Hospitality Staff vs Automation Comparison
Compare hospitality staff costs with automation costs. Evaluate the profitability of your automation investment with ROI percentage, payback period and annual savings calculations.
Number of hospitality staff
Monthly salary per staff member
Social security rate (default: 23.75)
Unemployment insurance rate (default: 1)
Income tax rate (default: 15)
Bonus, premium etc. additional payments (monthly)
Meal, transportation etc. benefits (monthly)
Number of working days in a month (default: 22)
Automation Costs
Monthly cost of digital ordering system (subscription, maintenance etc.) - E.g.: DrinkSelf Standard package $299/month (default)
Setup and initial cost of digital ordering system (one-time) - SaaS systems like DrinkSelf typically have free or very low setup costs (default: $0)
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What Problem Does This Calculator Solve?
Problem:
It is difficult to calculate the real cost of hiring hospitality staff and compare it with automation systems. Comparing personnel costs (salary, social security, taxes) with automation costs (setup, subscription) to understand which option is more profitable and calculate ROI is complex.
Solution:
Compare hospitality staff costs with automation costs. Objectively evaluate the profitability of automation investment with ROI percentage, payback period and long-term savings analysis. See which option is more suitable with numerical data.
Why Is It Important?
Hospitality staff costs constitute an important part of your office expenses. You can significantly reduce these costs with automation systems. With this calculator, you can make the right decision by comparing personnel costs with automation costs, calculating ROI and payback period. You can see the 5-10 year cost difference with long-term savings analysis.
What is Automation?
The automation mentioned on this page refers to solutions that automate the work done by hospitality staff through digital systems. For example, digital ordering systems like DrinkSelf:
- Employees place orders via mobile app (no need for hospitality staff)
- Orders automatically reach kitchen staff
- Order tracking and status updates are done automatically
- Reporting and cost analysis are generated automatically
- Stock tracking and order history are stored digitally
These systems significantly reduce costs by automating the manual work done by hospitality staff such as taking orders, serving, and tracking.
Mini Scenario
2 hospitality staff, each earning $1,150 monthly salary. Social security 23.75%, unemployment insurance 2%, income tax 15%. No additional payments or benefits. Monthly total staff cost approximately $3,000. Automation monthly cost $299 (DrinkSelf Standard package), initial cost $0 (free setup). Monthly savings $2,701, yearly savings $32,412. ROI infinite (no initial cost), payback period immediate.
About Office Cleaning Staff Cost
Office cleaning staff cost constitutes an important part of businesses' office expenses. Cleaning staff costs are not just salary; they consist of many items including social security, unemployment insurance, income tax, additional payments and benefits. With this calculator, you can gather all these costs in one place to see daily, monthly and yearly costs and plan budgets.
What Do Cleaning Staff Costs Include?
- Salary: Monthly salary of cleaning staff
- Social Security: Social security premium paid by employer (usually 23.75%)
- Unemployment Insurance: Unemployment insurance premium (usually 2%)
- Income Tax: Income tax deducted from staff salary (usually 15%)
- Additional Payments: Bonus, premium, special day payments
- Benefits: Additional benefits such as meal, transportation, health insurance