Hospitality salaries
Front of House Manager Salary in Australia
Front of house (FOH) managers lead everything guests see — the welcome, the service and the flow of the room. They set the tone for the guest experience and lead the floor team.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$29.54/hr
Award base — casual
$36.93/hr
Full-time (annual)
$58,371/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L5), effective 1 July 2025. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What front of house managers actually earn on Tavro
Front of House Manager pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a front of house manager in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a front of house manager is about $29.54/hr full-time, or $36.93/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 front of house manager earn per year?
A full-time front of house manager on the award base rate earns roughly $58,371 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do front of house 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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