Hospitality salaries
Restaurant Manager Salary in Australia
Restaurant managers run the whole show — the team, the guests, the roster and the numbers. It’s a senior leadership role for experienced hospitality professionals who want to own a venue’s success.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$32.12/hr
Award base — casual
$40.15/hr
Full-time (annual)
$63,469/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L6), effective 1 July 2025. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What restaurant managers actually earn on Tavro
Restaurant Manager pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a restaurant manager in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a restaurant manager is about $32.12/hr full-time, or $40.15/hr casual (which includes the 25% casual loading), as at 1 July 2025. These are base weekday rates — evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties are paid on top.
How much does a restaurant manager earn per year?
A full-time restaurant manager on the award base rate earns roughly $63,469 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do restaurant managers get penalty rates?
Yes. The figures above are base rates only. Under MA000009, hospitality staff are generally entitled to higher rates for evenings, weekends, public holidays and overtime. Check your exact entitlements at fairwork.gov.au.
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