What is Toast Payroll?
- Name: Toast Payroll
- Parent Company: Toast, Inc.
- Founded: 2011 (Parent Company)
- Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Industry: Restaurant Payroll and Workforce Management
- Target Audience: Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, and other food service establishments
Toast Payroll is a comprehensive payroll and team management solution offered by Toast, designed to simplify HR, payroll processing, and compliance for restaurants. Integrated seamlessly into Toast's restaurant management ecosystem, Toast Payroll caters specifically to the unique needs of restaurant owners, helping them streamline operations, manage labor costs, and remain compliant with industry regulations.
Advantages
- Industry-Specific: Toast Payroll is specifically designed for restaurants, addressing challenges like tip distribution and overtime compliance.
- Seamless Integration: Syncs effortlessly with Toast POS, reducing the need for manual data entry and reconciling systems.
- Streamlined Processes: Automates payroll and HR processes, saving restaurant owners time and effort.
- Compliance Support: Helps restaurant operators remain compliant with labor laws, tax filing requirements, and ACA regulations.
Disadvantages
- Pricing Transparency: Limited publicly available pricing details, requiring custom quotes for most features.
- Scaling for Larger Businesses: May lack some enterprise-level customization options for large-scale chains compared to standalone HR/payroll platforms.
Pricing Comparison
| Feature | Starter Kit ($0/Month) | Point of Sale ($69/Month) |
| Pricing | Free with Toast payment processing | $69/month per terminal, additional features with Toast POS |
| Real-Time Fraud Monitoring | Included | Included |
| 24/7/365 Support | Included | Included |
| Installation and Network Configuration | Included | Included |
| Software Updates | Included | Included |
| Table and Order Management | Included | Included |
| Digital Menus and Offline Mode | Included | Included |
| Mobile Payments | Included | Included |
| PCI-Compliant Payments and Surcharging | Included | Included |
| Guestbook and Offers | Included | Included |
| Timekeeping and Basic Scheduling | Included | Included |
| Customizable Point-of-Sale Tools | Not Included | Included |
| Advanced Reporting and Analytics | Not Included | Included |
| Multi-Location Management | Not Included | Included |
| Delivery Integration Tools | Not Included | Included |
Toast Payroll Features
Payroll Management: Automates payroll processes, including wage and tip calculations, direct deposits, and tax filings, ensuring accurate and compliant payments for restaurant employees.
HR and Employee Management: Includes digital onboarding, PTO tracking, an employee self-service portal, and tools to ensure compliance with labor laws.
Time and Attendance: Syncs employee timecards directly from Toast POS, tracks overtime, and provides labor cost reporting for better cost control.
Benefits Management: Supports health insurance, 401(k) plans, and ACA compliance, simplifying benefits administration for restaurant operators.
Seamless Integrations: Integrates with Toast POS, accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks), and benefits providers for a unified restaurant management experience.
Toast Payroll Use Cases
Seasonal Hiring: Manage payroll and taxes for short-term staff during peak periods.
Multi-Location Oversight: Centralize payroll and compliance for multiple restaurant locations.
Wage Dispute Resolution: Use payroll data to resolve employee payment inquiries transparently.
Hybrid Role Compliance: Handle payroll for tipped and non-tipped staff under different wage laws.
Emergency Adjustments: Make last-minute payroll updates for bonuses or overtime changes.
Toast Payroll Reviews
Ryder Saunders
Thu, Jan 23, 2025 7:52 AMPerfect for Small Teams
As a small restaurant owner, Toast Payroll has been an effective tool, especially with syncing timesheets from the POS. It's seamless and eliminates double entry, which I used to struggle with. The weekly process is clear, just a few clicks and done. support is quick but resolving more technical issues will take a while. For the price, I expected a more polished experience.
