Restaurant Bookkeepers

12/04/2026

Back from Uluru… with fresh perspective for our hospitality clients 🍃
Chris has returned from the Regional Leadership Academy with Entrepreneurs' Organization—alongside 30 business leaders from 11 countries.
A week of personal development, deep conversations, and the presence of Uluru… it really resets your thinking.
What we're bringing back to Restaurant Bookkeepers:
✔️ Simpler, clearer concepts.
✔️ Stronger leadership and guidance
✔️ Real conversations that drive better decisions
Because great businesses aren’t just built on numbers—they’re built on clarity and leadership.
Invest in yourself to invest in your business!
Give us a call to know more 1300 043 327.

REPAIR. STABILISE. OPTIMISE™



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24/09/2025

🍔☕ Heads up for café, restaurant & food business owners (and staff!) Fair Work Inspectors are making surprise visits this week in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra & Cairns 🚨 — checking payslips and staff records.

✅ Employers: double-check your payroll and records.
👩‍🍳 Employees: you’re entitled to clear, accurate payslips.
Note: employers must also keep timesheets for salary employees.
Call us for help with payroll: 1300 043 327 or drop a line via our contact page https://www.restaurantbookkeepers.com.au/contactus/

👉 More info here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2025-media-releases/september-2025/20250925-frac-recordkeeping-inspections-sydney-brisbane-canberra-and-cairns-media-release

We are food industry trained specialised BAS Agent bookkeepers - we know you and your numbers. No contracts. Pay as you go.

08/09/2025

Fine Food Australia is happening now in Sydney. We're here to investigate industry and tech trends that influence our hospo clients. We recommend you make your way here!

08/09/2025

NAFES - National Association of Food Equipment Suppliers. An organisation that strives to strengthen and advance the industry of manufacturers and distributors through Influence, Advancement, Education.

03/06/2025

Just announced, the Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5 per cent increase to minimum wages.
This may have a flow on effect to various awards.
We will bring more information as it comes to hand.
Please be aware that you may need to alter your wages as at the first pay period from 1 July. This will also increase your super expenses. On top of that, super will be increasing to 12%. Need help with payroll? www.RestaurantBookkeepers.com.au

15/04/2025

That BAS & tax debt that's been accumulating interest will no longer be tax deductible like other interest is. Ouch! Read more below...

No More Tax Deductions for ATO Interest Charges from 1 July 2025 If you’ve ever had to pay interest on a tax debt, you might’ve been able to claim that cost as a deduction on your tax return. But that’s changing soon. Starting 1 July

14/04/2025

📅 Planning for Public Holidays in 2025?
If you run a business, especially in foodservice — you need to know how public holidays affect employee pay, rosters, and your legal obligations.

❗Do you have to pay if they don’t work?
❗What if they do work?
❗Can they say no?

We break it all down in our latest blog 👇
✅ State-by-state holiday dates
✅ Public holiday penalty rates
✅ Leave entitlements & rostering rules
✅ Employer obligations under the Fair Work Act

📝 Read it here:
👉 https://www.restaurantbookkeepers.com.au/understanding-australian-public-holidays-what-employers-need-to-know/

Understanding Australian Public Holidays: What Employers Need to Know Public holidays in Australia are more than just days off — they come with legal obligations for business owners, especially in the hospitality industry where trading doesn’t always stop. Let’s break down when public holidays

02/04/2025

Get ready for the super increase due 1 July 2025. Details here....

ATO Superannuation Guarantee Increase to 12%: What It Means for You The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has confirmed the scheduled increase of the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) to 12%. This move, part of the government’s long-term retirement savings strategy, aims to provide Australians with a m...

11/03/2025

Disaster relief and grants are starting to emerge in the wake of Cyclone Alfred. Business owners and employees in QLD and NSW have been impacted with damage, loss of income, and closures. We have gathered links of where to apply for payments to assist both.
We hope they point you in the right direction.

Disaster relief and grants are starting to emerge in the wake of Cyclone Alfred. Posted 11 March 2025. QLD and NSW businesses had had damage and lost income to both businesses and employees. We have researched links to assist with finding grants and relief at a local, state, federal level. While thi...

07/03/2025

Did you know you can stand down employees in the event of cyclones and floods? This impacts the way and how much you pay employees. Read more...
https://www.restaurantbookkeepers.com.au/shutdown-or-stand-down-and-payroll/

We are food industry trained specialised BAS Agent bookkeepers - we know you and your numbers. No contracts. Pay as you go.