Catering 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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Catering rostering with live labour budgets
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Australian award compliance built in
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Integrates with Xero and MYOB
Designed for the realities of catering work
Catering rostering isn't the same as office scheduling. Businesses deal with varying event sizes, multi-location work, casual pools and strict award compliance — often all at once.
Event-based varying team sizes
Prep, delivery, on-site coordination
Multi-location hour tracking
Split shift and travel allowances
Large casual pool management
Food safety and venue inductions
Catering rostering that adapts to event demand
Creating rosters in catering means balancing prep, service and pack-down staff, availability, costs and compliance — often across multiple venues. RosterElf helps managers make informed rostering decisions upfront, not react after payroll.
- Build rosters that match event sizes and locations
- Assign staff based on role, skills and availability
- Reduce overstaffing and understaffing
- Identify compliance risks before shifts are published
Also built for restaurants, bars and hotels
Whether you operate a single kitchen or multiple locations, RosterElf scales with your hospitality operation.
Time and attendance across multiple locations
In catering, staff work across kitchens, delivery routes and venues. RosterElf's GPS time tracking gives managers confidence that hours are accurately captured wherever staff work.
- GPS clock-in at kitchen, delivery and venue locations
- Photo verification to reduce time theft
- Track split shifts and travel time accurately
- Convert worked hours into payroll-ready timesheets
Catering 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 |
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| 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 catering 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 event periods
reduction in time spent on rostering
Australian catering businesses using RosterElf report significant time savings on roster creation, allowing managers to focus on events instead of admin.
Event catering rostering in action
See how a multi-venue hospitality business manages event staff rostering with RosterElf.
Calculate your catering rostering savings
See how much time and money your catering business could save with RosterElf catering rostering software.
Your current rostering
Based on 70% time reduction with automated rostering
Your potential savings
No credit card required
More than catering rostering
RosterElf combines rostering with communication, HR, and time tracking — everything catering 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 food safety, RSA and venue inductions. Onboard new catering staff digitally. Store employee documents securely.
Learn moreTime & attendance
GPS clock-ins across multiple locations. Track split shifts and travel time. Payroll-ready timesheets automatically.
Learn moreWhy catering businesses 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-location
Scales from one kitchen to multiple venues
Trusted by catering businesses across Australia
Hear from catering businesses 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."
Catering compliance resources
Official resources for catering 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
5.0 average rating Rated 5.0 by Australian businesses
Catering rostering software FAQ
- The best catering rostering software for Australian businesses combines easy roster creation, live labour cost tracking, award compliance, and payroll integration. RosterElf is designed specifically for Australian catering companies, with built-in support for the Hospitality Industry General Award, GPS time tracking, and integrations with Xero and MYOB.
- RosterElf manages fluctuating event schedules with drag-and-drop catering rostering software. Assign chefs, packers, drivers, and service staff to specific events, track prep time versus on-site hours, and maintain profit margins.
- Create separate roster views for kitchen prep, cooking, service, and pack-down crews. RosterElf's scheduling tools let you manage all teams from one dashboard while keeping their schedules distinct.
- Yes, build roster templates for common event sizes—cocktail parties, sit-down dinners, corporate functions. Apply templates instantly and adjust for specific venue requirements.