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Vered is a legend. 10/10

Wait staff for event

$150

Outstanding. Service was exceptional. Thank you fur making my event a standout success. Cannot recommend their services more highly. Thank you both so much. I will definitely be using your services again

Mixologist Bartender

$200

Jindi is great individual and photographer

Birthday & family Photographs one hour

$100

Punctual and know what to do.

3x Waiter(esses) for 60th Birthday Party for 35 guests on 7 Feb 2026.

$35

Jackson arrived on time & did a great job of making the popcorn. Thx for your help at a super busy event!

🍿 Popcorn Maker – QUT Open Day (Sunday 27 July)

$200

Jess was an absolute PRO. Made the whole night a breeze and I couldn't recommend her more. Thanks again so much

Bartenders for Engagement

$400

What's the average cost of a staffing service

$150 - $310

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$150

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$230

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$310

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Top Staffing related questions

Hiring staff through recruitment agencies can be expensive, as they charge high fees. They can also add premium prices on top of their regular fees if it’s short notice and even pre-select the candidates for you. While that can be more convenient, it can also exclude candidates who might be qualified for the role. By recruiting directly, you can be hands-on with the entire process and staff choices while keeping control of costs. 

It depends on the role you’re looking to fill in. But whatever that role is, make sure to find someone who has suitable skills and experiences. Look for their credentials and job history to see if they have the qualifications you’re looking for. Their reviews from previous clients on their profiles can also help, so you know what others have to say about the staff’s service. 

If the roles you need for your business are seasonal, it can be unsustainable to hire long-term employees. For example, hiring a short-term employee can be more cost-efficient if you need people to help you with catering for a huge event or require assistance marketing a one-time campaign. You can always hire them again if you need their services in the future! 

You can pay for your staffing service in cash. If you prefer a cashless transaction, Airtasker Pay is also available on our platform. Remember to discuss your preferred payment method with your Tasker and the payment frequency. You can pay them at once if the two of you have a one-time engagement, or you can pay them weekly or monthly for as long as you need their service. 

What do staffing services include?

Staffing services help you fill in the roles needed in your team, at least temporarily. With their suitable skills and experience, they can assist you with delivering the tasks you need to fulfil. Whether you need someone to be part of your wait staff, marketing staff, or customer service team, recruiting the best manpower resources available even at the last minute is crucial to keep your business running. 

Hospitality staffing

Running a hospitality business can be overwhelming, especially on a busy day or during a special event. In these situations, hiring a short-term barista, bartender, chef, concierge, or duty manager can keep your business running smoothly. They can be added manpower to help your entire team deliver the best service, or they can also be convenient replacements if you have key staff members calling in sick or needing a day off work. Having them on board can help you focus on important tasks while keeping your guests well-fed and entertained.

Admin staffing

Filing, planning, and data entry are additional workloads that can keep you constantly caught up. Getting help with admin tasks can take a load off your shoulders and free up your time so you can dedicate your energy to focusing on your primary duties. Whether you need a last-minute executive assistant, receptionist, or a data entry specialist to help you temporarily, hiring qualified ones can help grow your business efficiently, without paper jams, unanswered calls, and other kinds of chaos!

Marketing staffing

Hiring short-term marketing staff can help get your message across! Depending on the product or service you offer, your Tasker can approach your potential customers with offers, promotions, tasters, freebies, and other incentives to encourage them to engage with your business. They can also come up with marketing materials to help your business be known in your desired area. Sending out emails, making cold calls, and interacting with your customers can also be a part of their job.

Healthcare staffing

Outsourcing temporary physicians and nurses can help your business grow. They take care of your employees physically and mentally because healthy members of a team only mean continued success for your business. They can hold medical checkups and consultations for your organisation to ensure that your employees are in tip-top shape. It’s also highly crucial to have healthcare staff if running an office, clinic, school, church, or other institution. 

Recent Staffing tasks

Birthday decoration

$90

Parramatta NSW, Australia

11th Apr 2026

Tomorrow is my friend’s birthday so I just need a cute simple room decoration in under like 100$.

50th birthday party drinks

$500

Leeming WA, Australia

11th Apr 2026

To provide alcoholic drinks/ cocktails with own bar and glass wear for around 30 guests for a 50th birthday party.

Available for the party helper today still.

$300

Elsternwick VIC, Australia

11th Apr 2026

Party helper needed I want to book you again please

Good communicator, very friendly and down to earth, very smart, Very efficient and understood the assignment straight away You should book her.

Urgent drinks waiter for tonight

$250

North Perth WA, Australia

11th Apr 2026

My drinks waiter cancelled I need someone to serve drinks from 5.30pm to 9.30 pm at a house party

Food Prep, Warmer & Wait Staff Needed – 18th Birthday Party (4 hours)

$150

Salisbury QLD, Australia

11th Apr 2026

Food Prep, Warmer & Wait Staff Needed – 18th Birthday Party (3 hours) Description: We’re hosting an 18th birthday party and are looking for a reliable, well-presented person to assist with food preparation, warming, serving, and general event support. Date & Time: Sat 18th April at 6.30pm for 3 hours Location: Salisbury What you’ll be doing: - Heating and managing food service (oven/microwave use) - Serving food to guests and keeping the area tidy - Monitoring food levels and replenishing as needed - Light clean-up during and after the event What we’re looking for: - Prior experience in hospitality or events preferred - Friendly, proactive, and well-presented - Able to work independently and take initiative - Comfortable handling food safely - Punctual and reliable Happy to answer any questions. Looking forward to finding the right person to help make the night run smoothly!

Bar tender for 40th party

$250

Kellyville NSW, Australia

11th Apr 2026

We require 1-2 Bartenders for a 40th Birthday Party to pour drinks and make cocktails 6pm - 11pm

Waiter -for a small intimate dinner party

$150

Oakville NSW, Australia

11th Apr 2026

Hi there! I’m hosting a small, intimate birthday dinner for a friend tonight and looking for someone reliable to help us relax and enjoy the evening without worrying about hosting duties. We’re trying to create a restaurant at home vibe, whilst making it special for my friends birthday. Details: 📍 Location: home in Oakville off Harkness Rd 🕢 Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm 👥 Guests: 4 people dining in our backyard What you’ll be doing: Serving drinks throughout the evening Serving food in serving dishes Bringing out cake and serving cake Light hosting support so we can enjoy catching up What we’re looking for: Friendly, presentable, and professional Please dress in all black, black & white smart casual All food and drinks will be provided — no prep required beforehand 😊 If you’re available tonight and happy to help make the evening smooth and enjoyable, I’d love to hear from you!

Bar tender for Event

$120

Kalorama VIC, Australia

11th Apr 2026

Hi there, I am looking for a bar tender to assist with handing out drinks at an event. It will be 6.45- 10.45pm. 4hrs in our glasshouse. It's a babyshower with beer, wine and basic cocktail. Cleaning up glasses as needed. Opportunity for ongoing work at future events. We host a lot of elopements, small weddings and so forth.

🍸 Cocktail Curator (RSA Required) – Black Tie Opening Event

$250

Maroochydore QLD, Australia

8th Apr 2026

We’re hosting the official opening of The Station Pilates Maroochydore and are looking for a polished, confident Cocktail Curator to deliver a premium New York-style bar experience ✨ This is a high-energy, aesthetic event with a mix of members, local business owners, and influencers — so presentation and presence matter. You’re not just serving drinks — you’re part of the atmosphere. What we’re looking for: Experienced Cocktail Curator / Mixologist Valid RSA (Required) Confident, friendly, and engaging Comfortable working in an influencer-style, social environment Efficient service during busy arrival periods Event Details: 📍 Maroochydore ⏰ Approx 3.5 hours (evening event) 👯‍♀️ Boutique wellness + influencer crowd Drinks Focus: 🍸 Espresso Martinis (must be able to make these perfectly – hero drink of the night) 🍷 White & red wine service 🥂 Light spritz-style cocktails 🍹 One elevated non-alcoholic option We will provide: All alcohol + ingredients Glassware Bar set-up (Bonus if you bring your own bar tools – shaker, jigger etc.) Dress Code: Black tie, elevated + polished All black outfit Tailored, clean, minimal Think NYC cocktail bar energy ✨ Event Timing: 📍 Maroochydore ⏰ 5:30pm – 8:30pm (event time) ⏳ Approx. 4 hours total (including setup) Arrival: 5:00pm for setup and briefing

Felix is amazing and everyone loved him 🤩

Bump out for a wedding

$175

Woolwich NSW 2110, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Looking for a fit, well presented, reliable & polite person to help us with bumping out a wedding. Tasks include collecting candles, vases and pots of flowers and loading into our van. Maximum would be 10:15 pm-11:30pm on site, plus travel. I can also offer a lift to the venue if you live anywhere on route between Eastern Subs to Woolwich.

Thanks Chloe, it was great to have your help for the wedding bump out.

Create balloon garland & deliver

$200

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to make a balloon garland for me and delivery it on Friday 27th to Fitzroy! Happy to pay for the bits and pieces. Preferably white, pink & gold balloons :)

Tori did an amazing job

Wait staff for a 40th Birthday Party

$300

Ormond VIC 3204, Australia

24th Mar 2026

1 person for a 40th Birthday Party (house party) Would like them to clean up along the way (bottles in bin, top up ice etc), heat up some food and put out, clean kitchen, top up drinks in ice buckets etc Needed from 3.30-9.30pm Party is 80’s theme Someone ideally with experience in this and done before.

Great service and super friendly

Waitressing

$27

Airport West VIC 3042, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

We’ve recently converted our warehouse into a small event venue and are looking for a couple of roaming staff to join our team. The role is hands-on and varies depending on the event, but generally includes waitressing, clearing and resetting buffet tables, collecting plates and glasses, washing up, and helping out wherever needed on the day. Most of our events are buffet-style, so we’re really looking for reliable, proactive people who can keep things tidy, look after guests, and help everything run smoothly behind the scenes. Ideally Melbourne-based, with ongoing work available and opportunities to also assist with our event styling jobs when needed. Let me know if this sounds like something you’d be interested in. First shift Saturday 28 March 7:30pm - 12:30am 27ph

Very hardworking and reliable, loved there work.

Helper for dinner party

$200

North Bondi, New South Wales, 2026 Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Help with serving and cleaning up for dinner party of 14 guests 6pm until 10pm

She helped without supervision and was exactly what we needed for the evening. Thank you

Looking for a waiter tomorrow evening

$135

Double Bay NSW, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Looking for a waiter tomorrow (Tuesday 24/03) to help serve, setup, clear and tidy at a dinner event. 6-9pm Paying $45 per hour

Great worker. Easy to work with. Highly recommended

Looking for a bartender

$180

Double Bay NSW, Australia

20th Mar 2026

Looking for someone who can setup and run the drinks department for this event. We expect around 50 people. 3 hours from 6-9pm Paying $60 per hour We will be serving all types of drinks including 2-3 cocktails

Great bartender. Easy to work with. Would definitely work with him again

Bar tender for birthday party this Saturday 21/3

$400

Mortlake NSW 2137, Australia

19th Mar 2026

Looking for a bartender to come to our house in Mortlake, Saturday 21st March, 2.30pm -10pm Will be for approx 60 guests making cocktails. Will need cocktail experience

Des was great at our party. She was polite, fun and worked seamlessly with the party. Would happily have her again! Thank you!

Byron Bay Bartender

$200

Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

17th Mar 2026

Need a bartender for Max 4hrs (including set up) to make 2 simple cocktails with all alcohol, ingredients and glassware provided.

Franco had great energy and was so polite! Highly recommend him!

Help wedding vendor

$120

Alexandria NSW, Australia

16th Mar 2026

I'm a live Wedding illustrator looking for a helper on the day (11:00am-3:00pm) at Grounds of Alexandria , mainly taking a guest photo with the iphone and hand over the illustration to them. + Taking photo of my work and my video while I'm drawing , Making a guest list + talking to the guest ... Women in 20-40s only

Simone is amazing !!! She saved my day 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you so much!!! Would love to work with her again in future

Waiter for a private party

$28

Turramurra NSW, Australia

16th Mar 2026

We are seeking a proactive and helpful waiter to assist with a private home event. The ideal candidate will be well-presented, efficient, and comfortable working in a kitchen environment. • When: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (4 hours) • Location: Turramurra • Responsibilities: • Initial dining table setup. • Tray service for food and drinks. • Clearing plates and basic dishwashing/loading the dishwasher. • Final kitchen tidy-up and floor sweep. • General assistance as directed by the host.

Highly recommended.