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Miguel was amazing! Very professional and hard working. Even went above and beyond to help us out with the photography for the night. Did an excellent job!!!

Need a helper/waiter for an engagement party at Strathfield town hall

$275

What a super star. Kez helped us host a 50th anniversary party at home. She did an amazing job with helping and serving catering, restocking drinks, cleaning rubbish, whilst running up and down a very steep hill. Professional and thoughtful, and a good communicator.

Food & drink service/waiter waitress /party asst

$125

Louise was such a great help on our wedding night. Thank you so much!

Wait staff

$100

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

2 Female Waitstaff Needed – Salon Grand Opening

$100

Braybrook VIC 3019, Australia

4th Oct 2026

We’re looking for 2 friendly, professional waitstaff to assist at the grand opening of a beauty salon. Time : 6:30pm -8:30pm Duties will include: * Roaming the event and serving canapés to 40-50 guest * Keeping canapé trays presented neatly and replenished * Clearing used napkins/plates where needed * Helping keep the event space tidy throughout * Providing warm and professional service to guests This is a relaxed cocktail-style event with no seated/table service required.

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.

Looking for a waitress for a private event of 8 people

$180

North Sydney NSW, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Help a private chef Serve food, pour drinks, tidy and light cleaning of some dishes , throw rubbish, tidying of table . Must be attentive to servicing a seven course dinner party. Must have hospitality experience 5-9pm . Professional attire .

Chloe was great, quick to respond and very attentive to what she was doing .

Extensive wait staff experience to help at a private event Turramurra

$300

Turramurra NSW 2074, Australia

1st Oct 2026

This is a private 70 th birthday event for 80 people - starting at 6.00 p.m. The food and bar is self serve. There will be two other teenagers there to help facilitate.

Help wanted - wait staff for my wedding

$170

Chelsea VIC 3196, Australia

30th Sep 2026

Hey everyone, looking for help of waiting staff for a few hours, at our wedding day reception. I’d like someone who can make sure there is jugs of drinks on table, to clean up plates be taken from table and cleaned with an industrial dishwasher between 5pm-8pm , to go around with entree breads during cocktail hour.

Wait staff to plate and serve near Ringwood (approx 70 guests)

$250

Warranwood VIC 3134, Australia

30th Sep 2026

To plate and serve finger food (for engagement party) approx 70 guests

3 Bar and waiting staff needed for a birthday party in CBD

$25

Newport VIC 3015, Australia

28th Sep 2026

2 Bar and 1 waiting staff needed for a birthday party of 40 people in Melbourne CBD . Start time 7pm till 11pm . Only experienced may contact

Great work recommends

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

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

Bar & Wait Staff

$250

Perth WA 6000, Australia

25th Aug 2026

I have a Cowboy themed party on Thursday evening and I need two bartenders/ waitstaff to help me. Start time: 5pm - 11pm Venue: Perth CBD You will be making one signature cocktail (espresso martinis) and pouring wines + serving canned drinks. You will also help me clear glasses and plates and run the dishwasher as needed. There will be ~120 guests. We have a mechanical bull + Big Dons Smoked Meats catering so it should be a fun night. I’d love you to dress up for the occasion (everyone else will be as well)! (Picture of venue attached)

Amila was great. Reliable and punctual.

Wait staff

$100

Shelley WA 6148, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

Helping me with warming food, laying buffet, cleaning up etc. From 6pm to 10pm, it’s a small family dinner

She was very good and will definitely call her again.

Experienced waiter to assist at the opening night of my art exhibition

$200

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

10th Aug 2026

I’m looking for a waiter to assist at the opening night of my art exhibition this Friday Date: Friday, 20th February Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: M2 Gallery, Surry Hills Duties include: Serving alcohol (wine, beer, basic drinks) Walking around with platters of small food Collecting empty glasses Helping maintain a clean and professional atmosphere It’s a relaxed but professional event, so I’m looking for someone well-presented, confident, and friendly with guests. Previous hospitality experience required. RSA preferred Please send through your experience and availability

Super reliable, friendly and great at his work. Highly recommend

Wait Staff x 2 For 30th Surprise Sunday Afternoon 2-7pm $300 EACH

$300

Blakehurst NSW 2221, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Need 2 x Wait staff What? Surprising wife for 30th birthday at new house, Music and top sushi chef making sushi for everyone! They serve their sushi. You: Serve drinks, champagne, wine , beers, soft drinks in cans, waters + Clear empties etc just waiting to the guests. A BONUS if you have wine glasses that can be be supplied or serving trays?! No cocktails Blakehurst 2221 230 Guest Arrive 3PM surprise Would like you there 2PM familiarise etc and prepare We will supply drinks Finish approx 630/7PM can stay later if runs later for hourly rate!

Amazing! You can not ask for more from someone! Super polite, came early , left late, everybody commented saying how great she was! If I could give 6 stars I would!

Kitchen Fairy / Waitstaff for 50th Birthday Dinner – Black Rock

$220

Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia

4th Aug 2026

We’re looking for a friendly, experienced hospitality person to help at a relaxed 50th birthday dinner at our home in Black Rock this Saturday. Duties include: • Pour wine, beer and soft drinks. • Keep drinks topped up throughout the evening. • Clear plates, glasses and serving dishes. • Assist with serving food and dessert. • Keep the kitchen tidy and organised. • Load and unload the dishwasher as needed. • Leave the kitchen clean and tidy at the end of the evening.

Sascha was amazing help. She was confident and friendly and helped out with the dinner party with a smile. Thanks Sascha!

Wait staff for a home party

$200

Labrador QLD 4215, Australia

28th Jul 2026

Having a family and friends birthday function with approx 35 adults and 6 kids and require 1 very capable, friendly and organized person to assist with arranging food, clean up, etc. Finger food is being catered for but just needs re-heating up in oven and arranging onto trays and table. No need to serve unless feel the need to. Person I am looking for would have had experience with a function on their own. Someone who is very well presented, motivated, friendly and works well on their own. Being a home party I don’t envisage much stress as everyone is friendly and accommodating but I would like whoever comes along to take initiative and do what needs doing without being asked all the time. As the hostess I would like to be able to enjoy our party and friends without worrying about working in the kitchen and tidying up, etc. Party starts at 2pm so would like start to be around 1.30pm with a 4 hour window and may be extended to 6 hours if required.

Sophie was brilliant. She helped host a family party with 35 plus adults and she didn’t miss a beat. Very well presented, a great communicator and a lovely young woman. We had the best time knowing our party was in great hands with Sophie at the helm.

Waitering Staff for Private Function

$300

Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

Looking for a team of 2 x experienced friendly, bubbly hospitality staff for our son's 21st Birthday Party this Saturday Night. 7pm- 11.00pm - serving food (roaming hot platters) - pouring wine - collecting glasses and washing them so clean glasses available - keeping kitchen wiped down and tidy - general assistance in helping host with food and drinks. - $60 per hour per person ($480 total)

Very professional and helpful, would definitely recommend!

Wait Staff / Bar & Pack-down for Child's Birthday Party

$220

Hampton VIC 3188, Australia

21st Jul 2026

Wait Staff / Bar & Pack-down for Child's Birthday Party — Hampton (Fri 25 Sep, morning) Budget: $220 Location: Castlefield Community Centre, 505 Bluff Road, Hampton VIC Date & time: Friday 25 September, approx. 9:30am–2:00pm (~4.5 hrs) Description: Hi! We're hosting a relaxed 3rd birthday party (approx. 35 adults + 20 young children) and need one friendly, capable hospitality all-rounder to run our drinks and handle pack-down. Food is delivered and set up by our caterer — you'll look after the drinks station, occasional platter rounds, and the clean-up. This is a mostly self-serve drinks setup, so it's very manageable for one person. The host will lend a hand during the busy arrival window. What we need you to do: Arrive ~1 hour early to help set up a self-serve drinks station (wine, beer, soft drinks, fruit-water dispenser, glasses, ice tubs) Pre-mix and top up jugs of a simple Aperol Spritz (prosecco / Aperol / soda — we'll provide a recipe card), and keep everything stocked Keep the drinks area clean, tidy and flowing throughout Take food platters around to guests every 20–30 minutes After guests leave (~12:30): pack down solo — wipe all surfaces, box up leftover food and drink, take out the rubbish, and leave the hall tidy Requirements: Previous hospitality / event / wait experience RSA-certified (Responsible Service of Alcohol) — please confirm in your bid Confident working independently Neat, presentable appearance (smart casual / black-and-white) Punctual, reliable, and comfortable around young children Provided: All food, drinks, glassware, ice, recipe card and cleaning supplies are supplied — just bring friendly, capable service.

Lidy was fantastic — friendly, professional, proactive and incredibly helpful throughout our daughter’s birthday party. She helped with setup, drinks, serving, keeping everything tidy and pack-down, which meant I could actually relax and enjoy the celebration. Would absolutely recommend her and happily book her again. Thank you, Lidy!