Hospitality salaries
Senior Waitstaff / Floor Manager Salary in Australia
Senior waitstaff and floor managers lead service on the floor — coordinating the team, handling guests and keeping the room running smoothly. It’s the step up from waitstaff into service leadership.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$27.86/hr
Award base — casual
$34.83/hr
Full-time (annual)
$55,051/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L4), effective 1 July 2025. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What senior waitstaff / floor managers actually earn on Tavro
Senior Waitstaff / Floor Manager pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a senior waitstaff / floor manager in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a senior waitstaff / floor manager is about $27.86/hr full-time, or $34.83/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 senior waitstaff / floor manager earn per year?
A full-time senior waitstaff / floor manager on the award base rate earns roughly $55,051 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do senior waitstaff / floor 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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