Grill'd salary in Australia

Grill'd is one of Australia's most recognisable burger chains, built around a fresh, natural ingredients positioning that differentiates it from mainstream fast food. With restaurants in most major cities and shopping centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, and ACT, the company employs a substantial number of hospitality workers at various levels. If you're considering a role at Grill'd and want to understand what the pay looks like and what the minimum hiring age is, this guide covers both in detail.

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Minimum Age to Work at Grill'd

Grill'd generally requires applicants to be at least 15 years old, consistent with hospitality industry norms in Australia. In practice, many Grill'd restaurants in larger cities prefer applicants aged 16 and above, particularly for kitchen and grill roles that involve operating commercial cooking equipment. Front-of-house and counter roles at quieter locations may be accessible to 15-year-olds with appropriate work permits in their state.

At 18, employees move to full adult hospitality rates, which represent a meaningful pay increase from the junior rate scale that applies to under-20s under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award. For young people in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane looking for their first hospitality role, Grill'd is among the more approachable employers in the quick service restaurant segment.

Grill'd Salary Rates by Position in 2026

Grill'd employees are typically covered by the Hospitality Industry (General) Award. Casual staff receive a 25 percent loading on top of base hourly rates. The figures below represent approximate adult rates — junior rates for under-20s are lower and calculated as age-based percentages of the adult rate.

Position	Hourly Rate (Approx)	Annual Equivalent (FT)
Team Member / Crew (casual, 18+)	$23.00 – $26.00	$45,000 – $51,000
Senior Crew / Grill Operator	$25.00 – $28.00	$49,000 – $55,000
Shift Supervisor	$27.00 – $32.00	$53,000 – $63,000
Restaurant Manager	$35.00 – $48.00	$68,000 – $94,000
Area Manager	Salary	$85,000 – $115,000

Weekend and public holiday penalty rates apply under the Hospitality Award. Sunday rates (75–100 percent loading) and public holiday rates (250 percent) can significantly increase weekly earnings for staff who work these shifts, which is common in a restaurant environment. The combination of casual loading and weekend penalties means casual crew working Saturday and Sunday shifts earn meaningfully more than the base hourly rate suggests.

How Grill'd Pay Compares

Grill'd sits in the premium quick service restaurant segment, positioning itself above mainstream fast food chains. Pay rates are broadly comparable to other QSR and casual dining employers operating under the Hospitality Award in Australia. The work environment and brand ethos tend to attract staff who appreciate a slightly more values-aligned workplace than a standard fast food chain, which often translates to better team culture and engagement.

Junior Rates for Young Grill'd Employees

Under the Hospitality Industry Award, junior rates apply to employees under 20 years old. At 16, the junior rate is approximately 60 percent of the adult rate; at 18 it reaches around 80 percent; and full adult pay kicks in at 20. For a 16-year-old working casually at a Grill'd restaurant in Adelaide or Perth on weekends, the effective hourly rate including casual loading and weekend penalty will be lower than adult equivalent but still a meaningful first income.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Grill'd pay above the minimum award?

Grill'd operates under the Hospitality Industry Award, with some restaurants potentially operating under company-specific Enterprise Agreements. The base pay meets Award minimums, and some experienced crew members and supervisors may negotiate above-award rates. Restaurant-level Enterprise Agreements, where they exist, typically provide rates above the base Award.

How often does Grill'd pay staff?

Grill'd restaurants typically process payroll fortnightly, consistent with standard hospitality industry practice in Australia.