One Platform For Every Venue Role
Hospitality is not one job. From kitchen and front of house to accommodation and events, each role keeps a venue running. CloudColleague connects you with reliable, verified staff across all of them.
- Hire across kitchen, front of house and events.
- Fill permanent roles or single shifts and functions.
- See verified RSA and food safety on every profile.
- Interview in-app and pay only on completion.
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Australia Tours and Travels
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Kitchen
Front of House
Accommodation
Events & Functions
Management
Tourism
Hire For The Long Term, Or Cover The Gap
Demand does not run nine to five. CloudColleague lets you build a permanent team and fill last-minute gaps from the same place, whatever the role.
Hire permanently
Post a full-time or part-time role and recruit verified professionals who fit your business for the long run.
Post a Role- Full-time, part-time and ongoing roles
- Verified credentials and references on every profile
- In-app interviews before you commit
- Free to post, no agency markup
Post a task or shift
Need a function or a weekend shift handled this week? Post a short-term task and fill it fast with a nearby professional.
Post a task- Casual, contract and single-shift cover
- One-off tasks and short-term contracts
- Payment released on completion, fast payouts
- Flat 7% task fee, no tiered commissions
How CloudColleague Helps Hospitality And Tourism In 2026
Tourism recovery and busy seasons keep demand high for chefs, baristas, wait and event staff. These features are built to meet it.
Verified credentials
Profiles are vetted for RSA, food safety and references before you hire.
Short-term & contract cover
Post a single task or short contract and fill gaps within hours, not weeks.
In-app interviews
Screen and interview candidates inside the platform before any commitment.
Fast, secure payouts
Payments are released on completion, with same-day options for finished work.
No agency markup
Free to post a job and a flat 7% on tasks. No tiered fees, no connection charges.
Bulk posting for surges
Staff up for busy periods and project peaks with multiple postings at once.
Location-based matching
Find people near your site, across every state and territory.
Jobs and tasks in one place
Manage ongoing roles and one-off tasks side by side, from a single dashboard.
Hospitality & Tourism Pay Rates In Australia (2025 to 2026)
Wondering what a role earns before you hire or apply? Here is an indicative guide to pay across common hospitality and tourism roles.
| Role | Typical pay (AUD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chef | $60,000 to $80,000 | Head chefs and fine dining higher. |
| Cook / Kitchen Hand | $25 to $30 / hour | Award-based, rises with grade. |
| Barista / Waitstaff | $24 to $26 / hour | Casual around $31/hr with loading. |
| Bar Attendant | $25 to $28 / hour | Weekend and late penalties apply. |
| Venue / Restaurant Manager | $70,000 to $90,000 | Larger venues higher. |
Experience
Entry-level starts lower, while senior and specialised people earn well above the averages.
Location
City, regional and remote rates differ, often with incentives in high-demand areas.
Sector
Award rates, enterprise agreements and private or contract work all differ.
Casual loading
Casual staff usually get about 25% extra in place of paid leave.
Hiring or job-hunting in hospitality and tourism?
Post a role for free, or browse current hospitality and tourism jobs and tasks on CloudColleague.
Looking for Hospitality and Tourism work?
Find roles, shifts and short tasks that fit your skills and your schedule, with verified employers across Australia.
Hospitality & Tourism Hiring FAQs
What hospitality and tourism roles can I hire on CloudColleague?
You can hire across the full hospitality and tourism workforce, including Chef, Cook, Barista, Waiter, Bartender, Housekeeper and more. Every role can be filled as a permanent hire or a short-term task.
Can I post short-term or contract hospitality and tourism work?
Yes. Alongside permanent roles, you can post a single shift, a short contract or a one-off task, fill it fast with a verified professional nearby, and release payment on completion.
How does CloudColleague verify hospitality and tourism professionals?
Every profile is vetted for RSA, food safety and references before you hire. You can also interview candidates in-app before you commit.
How much does it cost to hire staff?
Posting a job is free. For tasks, CloudColleague charges a flat 7% on completed work, with no agency markup, no tiered commissions and no connection fees.
How much do hospitality and tourism workers earn in Australia?
How much do hospitality workers earn in Australia? As a 2025 to 2026 guide, chefs earn about $60,000 to $80,000, and baristas and wait staff earn around $24 to $26 an hour ($31 an hour casual with loading). These figures are indicative and not a wage rate.