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Great communication, really attentive to our needs.

Waitstaff for morning tea

$200

Linden was able to see what needed to be done and just do it all. She went above and beyond to make our party happy exceptional and on top of all of that, she is a super lovely person!

Waiter/kitchen help

$200

Very professional, friendly and attentive

Waiters required for birthday party

$150

Susan makes sure the job is done thoroughly!

Waitstaff for morning tea

$200

Absolutely amazing 🤩 Linden was the star of our function and all the guests raved about her service and the yummy cocktails. Highly recommend.

Cocktail waiter for small gathering

$300

I could not recommend Felix more. Highly he made it my party function beautifully.

Waitering

$50

What's the average cost of a wait staffing service

$150 - $300

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$150

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$200

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$300

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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

Waitstaff / Bartender – Hens Party | Doubleview | 7 Nov | 5:30–10pm

$315

Doubleview WA 6018, Australia

28th Oct 2026

1 x Experienced Waitstaff / Bartender Needed – Hens Party | Doubleview | Saturday 7 November | 5:30pm–10pm We're looking for a friendly, experienced and proactive waitstaff/bartender with a current RSA (essential) to help out at a private hens party in Doubleview on Saturday, 7 November. There will be approximately 25 guests, and the evening will be fun but relatively relaxed – definitely not a wild hens party! Event Details: • Date: Saturday, 7 November • Time: 5:30pm–10:00pm (guests arrive at 6pm) • Location: Doubleview, WA 6018 • Guests: 26 All alcohol, glassware and ingredients will be supplied. Cocktails will be pre-mixed/prepared, so no complicated cocktail making is required – just shaking and pouring. Duties will include: • Assisting with final setup before guests arrive • Serving pre-mixed cocktails, wine, sparkling and other drinks • Keeping guests' drinks topped up and ensuring everyone is looked after • Clearing empty glasses, plates and general rubbish throughout the evening • Keeping the bar and entertaining areas clean, tidy and presentable • Assisting with pack-down and general clean-up towards the end of the evening No washing of dishes or glassware is required – just collecting and stacking them into the designated boxes. What we're looking for: • Current RSA – essential • Previous hospitality, waitstaff, bartending or event experience • Friendly, well-presented and confident interacting with guests • Someone who takes initiative, notices what needs doing and doesn't require constant direction • Reliable and available for the full shift (5:30pm–10pm) We're after someone who can help keep things running smoothly, stay on top of drinks service and tidying, and allow everyone to relax and enjoy the evening. To apply: Please tell us a little about your hospitality or event experience and confirm that you hold a current RSA.

Wait staff

$50

Carlingford NSW 2118, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Waitstaff required to serve and tidy up

Waitresses

$750

O'Connor WA 6163, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Need 3 waitresses to serve nibbles and drinks at a work event in our office. 10am-3pm. There will be eskys of drinks to be served up and food will be on tables, not carried around. But the waitresses can help get food ready on tables and collect empties and plates. No washing up is required.

Waitstaff & Cleaning Assistant – Tonight, 4pm–8pm

$250

St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Looking for a reliable, professional person to assist with a formal dinner at a private family home tonight, Wednesday 28 October, from 4:30 to 8:00pm. We CAN be flexible on the timing. Duties include: - Serving food, clearing tables and general waitstaff duties. - Kitchen cleaning, washing and putting away dishes. - Vacuuming, wiping surfaces and removing rubbish. - Cleaning and maintaining bathrooms before and during the event. - General cleaning and tidying before, during and after dinner. Dress code: Smart, professional and modest attire appropriate for a formal dinner. Sleeved tops, long trousers or a skirt, Previous hospitality or waitstaff experience preferred. Must be punctual, presentable and proactive.

Waitresses required for 50th party

$50

Helensvale QLD, Australia

27th Oct 2026

Need 2 x wait staff for privet 50th birthday party on the 28th Nov 26 from 6pm untill 12pm in the evening

Wait staff for a private home party with 35 guests

$500

Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia

27th Oct 2026

18th birthday, 3.30pm to 10pm. family dinner, 35 guests, buffet style food. Need help, cleaning, setting up buffet, cleaning after. dinner, refilling drinks, coffees and general tidy of bathroom during the party.

2 Wait staff 40th party

$400

Torquay VIC 3228, Australia

27th Oct 2026

Looking for 2 waitstaff to plate and serve food for my 40th birthday. No food prep just plating deliveries. Starting from 6pm til 10pm

1-2 wait staff to run food/bar/clean up at birthday party

$200

Caringbah South NSW 2229, Australia

26th Oct 2026

Need 1 or 2 people to - heat/serve food (all pre-prepared) - serve drinks (simple bar - vodka/lime/soda, gin tonic, wine/beer etc) - clean up as you go 5hrs - 6pm-11pm @ caringbah south

Waitstaff Needed for Office Drinks, Melbourne CBD, 22 October

$200

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

20th Oct 2026

Description: We’re looking for one friendly and professional waitstaff member to help serve drinks at an office event in Melbourne CBD on Thursday, 22 October. Details: Location: Melbourne CBD Date: Thursday, 22 October Time: 3:00pm–6:00pm Approx. 3 hours Primarily serving drinks to guests Helping keep the drinks/service area tidy and organised General assistance during the event as required We’re looking for someone who is friendly, proactive and comfortable working at a professional corporate event. Please include any relevant hospitality/event experience when applying.

All good on time and event ran smoothly well

Wait staff

$100

Woollahra NSW 2025, Australia

10th Oct 2026

Centennial Hotel function need a waiter to ask guests ( 30 people in total) for drink orders and order drinks at bar and bring to guest and move between guests to serve preordered food platters. Wait staff dress code. 2 hours in total from 445 pm to 645 pm.

Justine was amazing very personable

Waitress/bartender for 40th Birthday at home

$120

Caringbah South NSW 2229, Australia

8th Oct 2026

Hi, I’m after someone to waitress and serve drinks at my husband’s 40th in our home. It would involve taking canapés around, serving drinks and tidying up. Would be great if they know how to make any cocktails too! 1-4pm (3hours)

Faith was absolutely fantastic! From serving drinks to waitressing and cleaning, she did it all with a smile. She was friendly, attentive and hardworking, making sure everyone was well looked after. Nothing was too much trouble. Amazing service, Faith!

Help with waitressing food around at an event

$100

Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215, Australia

4th Oct 2026

Serving food (which will be caterered) to guests between 8-9pm. Assisting bar staff when needed

Highly recommend Bridget, she was a very attentive and great waiter!

Waitstaff for house party

$150

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Looking for someone to help out at a Halloween house party! 🎃 I’m after someone who can help keep the house tidy throughout the night — things like collecting empty drink bottles and putting them into bags, emptying bins, keeping the party area tidy, and helping top up and heat food when needed. Looking at around 5 hours to start. Thinking from Saturday 8pm to 1am Sunday. It’s a Halloween party, so you’re more than welcome to dress up and get into the spirit! 👻 Please message me if you’re interested and let me know your hourly rate and any hospitality/waitstaff experience.

Very friendly and helpful, did a great job. Participated in the Halloween theme and dressed up as pirate. Thank you!

Waiter party

$200

Woollahra NSW 2025, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

5-9 pm. Serve drinks and food. Clean up. 50 guests house

Bella was great. Worked really hard getting the food hot and served for my party. Great cleaning up. Made the party a success

Wait staff x1

$100

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

20th Sep 2026

Looking for x1 wait staff For an open night in our skin clinic in reservoir Duties include pouring and handing out champagne to guests and offering finger food Event starts 5:30-7:30 Must arrive 15 minutes prior to 5:30 And be professional dressed Everything will be set up for you to go

Great work would hite again

I need a waiter or waitress for this Thursday evening

$200

Cottesloe WA 6011, Australia

15th Sep 2026

I need someone from 5pm to 8pm to serve drinks and food

She was lovely efficent and a delight to have

Party helper / wait staff for birthday

$150

Karrinyup WA 6018, Australia

12th Sep 2026

Hi there! I am looking for a reliable, proactive, and friendly party helper to give me a hand at my 40th birthday party. I want to be able to relax and mingle with my guests, so I need someone to take charge of the food and drinks for the evening. Your main tasks will include: Heating up and circulating finger food for ~25 people. Pouring and serving wine, champagne, and other drinks. Restocking the fridge or esky as drinks are consumed. Clearing away empty glasses and plates and washing empty glasses. Event Details: Date: 24/10/26 Time: 6-9:30 (approx. 3.5 hours) Location: Karrinyup Dress Code: Smart casual / Neat all-black attire (e.g., black shirt and trousers). The ideal person will be experienced in hospitality or events, highly organised, and able to use their initiative to see what needs doing without needing constant direction and 18+. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! Ash

Hephzibah did a fantastic job helping us with our party, serving food and drinks. Would highly recommend!

Bar & Waitstaff for Event in Gerroa

$750

Gerroa NSW 2534, Australia

8th Sep 2026

Hi, I'm looking for experienced RSA-qualified bar staff for a private event in Gerroa over the October long weekend. Our requirements are: Friday 2 October 2 x RSA bartenders/waitstaff 4:00pm – 9:00pm Approximately 25 guests Saturday 3 October 2 x RSA bartenders: 1:00pm – 8:00pm 1 x Waitstaff: 2:00pm – 8:00pm Approximately 45 guests This is a private event where we will be supplying all alcohol, glassware, ice and bar setup. We're simply looking for friendly, experienced bar staff to serve drinks, keep the bar organised and ensure responsible service throughout the event. If, based on your experience, you feel a different staffing arrangement would work better, we'd be happy to hear your recommendation. Could you please let me know: Your availability for these dates Your hourly rates? Travel costs are on you. We'd love to hear from you if you're available.

Sophia was great to have around at my event.

Waitstaff to pour drinks

$350

Palm Beach NSW 2108, Australia

31st Aug 2026

We require 1 person to serve drinks to guests and in between clean up glasses and plates from lunch. Approx 40 guests Must have experience

Jo was extremely helpful at my husbands 40th . We would defiantly recommend her to others

Looking for 2 waiters for 2 hours for an event on friday

$200

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

26th Aug 2026

I need 2 waiters for a party we are having on a rooftop in Southbank from 6-8pm

Amazing service helped with waitressing at exclusive event very professional