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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
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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.
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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.
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Waiter for a backyard event
$150
Allawah NSW 2218, Australia
21st Oct 2026
I have a baby shower in our back yard for about 60+ people and need someone to just help go around and keep things clean and help people get things as needed. 4 hours from 1pm
Waiter and bartender
$300
North Bondi NSW, Australia
21st Oct 2026
Having a lunch for 15 people. Looking for someone to help serve drinks, make margaritas, run plates and wash dishes. Help with set up. Start at 11am finish at 4pm
2 waitress for baby shower
$250
Pascoe Vale VIC 3044, Australia
21st Oct 2026
need to waitress for baby shower for 12pm to 3.00pm
Heat and serve wait staff
$160
Clontarf QLD 4019, Australia
20th Oct 2026
I’m hosting a Halloween party and would love to stay out of the kitchen this year! We’d love someone to come in heat basic party food and pass around. As well as clear plates and glasses during the night. Start at 3:30pm - 8pm
Wait staff
$250
North Richmond NSW 2754, Australia
20th Oct 2026
40th birthday at our home, ~80 guests. Job is carrying food platters around to guests, collecting glasses, restocking ice and drinks, keeping the bar area tidy. Food is prepped/delivered, no cooking. Must be experienced, well presented, over 18, 6 hours. Black top/pants preferred
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.
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
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
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.