SHIFTROVA · KNOW YOUR BUDGET
Plan the week.
Know the wage allowance.
Use one cost definition, one sales period and one review owner. Fill this in with your venue manager and bookkeeper, then print or save as PDF. Entries stay in this page and are not saved when you leave.
| Measure | Illustrative café | Your week |
|---|---|---|
| Forecast sales | $25,000 | |
| Chosen labour target | 30% | |
| Allowance = forecast × target | $7,500 | |
| Draft roster cost | $7,800 | |
| Draft minus allowance | $300 over | |
| Actual sales | $24,000 | |
| Actual labour cost | $7,800 | |
| Actual cost ÷ actual sales × 100 | 32.5% |
All example amounts are hypothetical. The 30% assumption is not an industry benchmark or a recommended target. Use a consistent sales/GST basis and cost definition agreed with your bookkeeper. This sheet does not calculate award rates or employment entitlements.
Before publishing
After the week
Check applicable requirements before changing shifts. Keep the completed worksheet with your weekly management review.