Bar & nightclub rostering software for Australian businesses
Roster staff smarter, control wage costs and stay compliant — without the complexity of enterprise systems or manual spreadsheets.
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Bar rostering with live labour budgets
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Australian award compliance built in
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Integrates with Xero and MYOB
See how RosterElf simplifies bar rostering
Designed for the realities of nightlife work
Bar and nightclub rostering isn't the same as office scheduling. Venues deal with late nights, event demand, casual staff and strict award compliance — often all at once.
Late-night shifts crossing midnight
Bar, floor, and door staff coordination
Event nights with variable demand
Late-night penalty rates
Weekend absences and no-shows
RSA and security licence compliance
Bar rostering that adapts to event demand
Creating rosters in bars and nightclubs means balancing bar, floor and door staff, availability, costs and compliance — often under time pressure. RosterElf helps managers make informed rostering decisions upfront, not react after payroll.
- Build rosters that match event nights and peak periods
- Assign staff based on role, skills and availability
- Reduce overstaffing and understaffing
- Identify compliance risks before shifts are published
Also built for restaurants, hotels and catering
Whether you operate a single venue or multiple locations, RosterElf scales with your hospitality operation.
Time and attendance for late-night venues
In bars and nightclubs, accurate time tracking is critical — especially when shifts cross midnight. RosterElf gives managers confidence that what was rostered matches what was worked.
- Clock in and out using mobile devices or shared tablets
- Photo verification and GPS tracking to reduce time theft
- Track overnight shifts and close-down hours accurately
- Convert worked hours into payroll-ready timesheets
Bar award compliance, made simpler
Australian hospitality awards are complex. Penalty rates, overtime rules and break requirements vary depending on day, time, employee type and shift length. RosterElf helps reduce compliance risk by flagging potential issues early.
Hospitality Industry General Award penalty rates
Full-time and part-time employees (casual loading +25%)
| Period | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 100% | Base rate |
| Saturday | 125% | All hours |
| Sunday | 150% | All hours |
| Public holiday | 250% | All hours |
| Late night (after 10pm) | 115% | Mon-Fri |
| Early morning (before 7am) | 115% | Mon-Fri |
Rates based on Hospitality Industry General Award (MA000009). Always verify with Fair Work.
Payroll-ready workforce data
RosterElf integrates bar rostering and time tracking with payroll workflows, so approved hours flow through cleanly and consistently to Xero or MYOB.
- Fewer payroll errors from manual data entry
- Less time spent reconciling timesheets
- Clear records for audits and compliance checks
- Faster pay runs, even during busy periods
reduction in time spent on rostering
Australian bars and nightclubs using RosterElf report significant time savings on roster creation, allowing managers to focus on running the venue instead of admin.
Hospitality venues using RosterElf
See how Australian hospitality businesses simplified their workforce management with RosterElf.
The Embassy by Devlin's
"Our managers wrapped their head around it in about 45 minutes. Onboarded 30 staff seamlessly with automated payroll via Xero integration."
— Teresa Klenk, Founder
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Bagel O's
"One of the main reasons we went with RosterElf was because they're Australian-based. We call, and we get a response straight away. No complaints in 2.5 years."
— Shahryar Tehrani, Owner
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See how much time and money your bar or nightclub could save with RosterElf bar rostering software.
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Based on 70% time reduction with automated rostering
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More than bar rostering
RosterElf combines rostering with communication, HR, and time tracking — everything bar and nightclub teams need in one platform.
Team communication
Notify staff of roster changes instantly. Manage shift swaps with approval workflows. Reduce no-shows with push notifications.
Learn moreHR & compliance
Track RSA and security licences. Onboard new bar staff digitally. Store employee documents securely.
Learn moreTime & attendance
Mobile and tablet clock-ins with photo verification. Track overnight shifts and close-down. Payroll-ready timesheets automatically.
Learn moreWhy bars and nightclubs choose RosterElf
RosterElf is designed specifically for Australian workplaces, with a strong focus on Fair Work compliance, Modern Awards and local payroll integrations.
Save hours on rostering
Reduce time spent building and fixing rosters every week
Control labour costs
See live wage costs as you roster — no more guesswork
Australian award compliance
Hospitality Award rates and penalties built in
All employment types
Works for casual, part-time and full-time staff
Easy to adopt
Intuitive for managers and staff — minimal training needed
Single or multi-venue
Scales from one bar to multiple venues
Trusted by bars and nightclubs across Australia
Hear from bars and nightclubs that simplified their rostering with RosterElf
Andrew Nathan
November 13, 2025
"We are extremely happy with Roster Elf, it's a great improvement on the previous system we were using. Sean and all the staff have been fantastic, really know their stuff and make using RosterElf a pleasure."
Monica Van De Laak
October 16, 2025
"Sean was an amazing help, very patient and thorough."
Mary C.
October 13, 2025
"I can see my roster, enter availability, put leave in advance and clock on and off easily."
Bar compliance resources
Official resources for bar rostering and compliance in Australia.
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Real support from people who understand your business
At RosterElf, support isn't a ticket system — it's part of the product. Our Australian-based team helps you set up correctly, understand award rules, and stay compliant as your business changes. No scripts. No offshore handoffs. Just real help when you need it.
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Guided setup and onboarding
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Award and payroll questions answered
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Ongoing help as your team grows
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Bar & nightclub rostering software FAQ
- The best bar rostering software for Australian businesses combines easy roster creation, live labour cost tracking, award compliance, and payroll integration. RosterElf is designed specifically for Australian bars and nightclubs, with built-in support for the Hospitality Industry General Award, late-night penalty rates, and integrations with Xero and MYOB.
- RosterElf lets you roster by role (bartender, barback, glassie, floor staff, door security, DJ) and shows coverage for each area. The bar rostering software helps manage event nights, private bookings, and regular trading with templates and live labour budgets.
- Yes, RosterElf is designed for casual-heavy nightlife workforces. Staff submit availability, managers build rosters around event nights and peak periods, and casual loading is applied automatically to pay calculations.
- Yes, create separate roster templates for Thursday nights, Friday/Saturday peaks, and special events. Templates ensure consistent coverage for bar, floor, and security while adapting staffing levels to expected crowds.