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Restaurants

Payroll services for
Restaurants

Running a restaurant is a non-stop job. You've got staff to schedule, tables to turn, and tips to track. Payroll shouldn’t slow you down. SurePayroll can help restaurant owners and managers handle payroll,
taxes, and tipped wages without the guesswork.

Whether you're managing multiple roles, sorting out tip credits, or adding new hires fast, we help make it easy. It only takes a few taps to pay your people and calculate your taxes.
SurePayroll can help take the complexity out of payroll with an easy-to-use, full-service platform that handles W-2s, 1099s, tax filings, and direct deposits automatically.

No stress. No spreadsheets. Just payroll on easy mode— built for organizations doing meaningful work.

Small business owner carefully stirs food in a pot in the kitchen of his restaurant.

Payroll built for speed and accuracy—just like your restaurant

Support for tipped wages and FICA tip credits

From tipped wages to tax filing, we’ll help make sure your reporting is in order so you can maximize your credits.

Multiple pay rates made simple

No spreadsheets or manual overrides. Pay employees different rates for different roles.

Payroll in your pocket

Run payroll in just three taps, right from your phone. You’re always in control, even on the go.

Restaurants

Payroll in restaurants isn’t simple—but it should be.

Between high turnover, variable schedules, tipped wages, and ever-changing labor laws, payroll in the restaurant world can feel like a second full-time job. You need more than just software—you need a payroll solution that understands how you actually work.

Here’s what most restaurant owners are up against:

Constant staffing changes

From front-of-house servers to back-of-house line cooks, onboarding never stops. You need tools that keep up.

Tipped wage challenges

Tip reporting, minimum wage alerts, and tip-to-wage reconciliation are high-stakes and high-effort. Get them wrong, and you risk costly errors.

Multiple pay rates

Bartenders picking up serving shifts? Line cooks working OT? You need flexible tools that don’t make payroll more complicated.

FICA tip credit confusion

The credit can help reduce your tax liability—but only if you calculate it correctly and file it properly.

Tight timelines

You don’t have time to sit at a desk for hours. You need payroll you can run from your phone—between lunch and dinner service.

Our Solution

SurePayroll is payroll for the real world—your world.

We don’t just support your business…we get it. That’s why we’ve built a restaurant-ready payroll solution that’s simple, affordable, and stress-free.

Real stories from real SurePayroll customers

“Easy peezy! I was very fearful of changing from old payroll system, but I felt I had to get away from them. So did some research and arrived at SurePayroll. It was a breeze setting everything up ... I just processed my first payroll and it was great!”

Donna C.
SurePayroll Customer

“I have used SurePayroll for ten years. Their online program is excellent and very easy to use. It literally takes me one minute each week to enter my payroll data.”

Donald H.
SurePayroll Customer
25+ years

Trusted by small business owners across the U.S.

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Most Popular
Full Service
Pay employees in minutes, access reports easily, and get payroll taxes filed and deposited automatically.
$29/mo
+ $7 per employee
Payroll taxes filed & deposited
Run payroll in minutes
Schedule payroll to run automatically
Unlimited payroll runs & free 2-day direct deposit
FREE onboarding assistance!
Supports W-2 employees & 1099 contractors
No Tax Filing
The features of our Full Service plan, except you’re responsible for filing and depositing all payroll taxes.
$20/mo
+ $4 per employee

Get started with SurePayroll (and get 3 months FREE)

1

Create your account in 30 seconds

You can get started right now! Just answer a few quick questions to get the ball rolling.

2

Set up your business (we can help!)

Add your company, employee, bank, and tax information. (Need help? We’ve got your back. And onboarding support is always free.)

3

Run payroll for free on alternate months

During your first six months with SurePayroll, every alternating month will be free. And since there’s no commitment, you can cancel anytime.

Frequently asked questions

Do employers pay taxes on tips?

Yes. Employers are required to pay their share of FICA taxes on reported tips. SurePayroll can help employers calculate payroll taxes and handle the filings for you.

What payroll system do restaurants use?

Restaurants typically use payroll systems that can handle tipped wages, variable pay rates, and shift work. SurePayroll can help with all of that—and it’s designed to be easy for small business owners to use.

Can SurePayroll handle multiple pay rates for one employee?

Yes. If, for example, someone works as both a host and a server, our system can support multiple roles and pay rates.

What should payroll cost be in a restaurant?

Payroll costs vary by location, team size, and business model, but many restaurants aim to keep payroll between 25%–35% of their gross revenue.

How do restaurants pay their employees?

Most restaurants pay hourly wages and distribute tips either nightly or with regular paychecks. SurePayroll can help you report tips and handle direct deposit or paper checks.

Get fast, easy payroll for your restaurant

Let SurePayroll help you handle paperwork. From tips to tax filings, we’ve got your back—so you can get
back to dinner service.