{"id":1901,"date":"2025-06-30T14:43:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T02:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:00:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T03:00:45","slug":"restaurant-award-meal-split-shift-allowance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/restaurant-award-meal-split-shift-allowance\/","title":{"rendered":"Meal &#038; Split Shift Allowances Under the Restaurant Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='post-index' id='post-index'><a href='###' id='post-index-close'><i class='fa fa-list'><\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class='post-index-title'>Table of content<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class='post-index-inner' id='post-index-inner'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<ol class='post-index-list'><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-0\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Meal Break Entitlements Explained\">Meal Break Entitlements Explained<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-1\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"What Is a Split Shift?\">What Is a Split Shift?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-2\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Split Shift Allowance\">Split Shift Allowance<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-3\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Why Compliance Matters\">Why Compliance Matters<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-4\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"How Does Workstem Help?\">How Does Workstem Help?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-5\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"FAQs About the Restaurant Industry Award\">FAQs About the Restaurant Industry Award<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t$(function(){\r\n\t\t\t\tvar contIdxHeight = $('#post-index-inner').height()+20;\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',contIdxHeight+'px');\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-close').on('click',function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\tif($('#post-index-inner').height()>20) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',0);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('padding-top',0);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',contIdxHeight+'px');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('padding-top','20px');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t\t$('.post-index-item').on('click',function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar tt=$(this).data('tt');\r\n\t\t\t\t\tscrollPosition(document.getElementById(tt));\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t});\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/script><div class='post-content-full'><p>In Australia\u2019s restaurant and caf\u00e9 industry, long and irregular hours are part of the job. But when it comes to wages and breaks, every minute counts. Under the <strong>Restaurant Industry Award<\/strong>, employers must provide the correct <strong>meal break<\/strong> entitlements and <strong>split shift allowances <\/strong>to ensure Fair Work compliance. This article breaks down what you need to know as an employer or employee in the restaurant industry.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-0\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Meal Break Entitlements Explained<\/h2>\n<p>Under the <strong>restaurant industry award<\/strong>, employees who work more than five hours must be given an <strong>unpaid meal break<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what the Award specifies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">An <strong>unpaid meal break of at least 30 minutes<\/strong> must be provided after <strong>no more than 5 hours<\/strong> of continuous work.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If the break is not provided or delayed beyond six hours, employees may be entitled to additional pay or penalty rates.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Breaks cannot be automatically substituted with a paid rest break unless agreed in writing under specific conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If a barista starts work at 9:00am, they must receive their 30-minute <strong>meal break<\/strong> no later than 2:00pm. If they are required to keep working until 3:00pm without a break, this could result in a breach of the award and potential back pay obligations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-1\" class=\"icon-anchor\">What Is a Split Shift?<\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>split shift<\/strong> is when an employee works in <strong>two or more separate periods in one day<\/strong>, with unpaid time in between that is longer than a typical break. This is common in restaurants during quiet afternoon hours between lunch and dinner service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A server works from 10:00am to 2:00pm, and again from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. This is a clear example of a <strong>split shift<\/strong> under the award.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-2\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Split Shift Allowance<\/h2>\n<p>The<strong> Restaurant Industry Award <\/strong>includes a provision for a <strong>split shift allowance<\/strong>, designed to compensate employees for the inconvenience of having unpaid time between work periods in a single day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As of the 2024\/2025 pay guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A split shift allowance of <strong>$4.83<\/strong> per day applies when an employee is required to work a rostered split shift.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Note: always check the Fair Work <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/library.fairwork.gov.au\/award\/?krn=MA000119&amp;awardid=5088c558-2350-f011-877b-002248117118#_Toc201317272\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pay guide<\/a><\/span> for the current rate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This allowance is paid in addition to the employee\u2019s base hourly rate and other applicable entitlements such as penalty rates or overtime.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-3\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Why Compliance Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Incorrectly handling <strong>meal breaks <\/strong>or <strong>split shift allowances<\/strong> can lead to underpayment claims, Fair Work investigations, and reputational damage. Some major Australian hospitality employers have already faced significant penalties for failing to follow Award obligations.<\/p>\n<p>By using a compliant payroll and workforce management system like <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Workstem<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>, restaurants and caf\u00e9s can automate roster rules, enforce break requirements, and ensure correct allowance payments with every shift.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-4\" class=\"icon-anchor\">How Does Workstem Help?<\/h2>\n<p>Simplify your payroll process and ensure accurate pay rates with Workstem\u2019s automated <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/payroll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">payroll system<\/a><\/span>. Our pre-built modern <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/award-interpretation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">award interpretation software<\/a><\/span> covers 122+ awards and 34 EBAs, and keeps you up-to-date with penalty rates and other award entitlements.<\/p>\n<p>Choose between our <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standard and Advanced plans<\/a><\/span>, and enjoy a range of benefits such as Fair Work compliance, an employee self-service App, and custom rule set. We have integrated our system with<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/xero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Xero<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/netsuite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NetSuite<\/a><\/span> as well to bring you a complete HR SaaS solution for your business.<\/p>\n<p>Book a free demo with our payroll experts. Experience the efficiency and accuracy of <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Workstem <\/a><\/span>today!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-5\" class=\"icon-anchor\">FAQs About the Restaurant Industry Award<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1: Do casual employees receive split shift allowances?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A1:<\/strong> Yes. Casuals working split shifts under the restaurant industry award are still entitled to the split shift allowance if their work is scheduled across two separate periods with unpaid time between.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2: Can meal breaks be shortened to less than 30 minutes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A2:<\/strong> Only if there is an agreement in writing between the employer and employee. Otherwise, a minimum of 30 minutes unpaid must be given.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3: What if a staff member chooses not to take their meal break?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A3:<\/strong> Employers are still legally required to provide the break opportunity. Not enforcing this can lead to non-compliance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4: Do split shift allowances apply every time there&#8217;s a break between shifts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A4:<\/strong> No. The allowance applies only when the break is longer than a meal break and the employee is required to return later to complete their roster.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/updated-restaurant-industry-pay-award-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Updated Restaurant Industry Award Pay Rates: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/restaurant-industry-award-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Restaurant Industry Award Guide [MA000119]<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/glossary\/restaurant-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Restaurant Award<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/manage-break-entitlements-under-2025-retail-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Manage Break Entitlements Under 2025 Retail Award<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of content Meal Break Entitlements ExplainedWhat Is a Split Shift?Split Shift AllowanceWhy Compliance MattersHow Does Workstem Help?FAQs About the Restaurant Industry Award In Australia\u2019s restaurant and caf\u00e9 industry, long and irregular hours are part of the job. 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