TSS Payroll
For Restaurants

Payroll Software for Restaurants

Manage waitstaff, kitchen teams and casual workers on shift-based hours, with correct overtime, leave and UIF for everyone.

Are tips part of taxable income?

Tips paid directly by customers to staff aren't processed through employer payroll, but tips distributed by the employer (e.g. pooled service charges) are generally treated as remuneration and are subject to PAYE.

Shift-based pay

Configure varying weekly hours per employee across front-of-house and kitchen roles.

Correct overtime rates

Automatically applies 1.5× weekday/Saturday and 2× Sunday/public holiday overtime rates.

Casual & part-time staff

Add and remove casual staff quickly for busy seasons without losing payroll history.

SARS EMP201 on time

Monthly submissions pre-populated and ready to submit on the 7th — never miss a deadline.

Year-end IRP5s

Generate IRP5 certificates automatically for permanent staff at year-end.

Flat, predictable pricing

No per-employee fees that penalise growth as your team expands.

People Also Ask

Are tips subject to PAYE?

Tips distributed by the employer (e.g. pooled service charges) are generally treated as remuneration and taxed; tips paid directly by customers aren't processed through employer payroll.

How is overtime calculated for shift workers?

Using the standard BCEA rates based on the employee's ordinary hourly rate — 1.5× weekdays/Saturdays, 2× Sundays/public holidays.

Do casual restaurant staff get UIF?

Yes, if they work more than 24 hours a month, regardless of being classified as casual.

For Restaurants

Payroll that keeps up with a busy floor

TSS Payroll handles shift-based hours, overtime and casual staff for restaurants of any size. Start your 30-day free trial today.

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