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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.

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$250

Aldinga Beach SA, Australia

29th Apr 2025

Hello, I’m looking for someone to assist with a small long lunch style gathering that I’m having for my 30th. Looking for someone to assist with serving pizzas and then making cocktails. The time would be from roughly 1-5pm. I was thinking of having a select few cocktails available which I could supply the ingredients for (for discussion with chosen candidate). Please let me know your offers :)

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We are seeking an experienced, friendly waiter or waitress to assist at a corporate wine tasting event in Sydney CBD (near Sussex Street). Event Details: 🗓 Thursday, 1 May 🕓 4:00pm to 8:30pm Duties Include: Setting up tables (placemats, wine glasses, table settings) Welcoming guests with a glass of sparkling wine Pouring wines during the event Light interaction with guests throughout the tasting General clean-up during and after the event Assisting with pack down (glassware, placemats, general event area) You will be working alongside myself, my business partner, and the Event Manager — so support will be available throughout. Requirements: Previous waitstaff, hospitality, or event experience preferred A great, professional personality is essential! Basic wine knowledge is a bonus, but not necessary — a short briefing/training will be provided before the event Ability to work neatly and efficiently in a corporate setting Comfortable interacting with professional clients Dress Code: Smart, polished appearance required. Please wear either: Corporate black attire (e.g., black dress, black trousers/skirt and blouse/shirt), After 5pm/cocktail-style black clothing (elegant but professional), Traditional black waitstaff uniform (black shirt/blouse, black pants/skirt, black closed-toe shoes) Clothing must be neat, ironed, and suitable for a high-end corporate event. Other Information: Approximately 70 guests are expected. Looking forward to working with someone who brings a warm, polished presence to this special event! Cheers

Waitstaff - tray service

$200

Sydney NSW, Australia

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Private yacht party Tray services of canapés 7:45-11:45pm King street wharf

Waitstaff for wedding

$300

Maida Vale WA, Australia

27th Apr 2025

My partner and I are having our wedding at our home. We need 2 people between 4:30pm- 7pm to help with bringing out food, clearing tables and generally helping keep the tables tidy. Event is 30-40 people max with 4 tables.

Event Waitstaff with Bartending Experience – Private BBQ

$200

Frenchs Forest NSW, Australia

27th Apr 2025

Event Waitstaff with Bartending Experience – Private BBQ We are seeking a professional, friendly, and proactive individual to assist at a private BBQ event. Date & Time: 2:30pm to approximately 7:30pm $40 per hour Role Responsibilities: • Serve wine, champagne, beer, water, and soft drinks • Prepare two simple cocktails: margarita and caipirinha • Collect and clear dirty glasses and plates • Rinse dishes and run the dishwasher as required • General tidying and cleaning throughout the event • Assist with topping up food and supporting the BBQ chef if needed • Ensure guests’ drinks are topped up and that they are well looked after • Provide basic canapé service Requirements: • Current RSA certification • Previous experience in both bartending and wait service • Professional, personable, and proactive attitude • Ability to work independently and manage the drinks service confidently If you are enthusiastic about providing excellent service in a relaxed yet professional environment, we would love to hear from you.

Waiters for private party

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Forest Lodge NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2025

2 x waiters to serve drinks at private party 245 pm-545 pm Saturday 03 May. Must have experience mixing and serving alcoholic beverages

Waitstaff / Bartender for Private Party – Northern Beaches

$180

Church Point NSW, Australia

24th Apr 2025

Description: I’m looking for a professional and friendly waitstaff with bartending experience to assist at a private party for approx. 15 - 20 guests Time: 12:00pm to approx. 4:30pm Service includes: • Serving wine, champagne, and water • Making two simple cocktails • Collecting dirty glasses and plates • Rinsing and running dishwasher • General tidying/cleaning throughout the event • Ensuring guests are topped up and enjoying themselves • Assisting with simple canapé service Requirements: • RSA certified • Experience with both bartending and wait service • Proactive, professional, and personable • Able to confidently work solo and manage the drinks service smoothly

Waiting for brunch party

$200

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24th Apr 2025

someone to help serve drinks and food and clean up after a brunch party in my home at 10.30am Sunday 27th April

She was very efficient especially with the cleaning up. Quiet and fast. Thank you Maya

Waiting a Casual Wedding (Catering)

$300

Punchbowl, New South Wales

14th Apr 2025

We're looking for 1-2 people with waiting experience to assist with managing catered food at a wedding. Help is needed to set up the food, and serve the food of guests - up to 50 people and general help making sure guests are happy. 8 hours of work. Please describe your experience, your rates and general approach to the work. We're happy to pay a fair rate for quality of service and a great attitude. Location is Bankstown Area. Summary of tasks: 1. Guest Greeter & Direction Assistant: Welcome guests as they arrive and direct them to seating or designated areas. Help manage the flow of guests, particularly as they move from the arrival area into the reception space. 2. Food Service & Beverage Station Attendant: Serve food during the reception, ensuring that meals are delivered promptly to guests. Monitor and refill beverage stations, ensuring drinks are available throughout the event. Assist with any bar service or specialty drink stations, if applicable. 3. Table Support & Maintenance: Clear used plates, glasses, and utensils during meal service and as guests finish dining. Reset tables as needed between courses or after prolonged mingling sessions to maintain a neat presentation. 4. Special Requests & On-Call Assistance: Be available to handle any special service requests that arise during the event (e.g., extra refreshments for guests, assisting elderly guests, or helping with the logistics of serving desserts). Act as a liaison between the wedding organizers and the kitchen/serving areas to ensure that any adjustments are communicated promptly. 5. Post-Service Wrap-Up: Assist with minor cleanup tasks as the event winds down, ensuring that the venue is left in proper order according to the wedding planner’s and venue’s guidelines.

10/10 highly recommend. Penny knows what she’s doing and thinks for you a lot of the time. Really grateful for her help throughout the day.

Waitress For Housewarming

$250

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Experienced wait staff required for 6 hours on boat. Small group. Serving drinks and some washing up.

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Thanks so much you did a great job.

Waitress/party host (per hour rate)

$40

St Leonards NSW, Australia

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Great host/waitress, makes good cocktails and makes sure every thing is clean :)

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I would use her a million times over. She made me able to enjoy the party rather than be serving everyone as I usually do! So good will use her again and again !!

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