Restaurant Award Cheat Sheet 2026–27
MA000119 · For restaurants, cafes & bistros · Minimum rates
FITZHR fitzhr.com
Rates effective2026-07-01
Next review2027-07-01
Casual loading25%
Super12%

Base hourly rates (adult, full-time)

Introductory$25.74
Level 1$26.44
Level 2$27.08
Level 3$27.97
Level 4$29.45
Level 5$31.30
Level 6$32.13

7 rate levels shown from 18 adult full-time classifications. Casuals: add 25% loading to the base rate.

Minimum engagement

Full time4 hrs min/shift
Part time3 hrs min/shift
Casual2 hrs min/shift
Public holiday full time part time4 hrs min/shift
Public holiday casual2 hrs min/shift

Penalties, loadings & overtime

Saturday (FT/PT)125%
Saturday (casual)150%
Sunday (FT/PT)150%
Sunday (casual)175%
Public holiday (FT/PT)225%
Public holiday (casual)250%
Evening After 10pm Loading+$2.95/hr
Night Midnight To 6am Loading+$4.42/hr
Overtime First 2hrs150%
Overtime After 2hrs200%

Casual penalty percentages already include the 25% casual loading — never stack them.

Common allowances

Split shift allowance (full-time and part-time employees only)$5.60 per separate work period of 2 hours or more
Meal allowance - overtime$17.42 per occasion
Tool allowance (cooks and apprentice cooks only)$2.03 per day or part thereof
Sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide MA000119. Minimum entitlements only — check the award for conditions. Full tables & instant answers: fitzhr.com/restaurant

This is the condensed reference — the full classification tables live at Restaurant Award pay rates and the complete rules at the Restaurant Award guide. For the exact rate for any classification, employment type or shift, ask Fitz — free, no card required.