Restaurant rostering, payroll & HR software
Service peaks demand coordinated scheduling. RosterElf integrates rostering, time tracking, payroll, and HR tools so managers control costs, maintain coverage, and support compliance across kitchen and front-of-house teams.
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Balance FOH and BOH staffing
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Track RSA and food safety certifications
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Integrate with Xero and MYOB
Trusted by Australian businesses
From local cafes to national retail chains, thousands of businesses rely on RosterElf for rostering, HR and payroll.
Everything you need to manage your restaurant workforce
Six powerful modules working together to simplify kitchen and front-of-house rostering, HR, payroll, time tracking, payroll, HR, communication, and analytics.
Restaurant rostering
Schedule kitchen and floor staff with ease
Build rosters for front-of-house, kitchen, and bar staff. Handle split shifts, casual pools, and last-minute changes common in food service.
- Kitchen shift templates
- Casual staff pools
- Split shift planning
- Multi-venue rosters
Time & attendance
Track hours across your venue
GPS clock-ins ensure staff are on-site. Photo proof prevents buddy punching. Digital timesheets capture every shift accurately.
- Venue clock-in points
- Break compliance
- Photo verification
- Overtime alerts
Payroll integration
Hospitality Award rates automated
Connect to Xero or MYOB. Automatic penalty rates for weekends, public holidays, and late nights under the Hospitality Award.
- Hospitality Award interpretation
- Penalty rate automation
- Xero/MYOB sync
- Split shift calculations
HR for hospitality
Manage seasonal and casual staff
Onboard new staff digitally. Track RSA certificates and food handling. Manage high turnover without the paperwork.
- Digital onboarding
- RSA/Food safety tracking
- Casual contract management
- Leave management
Team communication
Keep your venue team connected
Shift notes for handovers. Instant notifications for roster changes. Team chat for quick coordination during busy service.
- Shift handover notes
- Roster notifications
- Team announcements
- Shift swap requests
Venue analytics
Understand your labour costs
Track labour costs against revenue. See which shifts are overstaffed. Identify patterns to optimise your roster spend.
- Labour cost tracking
- Shift analysis
- Overtime reporting
- Budget vs actual
Employee rostering for restaurants
Match sections, stations, and service peaks
Drag-and-drop scheduling with live labour budgets lets managers balance FOH sections and BOH stations across lunch, dinner, and split shifts.
Perfect Match AI suggests staff by availability and skills while costed rosters protect margins.
Time & attendance for restaurants
Clock-ins with photo or GPS
Replace paper timesheets with reliable mobile or kiosk clock-ins featuring photo and GPS verification.
Handle early starts and late cuts with approved hours flowing to digital timesheets.
Payroll integration for restaurants
Award interpretation automated
Night rates, penalties, overtime, and allowances apply automatically from timesheets.
Integration with Xero and MYOB syncs directly to payroll systems without manual re-entry.
Leave management for restaurants
Keep sections and stations covered
Staff request leave in-app and approvals update rosters instantly.
Maintain service coverage across key positions with automatic conflict detection and replacement suggestions.
Mobile apps for restaurant teams
Instant roster updates and alerts
Live scheduling updates and shift offers reach chefs, servers, and bartenders on mobile.
Reduce no-shows and gaps with instant notifications and shift confirmations.
HR compliance for restaurants
RSA, food safety, first aid
Track RSA, food safety, and first-aid certifications with automated expiry reminders.
Ensure only qualified staff are rostered for service and kitchen roles.
Trusted by restaurants
Hear from restaurants that simplified their workforce management 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."
Already using another platform?
Many businesses switch to RosterElf from platforms like Deputy for simpler award interpretation, better local support, and lower costs. We make the transition easy.
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Restaurant rostering FAQ
- RosterElf's rostering software lets you create roles for FOH and BOH positions. Drag-and-drop scheduling with live labour budgets helps balance coverage across kitchen, bar, and floor.
- Yes, save recurring shift patterns as roster templates for different service periods. Apply templates with one click and adjust staffing based on bookings and seasonal demand.
- RosterElf handles split shifts, overnight shifts crossing midnight, and late-night penalty calculations automatically. The labour budgeting tool shows accurate costs for all shift patterns.
- Yes, auto shift swaps allow staff to trade shifts within rules you set. The system checks both employees are qualified before allowing the swap.
- Staff submit availability through the mobile app. Perfect Match AI suggests available staff when building rosters, helping you fill busy services without conflicts.
- Yes, assign servers to specific sections (front room, patio, bar area) when building rosters. The rostering software helps balance experienced and trainee staff across dining areas.
Compliance resources
Official resources for hospitality employers in Australia.
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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