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Easily the best waiter I have worked with! Friendly, organized, and proactive. HIGHLY recommend!

Waiter for Halloween Party on 25 OCT

$150

Vered is a legend. 10/10

Wait staff for event

$150

Cal is amazing, hard working, friendly and extremely capable during our catered function, anyone would be lucky to have her. I would definitely hire her again.

2 waitstaff/kitchen hands

$300

Erika did a great job and was very easy to deal with.

Experienced waiter to serve finger food and drinks

$30

Very reliable, communicative and punctual

Wait and bar staff to work on Saturday 27.1 at Clunes, northern NSW.

$250

Thanks Miguel for a great service

Waitress for birthday party

$220

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

Two wait staff for a party at home

$300

Melbourne VIC 3038, Australia

27th Jun 2026

Two wait staff needed to walk around serving canapés to my guests at my birthday party at home the price is $150 each -hours 7-10pm

Waiters to serve food at a party

$600

Taylors Lakes VIC 3038, Australia

27th Jun 2026

All food would be provided, hot and cold canapés they would need to take it from the oven and place on platters and then walk around serving guests

Waiter wanted for house party

$300

Collaroy NSW 2097, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Waiter wanted to take drink orders, deliver drinks, clean up empty glasses at house party from 7-12am

Wait staff

$150

Mornington VIC 3931, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Dish washers and table clearers needed for this evening ASAP Mornington location

Bar and waiter staff

$120

Murrumbeena VIC 3163, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Birthday party at a community hall for approximately 150 guests, seeking bar staff and someone to help clean plates etc off tables and general tidying up

Experienced event attendants / senior wait staff / party helpers

$1,200

Riverhills QLD 4074, Australia

26th Jun 2026

We are looking for TWO (2) experienced event attendants / wait staff to help with our private home wedding reception. ** So if you are kindly offer, please clarify whether you can bring along another staff/colleague with you. :) thank you Ideally, at least one of you has solid event experience and is comfortable following a simple run sheet, keeping an eye on timing, and helping guide the other person on the day. Time: 11:00am – 11:00pm Location: [insert suburb] From 11:00am to 12:00pm, we would like you to arrive and have a start-up meeting with our day-of coordinator / event manager, so everyone is clear on the plan before the event starts. Tasks will include helping with light setup before guests arriving, food and drink service, keeping the buffet / service areas set up & tidy, clearing glasses and plates, rubbish checks, topping up drinks / ice where needed, and general event support. Pack-down / clean-up will start around 9:00–10:00pm and finish by 11:00pm. We would also like to have a short video call before confirming, just to go through the general plan and make sure it feels like a good fit for everyone. We want the day to run smoothly and avoid any confusion on the day. Experience with weddings, private events, catering, or home functions would be great.

Wait Staff

$200

Unley SA 5061, Australia

24th Jun 2026

I require help for an event for 40 people on Saturday, 18th July from 5pm to 10pm. Looking for a friendly person to warm food, serve food/drinks and general clean up. Hospitality experience required.

Wait staff

$120

Lurnea NSW 2170, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

I need someone to replace platters that are in the serving area, most of the food would be 90% prepped, its just bringing it out to the table and taking the empty platters back into the kitchen (event is around 4 hours, rate is around $30/hour)

I need someone with an RSA to wait an event on Thursday

$100

Sydney NSW, Australia

9th Jun 2026

I need someone with an RSA to serve drinks and food at an event.

Great work and helped after too

Bartender / Wait staffer for a small party

$200

Queenscliff NSW 2096, Australia

8th Jun 2026

Event Staffing Brief: Professional Wait Staff (RSA Required) We are seeking an experienced, high-energy, and personable hospitality professional to assist with an intimate private event. 📅 Shift Details Date: Saturday, 13th of June, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (6 hours total) Location: Queenscliff, on the Northern Beaches Event Type: Small, intimate private party 📋 Key Responsibilities Beverage Service: Make Cocktails and serve drinks to guests throughout the event while strictly adhering to Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) guidelines. Culinary Assistance: Prep work as directed by the chef (e.g., plating, garnishing, organising trays). Food Service: Roam the event space to pass canapés and walk food directly to guests. Event Maintenance: Maintain a clean and tidy environment throughout the party by collecting empty glasses, plates, and rubbish. Post-Event Reset: Conduct a thorough cleanup toward the end of the shift to leave the venue spotless. 👤 Ideal Candidate Profile Qualifications: Must hold a current, valid RSA certificate. Personality: Bubbly, warm, and engaging. You should be comfortable interacting with guests and bringing positive energy to the room. Experience: Proven track record working on small, intimate events. You know how to be attentive and proactive without being intrusive. Presentation: Neat, professional appearance (specific dress code to be confirmed upon hiring). 💬 How to Apply If you love creating great experiences for guests and thrive in intimate event settings, we would love to hear from you! Please reply with your resume, a brief note about your experience, and confirmation of your RSA status.

Natalia was a great addition to our party. She fitted our events perfectly turning her hand to serving drinks, distributing food, making cocktails and tidying up a very busy party. She was attentive, social, bubbly and engaged with the guests and polite and friendly, everything you could ask for for a party. I would have no hesitation in using Natalia again.

Waiter to serve drinks and meals

$320

Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia

4th Jun 2026

Need two wait staff to serve drinks and meals then clear plates and tidy up for 20 guests at home.

Absolute pleasure.

2-3 waitstaff required

$500

Greenwood WA, Australia

2nd Jun 2026

Looking for 2-3 people to help out at an event, warming and plating food (provided by us) and then serving and then packing up leftovers and then helping cleaning up afterwards. From 1pm-6pm. Must be well presented

Absolutely amazing, so well presented, friendly, polite and excellent work ethic, 10/10

Waiter family style event

$150

Bellevue Hill NSW 2023, Australia

30th May 2026

Serving food and drinks. RSA prefer. Cleaning glasses, pick up plates around the venue Black pants and black shoes needed 3-8pm

Helpful and organised

Waitress staff

$150

South Melbourne, Victoria

19th May 2026

Need a waitress for tommrow at a cafe from 12pm - 15:00pm Will pay above award for right person. Will need to serve a table of VIPs and be proffesional and look the part. Serving of wine on tables and clearing of plates essential

Amazing thank you, well deserved done

2-3 Wait staff required for baby shower

$400

Williams Landing, Victoria

8th May 2026

2-3 reliable wait staff required for a baby shower on 13 June at our home in Williams Landing. Guests expected: 40-50 Timing: 11am - 5pm Responsibilities include (but not limited to): - setting up catered food - helping with any other setup on the morning of the event (ie dining table, bar setup) - serving food to guests - proactively tidying up and cleaning up and throwing away rubbish, empty glasses, bottles - cleaning up afterwards

Couldn’t have asked for more - Sarah was instrumental in making sure our baby shower ran smoothly. She worked proactively and very quickly to ensure guests were looked after, place remained tidy and food and drinks were quickly topped up. Thank you so much! ☺️ 🙏🏼

Waitress X 2 for service drinks and food for 3 Hours 5 pm to 8 pm

$350

South Yarra, Victoria

30th Apr 2026

Wanted 2 waitress to serve drinks and nibbles for 3 hours at a POP up opening for furniture store Dress Black trousers and White shirt

Great service from the girls

Wait Staff - 5 hours this Saturday in Sorrento

$150

Bundall QLD, Australia

20th Apr 2026

Looking for someone to assist at a party with wait-staff duties. Assisting with drinks, table clearing and cleaning dishes.

Any was exceptionally professional, diligent and a great communicator. Would hire her again for sure!

Waiter service for AFL game April 25ht, private home, 3hrs max

$200

Maribyrnong VIC 3032, Australia

13th Apr 2026

Looking for someone to assist with drinks and snack service and general tidying, during an AFL footy game, Sat 25th April, between roughly 2:45pm to 5:45pm (times to be confirmed). Private home, all.equipment supplied. Just after a friendly human, who can keep the drinks topped up and the mess to a minimum 😊

Thanks for a great day.

Waiter / waitress for a birthday party

$200

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2026

Hi! I’m hosting a small party and need bartending / waiting support for 3-3.5hrs (7-10:30pm) No bartending experience needed, but simple mixing will be required. Expected tasks Help wirh basic setup of bar area Assist, guests, pour and/of mix drinks Help maintain a basic level of order by collecting glasses, and rubbish Please over 18 only due to alcohol handling We will have food for the guests, you will be welcome to it too Event is in North Melbourne

Cass was amazing Showed up early and did an amazing job 100 will book again Thanks!!

Waiter and dishwasher for lunch on 12/4. South Yarra. 5 hrs.

$200

South Yarra VIC, Australia

6th Apr 2026

Waiting and washing dishes for lunch with 24 people. Will be a buffet lunch.

Rebecca is outstanding. No hesitation in recommending her. Will work with her again.