solve the rostering, payroll, and HR challenges unique to hospitality. Here are three reasons why hospitality leaders choose RosterElf:

Award compliance made easy

Award compliance made easy

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Control labour costs in real time

Control labour costs in real time

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The most trusted app in hospitality

The most trusted app in hospitality

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Smarter rosters, less stress

Employee rostering built for hospitality

Build costed rosters in minutes

Match shifts to skills and service peaks

Hospitality demand changes daily, and overstaffing eats into margins.

RosterElf’s rostering tools use Perfect Match AI to align skills, availability, and labour budgets to create optimal rosters in minutes.

Managers drag-and-drop shifts, check costs live, and fill gaps instantly, ensuring the right staff are on hand for busy services without blowing budgets.
Accurate hours, lower payroll errors

Time and attendance for hospo businesses

No more timesheet guesswork

Clock-ins built for shift work

Hospitality runs on split shifts and late nights, making attendance tracking critical.

RosterElf’s time and attendance replaces paper timesheets with mobile or tablet clock-ins, photo verification, and GPS options for off-site catering.

Every minute worked flows into payroll-ready timesheets, ensuring accurate pay, fewer disputes, and easier compliance with workplace laws
Pay runs simplified

Payroll integration for hospitality

Stop errors before they cost you

Fair Work compliance built in

Hospitality awards are among the most complex in Australia, covering penalty rates, overtime, and allowances.

RosterElf’s payroll integration connects rosters and timesheets directly to systems like Xero and MYOB.

Award rules are applied automatically, reducing errors, protecting compliance, and ensuring staff get paid right—every single shift.
Handle requests without chaos

Leave management for hospitality teams

Staff flexibility, business control

Rosters that adapt automatically

In hospitality, last-minute leave can mean gaps at service.

RosterElf’s leave management makes it simple for staff to request leave through the app, while managers approve instantly.

Approved leave updates rosters automatically, preventing clashes and ensuring coverage for peak periods. The result: less stress for managers and fairer, more transparent scheduling for staff.
Schedules in every pocket

Mobile apps for hospitality staff

Instant updates for fast-moving teams

Hospo shifts on the go

Hospitality workers need quick, clear communication.

With RosterElf’s mobile app, staff can view rosters, receive updates, swap shifts, and manage availability from their phone.

Push notifications keep everyone aligned, reducing no-shows and miscommunication, while managers save hours chasing confirmations during busy service periods.
Stay audit ready

Certificates & permits for hospo staff

Never miss a compliance check

Track RSA, food safety, and more

RSA, food safety, and hygiene training are essential in hospitality.

RosterElf’s certificates & permits centralises staff credentials and sends expiry reminders before they lapse.

Managers avoid non-compliance risks and ensure only qualified staff are rostered on shifts—keeping customers safe and regulators satisfied.
Faster hiring, less paperwork

Employee onboarding for hospitality

Digital contracts and policies

Get new staff service-ready quickly

Hospitality has high staff turnover, and slow onboarding costs businesses.

RosterElf’s onboarding tools automate contracts, policies, and induction forms so staff are ready to work before their first shift.

Paperwork is streamlined, compliance is covered, and managers save hours of admin every week.
Fair Work answers on demand

Workwise AI for hospitality HR and compliance

Reduce risk, gain confidence

Instant HR guidance for managers

Hospitality awards and HR issues change constantly.

RosterElf’s Workwise AI provides instant answers to HR and Fair Work questions, helping managers make confident decisions in real time.

Whether clarifying penalty rates or shift entitlements, AI support reduces reliance on costly external advice and ensures compliance.
WHY US

We get hospitality rostering

Hospitality businesses deal with fluctuating demand, labour costs, and compliance challenges. RosterElf automates scheduling, award interpretation, and payroll integration to save time and money.

Shift flexibility

Shift flexibility

Handle last-minute shift swaps with ease via our mobile apps.

Labour costs

Labour costs

Real-time budget tracking ensures cost-effective scheduling decisions.

Compliance issues

Compliance issues

Automatic award interpretation ensures full compliance with industry standards.

Leave management

Leave management

Manage employee availability and leave requests without the hassle.

Payroll integration

Payroll integration

Integrate seamlessly with payroll platforms like Xero and MYOB.

Seasonal peaks

Seasonal peaks

Adapt to busy and quiet periods with flexible rostering solutions.

What others say

Reviews from our customers

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Google Review

“Roster Elf has been great for our business, streamlining the rostering process. It is easy to use, both the dashboard and app versions and I would recommend it to anyone still battling spreadsheets to try and manage their rosters.”

The Pavilion at Buller Wines
The Pavilion at Buller Wines
Google Review

“I'm a bookkeeper and some of my clients use RosterElf to integrate with Xero and the reports are amazing for what a bookkeeper needs. Would recommend to anyone who asks.”

Leanne Shieffelbein
Leanne Shieffelbein
Google Review

“Great local Aussie product for managing rosters, timesheets and automating payroll with fantastic support. They're also releasing new features and updates all the time which is refreshing to see in the SaaS space.”

Venkatesh Kanchan
Venkatesh Kanchan
Google Review

“RosterElf is a great product and they provide excellent support with any queries we have had over the last 4 years. I recommend them to any business looking to improve their employee scheduling and payroll systems”

Bill Gordin
Bill Gordin
Google Review

“RosterElf has been a great addition to our childcare centre. It has made rostering and leave so much easier. Payroll has been improved immensely and mistakes have been minimised which has been fantastic. More importantly, the focus on service and regular updates is great for us. We have found engaging a local company so beneficial and we like to support Australian based businesses where we can. I would happily recommend RosterElf to any childcare centre looking for a Rostering and Payroll System.”

Louis Evangelista
Louis Evangelista
Google Review

“Great, Simple and most helpful.”

AL
Andrew Luczynski
Google Review

“Roster Elf has offered impeccable support right from the start. It is user-friendly and straightforward. I appreciate the thorough answers provided to all my questions and prompt assistance. I highly recommend Roster Elf especially for its seamless integration with Xero, great value. Many thanks to Jaydon.”

Admin SWP
Admin SWP
Google Review

“Supportive & Easy to use - Roster Elf offers exceptional value, is incredibly user-friendly, and seamlessly integrates with Xero. The personal support and sessions provided truly enhance the experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an efficient and effective rostering solution”

JM
Jennifer Mardini
Google Review

“Supportive and on the Mark - RosterElf has everything a business needs to get started and maintain their payroll. Their staff are supportive and able to guide you into the right direction. So nice to see a friendly team that cares.”

RK
Richard Kiefer
Google Review

“This is the very best rostering software that I have used. It is so simple to learn. Super easy for staff to use and most importantly the support is sensational. There is loads of online training, but the email support is first class - often responding within minutes, which is critical when you get a glitch mid - pay processing. I highly recommend. Jane”

Jane Parviainen
Jane Parviainen
Google Review

“An excellent Rostering system - We switched to RosterElf and are so pleased we did. Their integration with Xero is faultless. Rostering and payroll consistently runs smoothly now.”

IC
Ian Corney
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Questions? We have the answers

  • Yes, your employees can use the free RosterElf mobile apps to view their schedules, request leave, and even swap shifts. This reduces the back-and-forth and allows for more flexible, self-managed rostering.
  • RosterElf sends real-time notifications via the mobile app, keeping your staff instantly informed about any changes to their shifts. This helps avoid confusion and ensures everyone is on the same page.
  • Absolutely! The RosterElf app is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, with simple navigation and clear options, making it accessible for all staff, regardless of their tech experience.

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