Hospitality

Compliance for Cafes, Restaurants & Hospitality Businesses

From food safety to Fair Work awards, hospitality businesses face a unique set of regulatory obligations. Reguladar helps you stay on top of every deadline.

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Common Challenges

Compliance pain points for hospitality businesses

Complex award rates

The Hospitality Industry (General) Award has multiple pay levels, penalty rates, and loading provisions that change regularly. Getting it wrong is now a criminal offence.

Food safety compliance

State and territory food safety laws require licensed premises to maintain food safety plans, staff training records, and regular council inspections.

Liquor licensing

If you serve alcohol, your liquor licence must be renewed on time, staff must hold RSA certifications, and you must comply with responsible service obligations.

Regulations

Key regulations that apply to you

These are the primary regulatory frameworks Reguladar tracks for hospitality businesses.

Hospitality Industry (General) Award

Minimum wages, penalty rates, and conditions for hospitality workers

Food Act (state-based)

Food safety standards, handling requirements, and premises registration

Liquor Control Act (state-based)

Licensing, responsible service of alcohol, and trading hours

Work Health and Safety Act

Workplace safety, risk assessments, and incident reporting

Fair Work Act

Employment conditions, termination rules, and workplace rights

Privacy Act

Handling of customer data, booking information, and loyalty programs

Deadlines

Never miss a compliance deadline

Reguladar tracks all your recurring obligations and alerts you before they're due.

ObligationFrequency
BAS lodgementQuarterly or monthly
Superannuation guaranteeQuarterly
Food safety auditAnnually
Liquor licence renewalAnnually or biennially
Workers' compensation renewalAnnually
Fair Work award reviewOn change (typically July 1)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What awards apply to hospitality workers?
Most hospitality workers are covered by the Hospitality Industry (General) Award. This sets minimum wages, penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, overtime rates, and other entitlements. Some roles may be covered by the Restaurant Industry Award or Fast Food Industry Award instead.
Do I need a food safety supervisor?
In most states, yes. Food businesses are generally required to have at least one trained food safety supervisor on staff at all times. The specific requirements vary by state and territory.
How often does my liquor licence need renewing?
Liquor licence renewal periods vary by state. In most jurisdictions, licences are renewed annually or biennially. Late renewal can result in penalties or suspension of your licence.

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