Hotel 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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Hotel 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 hotel work
Hotel rostering isn't the same as office scheduling. Properties deal with 24/7 coverage, multi-department coordination, seasonal peaks and strict award compliance — often all at once.
Multi-department coordination
24-hour reception coverage
Seasonal occupancy fluctuations
Hospitality Award for various roles
Banquet and event staffing
Department certifications tracking
Hotel rostering that adapts to occupancy
Creating rosters in hotels means balancing multiple departments, availability, costs and compliance — often based on occupancy forecasts. RosterElf helps managers make informed rostering decisions upfront, not react after payroll.
- Build rosters that match occupancy forecasts and events
- Assign staff based on department, skills and availability
- Reduce overstaffing and understaffing
- Identify compliance risks before shifts are published
Also built for restaurants, bars and catering
Whether you operate a single property or multiple locations, RosterElf scales with your hospitality operation.
Time and attendance across all departments
In hotels, accurate time tracking across multiple departments is critical. 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 night audit and 24-hour shifts accurately
- Convert worked hours into payroll-ready timesheets
Hotel 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 hotel 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 hotels using RosterElf report significant time savings on roster creation, allowing managers to focus on guest experience instead of admin.
Calculate your hotel rostering savings
See how much time and money your hotel could save with RosterElf hotel rostering software.
Your current rostering
Based on 70% time reduction with automated rostering
Your potential savings
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More than hotel rostering
RosterElf combines rostering with communication, HR, and time tracking — everything hotel 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, food safety and first aid certifications. Onboard new hotel staff digitally. Store employee documents securely.
Learn moreTime & attendance
Mobile and tablet clock-ins with photo verification. Track hours across all departments. Payroll-ready timesheets automatically.
Learn moreWhy hotels 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-property
Scales from one hotel to multiple properties
Trusted by hotels across Australia
Hear from hotels 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."
Hotel compliance resources
Official resources for hotel 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
Hotel rostering software FAQ
- The best hotel rostering software for Australian businesses combines easy roster creation, live labour cost tracking, award compliance, and payroll integration. RosterElf is designed specifically for Australian hotels, with built-in support for the Hospitality Industry General Award, multi-department management, and integrations with Xero and MYOB.
- RosterElf lets you roster by department including front desk, housekeeping, F&B, kitchen, concierge, maintenance, and night audit. The hotel rostering software shows coverage at a glance and helps balance staff across departments.
- Yes, create rosters aligned to occupancy forecasts, arrivals/departures, and event sheets. Adjust housekeeping teams for checkout days, scale F&B for banquets, and ensure adequate front desk coverage during peak check-in times.
- RosterElf handles overnight shifts crossing midnight, split shifts, and varied start times seamlessly. Night audit, late housekeeping, and early breakfast shifts are all supported with accurate penalty rate calculations.