Hospitality HR Blog

Practical guides for managing HR in pubs, restaurants, cafes, and hotels across Australia. Written for venue managers, not HR departments.

📖 Comparison Guides

Fitz HR vs HR Consultants: Which Is Right for Your Hospitality Venue?

Honest comparison of Fitz HR vs traditional HR consultants for Australian hospitality venues. Cost, availability, response time, and compliance coverage compared.

10 Mar 2026 · 7 min read · Comparison HR Consultants

Fitz HR vs Employment Hero: Which Is Better for Hospitality?

Detailed comparison of Fitz HR and Employment Hero for Australian hospitality venues. Features, pricing, and hospitality-specific capabilities compared.

13 Mar 2026 · 7 min read · Comparison Employment Hero

Fitz HR vs ElfHR (by RosterElf): Which Hospitality HR Tool Is Right for You?

Comparison of Fitz HR and ElfHR by RosterElf for Australian hospitality HR. Features, approach, and which platform better serves pubs, restaurants, and cafes.

16 Mar 2026 · 6 min read · Comparison ElfHR

Fitz HR vs BrightHR: Which Is Better for Australian Hospitality?

Honest comparison of Fitz HR and BrightHR for Australian hospitality. Pricing transparency, contract terms, lock-in fees, and hospitality specialisation compared.

20 Mar 2026 · 8 min read · Comparison BrightHR Alternative

📚 All Guides

Split Shift Rules Under the Hospitality Award in Australia

Complete guide to split shift rules under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award, including allowances, maximum spread of hours, and when split shifts can be used.

23 Mar 2026 · 5 min read · Split Shifts Award Compliance

How to Handle a Workplace Bullying Complaint in Hospitality

Step-by-step guide for hospitality managers on responding to workplace bullying complaints, including legal obligations under the Fair Work Act and WHS laws, investigation steps, and documentation.

22 Mar 2026 · 7 min read · Bullying WHS Complaints

What Is Procedural Fairness in Australian Employment Law? A Hospitality Guide

Plain-English guide to procedural fairness for hospitality venue managers. What it means, why it matters for unfair dismissal, and how to follow the correct process when managing staff.

20 Mar 2026 · 6 min read · Procedural Fairness Fair Work Termination

Break Entitlements Under the Hospitality Award by Shift Length

Complete guide to rest break and meal break entitlements under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award, including paid vs unpaid breaks, break timing, and penalties for non-compliance.

18 Mar 2026 · 5 min read · Award Breaks Compliance

How to Terminate a Casual Employee in Australia: A Hospitality Guide

Guide for Australian hospitality venues on legally terminating casual employees, including notice requirements, unfair dismissal protections, and documentation needed.

15 Mar 2026 · 6 min read · Termination Casual Employment Fair Work

What to Do When an Employee No-Shows in Hospitality

Step-by-step guide for hospitality venue managers on how to handle employee no-shows legally, including documentation requirements, communication steps, and when you can terminate.

12 Mar 2026 · 5 min read · No-Shows Performance Termination

Casual Conversion Rules Under the Hospitality Award: What Venue Owners Must Know

Everything Australian hospitality venues need to know about casual conversion obligations under the Fair Work Act and the Hospitality Industry (General) Award, including timelines, notification requirements, and penalties.

8 Mar 2026 · 6 min read · Casual Conversion Fair Work Compliance

How to Write a Formal Warning Letter for Hospitality Staff in Australia

Step-by-step guide to writing a legally compliant formal warning letter for hospitality employees under the Fair Work Act. Includes what to include, common mistakes, and a free template.

5 Mar 2026 · 7 min read · Warnings Compliance Documentation

Hospitality Award Rates 2026: Complete Guide to Penalty Rates for Pubs & Restaurants

Everything you need to know about the Hospitality Industry (General) Award pay rates, including base rates by classification, weekend penalties, evening and night loadings, overtime, and casual loading.

22 Feb 2026 · 6 min read · Award Rates Penalty Rates

How to Write an Employment Contract for Restaurant Staff in Australia

Step-by-step guide to writing legally compliant employment contracts for hospitality staff, including what must be included, hospitality-specific clauses, and common mistakes to avoid.

22 Feb 2026 · 7 min read · Contracts Compliance

Fair Work Compliance Checklist for Hospitality Businesses

The complete compliance checklist covering pay, record keeping, documentation, leave entitlements, termination, and workplace safety for pubs, restaurants, and hotels.

22 Feb 2026 · 8 min read · Fair Work Compliance

How to Handle Underperformance in Hospitality: A Manager’s Guide

The 5-step process for managing underperforming staff legally. Covers informal conversations, written warnings, PIPs, and termination — with hospitality-specific examples.

22 Feb 2026 · 7 min read · Performance Warnings

Best HR Software for Hospitality in Australia (2026)

Comparing the HR tools that actually work for Australian hospitality venues. Features, pricing, and which ones understand the Hospitality Award.

22 Feb 2026 · 8 min read · Software Comparison

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