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Natalie was lovely and very efficient hard working thoroughly recommend her for future jobs. Thankyou Natalie for making my event extra special. Karen

Waitstaff for High Tea 60 th Birthday

$90

Rod was a fantastic help. Punctual, courteous and attention to detail. Would highly recommend!

Drinks waiter/kitchen hand - sat 12pm -5pm

$200

Absolutely Amazing. Very attentive and fast working. Worked with what I had and what he brought and ensured the day went smoothly. 10/10 will be getting him again for my next party and suggesting him to all my friends.

Waiter at party for 3 hours.

$120

She was great! Highly recommended

3 x female Waiters

$300

Amazing! Rodney was a star in the kitchen and entertained us all night

Waiter/ server/ kitchen assistant/ meal prep

$200

Brooke is FIRST CLASS!!! It was perfect way to share an intimate evening having Brooke and her high skill set to plate food and serve us all night. Her communication was fantastic, she understood the task perfectly and was on time, even early!! What else can I say, she’s wonderful!!!

Waitress and dish washer 2 hours

$100

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$280

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Why book wait staff through Airtasker?

Hiring additional wait staff is made easier with Airtasker. Connect with local Taskers who have experience as a waitress or a waiter during peak seasons to help keep shifts manageable and clients well taken care of. You no longer have to worry about posting expensive ads or risking getting someone unreliable during a busy time for your business!

There’s no need to require longer work hours for your full-time staff or risk being understaffed on days when someone calls in sick. Our platform can help you find trustworthy and experienced restaurant waiters and waitresses in just a few taps.

Select that pink ’Post a task’ button, then indicate your location, budget, and responsibilities needed. Mention if it’s for a bar, restaurant, or café. Once Taskers send offers, you can check their profiles along with the ratings and reviews left by other clients that have worked with them before. Choose the Tasker or Taskers who fit your criteria, and you’re all set!

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Top Wait Staff related questions

Hiring a team is doable on Airtasker. You can put up a task asking specifically for a team of people and provide one fee for all of their services. On the flip side, you can also put up several tasks and hire Taskers for each to be part of a team. This way, you can identify the fees for each and indicate any specific responsibilities. For example, a cocktail waitress can have different duties from a barista.

Ideally, the company provides for a uniform for the wait staff. However, if this is not possible given the time constraints or if you think it’s not practical for part-time employees, you can ask them to wear something similar to the full-time staff. It can be black trousers and long-sleeved tops for formal establishments and jeans and a black shirt for more casual places.

There’s no specific degree required in applying as wait staff. However, those with a degree or studying hotel management or culinary arts may be more familiar with what needs to be done. They may also require a higher professional fee as compared to those with zero experience. Consider the overall situation. It may be better to spend higher on hiring an experienced restaurant waitress or waiter instead.

No, there is none! Airtasker doesn’t require a minimum number of hours. However, consider that a shift shorter than two hours might not be an attractive task for someone who still has to dress up, commute, and learn to do the task. An example to consider is hiring a Tasker daily for now but agreeing on an hourly rate.

Definitely. Some Taskers build a connection with clients, especially for services that require knowledge of menus, services, and pricing. Simply coordinate with your chosen Tasker regarding schedule arrangements. We highly encourage booking the subsequent engagements via Airtasker for the safety of both parties.

Yes, there are plenty of professionals who can help you on our platform. If you’re struggling with reconciling some receipts, you can hire a bookkeeper or an accountant. If you need help filling out those tables every night, a sales staff, ads specialist, or a PR practitioner might help you increase reservations and walk-ins. 

What do wait staff services include?

Hiring a Tasker for waiter service can help grow your business and meet expectations on days when there is so much going on. It doesn’t just have to be during the peak seasons for the hospitality industry, like Christmas and Valentine’s Day. It can also be on days when there’s a lot of foot traffic coming in. This can differ for every type of business. 

Bars and fine dining restaurants can need more people in the evening, while more family-friendly places may need additional servers during lunch hours and weekends. The trick is finding part-time staff that already have experience in what you need. This saves you time in training them and gives you more peace of mind. When putting up a task for wait staff for hire, here are some positions that you can look for:

Hosting staff

In most establishments, the wait staff and manager double as the host or hostess for the meal. However, there might be days when the table seating is more challenging to manage. Catering for special events done in the restaurant or conference room may also need more people to welcome guests, explain the menu, and ensure that everything goes smoothly. Some Taskers specialise and have years of experience in making clients feel like VIPs during their visit to your restaurant through excellent service and accommodating attitudes.

Serving staff

The serving staff is the backbone of your operations. The work is not easy, either! However, it is possible that hiring twice the number of your full-time team might hurt your financials. If you’re noticing orders getting switched up or staff members taking sick days, they might be not getting enough rest. Take time to review when the bulk of heavy work comes in and put up a Task for those hours. 

Depending on the type of your establishments, you can find entry-level and highly trainable Taskers who are looking to make additional money during their free time or experienced wait staff with years of working in fine dining restaurants. Your current team will be happy for the extra help, and you can be sure that guests are adequately served.

Bartenders and baristas

It’s not a complete meal without drinks, whether a fine cocktail in the evening or a delicious coffee concoction in the morning. There are so many talented bartenders and baristas here on Airtasker that you can work with. This can be when your regular guy (or gal!) can’t come in. 

Another instance is when you’re only in need of the service for special occasions like closed-off events or in-house promotions. You may also want to test out hiring a part-time staff before committing to a regular employee on payroll to ensure that it’s well-received by the guests and that the expense is manageable. 

Dishwashers

Busy hours mean more plates coming in and leaving the kitchen. If you’re constantly running out of plates, glassware, and utensils during lunch or dinner, it might not be an inventory problem. You might just need more hands shuffling the plates and making sure they’re clean. Hiring a Tasker to help in the kitchen, whether specifically for dishwashing or in general, can also help you avoid a customer becoming irate for seeing a stain on their dinnerware. Avoid the embarrassment and the risk of losing your health licence by investing in a Tasker who can help.

Recent Wait Staff tasks

Party assistance

$200

Indooroopilly QLD, Australia

6th May 2024

I’m hosting my 30th birthday party at home and looking for some help keeping drinks topped up, cocktails made, service of light finger food and assistance keeping my apartment clean throughout the evening. The party will be from 6-10pm.

Need a Bar Attendant/Waitress to assist the main Bartender -Birthday

$120

Liverpool NSW, Australia

6th May 2024

Need a Bartender/Waitress to assist the main Bartender for a Birthday Function at Liverpool Function Centre from 5pm till 11pm. Person needs to have a RSA License. Will pay $120 for 6 hours.

Seeking Two Wait Staff for Private Event

$240

Broadbeach Waters QLD, Australia

5th May 2024

Looking for two friendly and energetic individuals to help out as wait staff for a private graduation event in Broadbeach Waters on June 8th. Starting from 12pm, it is only a small event with approximately 17 guests but we need your help to make it unforgettable. Tasks will include serving drinks, clearing tables, and generally ensuring our guests are having a blast. No prior experience required but relatively preferred - we're simply looking for friendly, reliable people with a can-do attitude and a willingness to pitch in and help out. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn some extra cash while being part of a joyous celebration in a beautiful location. Approximately six hours each, it will pay $40/hr. If you are interested, please send a message with your availability and any relative experience. Thanks!

Wait staff to pour drinks

$400

Eumundi QLD, Australia

5th May 2024

We require two wait staff to pour drinks from a bar on site at a small wedding.

Waiter/staff/helper for private party 1st June

$30

Caulfield East VIC, Australia

4th May 2024

Chasing a waiter/helper/bar staff for around 4hours Sat 1st June to help with a private party. 6-10pm

Wait staff

$120

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

4th May 2024

Well presented professional required for 3.5 hours to serve food and clear away plates and glasses in a residence.

Waiter/waitress for a dinner party.: table service and cleaning

$170

Teneriffe QLD, Australia

4th May 2024

Dinner for 10. Waiter/waitress required for table service and progressing cleaning

Wait staff for private event

$300

Vaucluse NSW, Australia

4th May 2024

Waiter to help at small private event. Serving drinks and food and cleaning up at the end of the evening. Must have experience. 6pm-12am

Bar and waiter help for a small afternoon gathering of 18 people

$200

Edgecliff NSW, Australia

3rd May 2024

Bar waiter and canapé serving help for a small casual afternoon gathering of 18 people. Needs to pour drinks and help serve cocktail food and wash up. Must have a friendly nature and good communication skills and have some experience in hospitality. Time from 3.30 to 7.30. 4 hours.

She is a total proffesional - efficient, knowledgeable and has great communication skills, we highly recommend Karen for any hospitality task.

Wait staff x 1 person

$250

Double Bay NSW, Australia

28th Apr 2024

I am looking for one person who can be a waiter / support to people arriving at an event. **Please read properly**: Arrive 4pm (And help elderly people navigate the stairs, with an umbrella if needed) Finish 7pmish (Help elderly people leave event and navigate the stairs, help clean up and get rid of rubbish) - You must be reasonably fit, as we have 7 lots of stairs and I will need your support in making sure people who are arriving are met at the door, and walked down if they are older / fragile. - Then during the party i need support helping the chef and serving drinks - Pack up after and get rid of rubbish - Help walk older people up stairs with an umbrella if it starts raining. - Dress: White shirt, black pants (Dressy)

Ivete is a really amazing person to work with, she goes above and beyond and doesn't switch off ever, making sure everyone feels comfortable and happy. I am grateful to have found Ivete.

Waitresses for home lunch

$150

Strathfield NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2024

Hi there! We are looking for a lady to help serve drinks, snacks and tidy at a lunch time event at our home on Sunday 5 May. Date: Sunday 5 May Time: 1pm to 6pm Location: Strathfield Attire: Clean and professional, white shirt and black pants. We will be looking for 4 people in total, so I will be posting this task several times to find the right team. I can pick you up from Strathfield station if needed. Thanks!

Thank you Gabriela for your amazing help! You were professional and caring in everything and we all appreciated your support. Many thanks!

Need a waiter who can work the BBq as well

$120

Box Hill NSW, Australia

14th Apr 2024

Hi, I need a waiter for an event on 4th May in the evening from 7pm tp 10pm in Box hill, NSW 2765. We need someone for 3 hours who can work on a BBq and serve food as well.

It was great working with Mick. He was very professional and did the task with efficiency.

Waitress for a small private function

$100

Melbourne City, VIC, Australia

11th Apr 2024

Need an experienced food waitress who can also welcome and greet guests with a smile. Its a small family function about 25 people and 10 toddlers, can vary a bit. Need a smart good looking waitress to help serve lunch and other food and drinks. Food is vegetarian and there will not be any alcohol, only water and soft drinks. From 12:30 PM till 4:30 PM, can also help cleanup after the function. Please arrive 15 minutes early as we will have to give you security clearance to enter the building and building concierge will escort you to the party venue. We will inform them in advance. Location is St Kilda Road, right next to a very big tram station. Food, beverages and all the fun will be free for the person so hope you can accept a lower rate than usual.

Thanks for the good work Liz!

Experienced wait staff for a private event

$30

Reservoir VIC, Australia

1st Apr 2024

2 x wait staff needed to help with dinner service and pack down for a family party at local venue. Tasks include: - clearing and washing plates (commercial dishwasher) - clean kitchen and platters at end of party - pack down decorations and move tables - 4 hours of work at $30/hour. - 70 guests - 6pm - 10pm - $30 per hour Must have experience and a reference. Please dress in all black

Extremely competent duo, great with direction and execution. Would not have had a successful event without them and would easily book again. Highly recommended! Thanks D & C for your help yesterday 💌

Waiter for a private function

$200

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

31st Mar 2024

Require a waiter to pour drinks for an engagement party at home for 40 pax. From 3.30pm - 8.30pm. Serving beer, wine and champagne. Food is catered, some help with the finger food may be required.

Kevin was great. .very attentive

2 wait staff for wedding reception in monbulk 3 hours

$150

Monbulk VIC, Australia

29th Mar 2024

We are having a wedding reception in Monbulk. Our caterers are travelling from far away and have asked us to find some waitstaff a bit more local to the area to assist with canapes and clean up. It is a vegan wedding. The attire is semi-formal, so please wear slacks/shirt. 4.30 - 7.30

Kris as his partner helped out as waiters for our wedding reception. They were absolutely lovely people and super easy to deal with. Thought, care, and respect was shown to all of guests. Highly recommend:)

Waitressing at an Engagement Party for 2 hours

$100

Hope Valley SA, Australia

26th Mar 2024

I’m in need of someone to welcome my guests as they come through and then to hand out food. Needing someone that speaks fluent english and can get themselves to and from the location. $50 p/h from 13:00 - 15:00

perfect!! couldn’t fault

2 waiters High tea 14th April, 2024. $30 per hour

$150

Blakehurst NSW, Australia

24th Mar 2024

I need two waitresses male/female. To Serve, Wash and clean. 30 guest. Formal hight tea in our home. Must speak good english. Black pants white shirt. $30 per hr per person 1pm till 6pm please

Incredible service and both took so much care with my fine china I would recommend them to anyone and will definitely use them ago 10/10

Wait staff required for Friday 5th April 2024

$50

Malvern East VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2024

We need a wait staff at our house from 4:30 till 9:30 for around 45 guest and clean up at the end of the event. 150 Australia’s monetary will be given in paper form

She was just wonderful

Wait staff for a baby shower including dishes

$240

Illawong NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2024

Would like one or two people to assist with serving drinks, cleaning up post lunch, washing, drying and packing dishes etc

Bella was a lovely lady who turned up on time. She was keen to do whatever task I assigned but did require a bit of direction