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Recent Wait Staff reviews

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

Joy was sterling - took on the task within a few day notice. Stepped into a hectic evening helping at a 21st at our home. Joy used her initiative, super helpful and very pleasant. Would def recommend Joy.

RSA Waitstaff (2)

$5

Great and friendly worker

Waitstaff for afternoon party (2)

$140

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

Experienced waiter to serve finger food and drinks

$30

Thanks so much for your help

Waiter/waitress and party help

$150

Vered is a legend. 10/10

Wait staff for event

$150

What's the average cost of a wait staffing service

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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

Waiter for a private party

$150

Curl Curl NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2026

I need an extra pair of hands for my birthday party. 5.30pm to 9.30pm > Help serve drinks > Help set out food and tidy used plates etc > Go around and collect glasses and load up the dishwasher and return the glasses to the bar area > Heat up food in the oven. >General tidy up so the party runs smoothly

Waitstaff needed urgently

$300

Armadale VIC, Australia

25th Apr 2026

Urgent waitstaff needed IMMEDIATELY in Armadale.

Looking for 1 experienced waiter/waitress for a small private dinner

$150

Frenchs Forest NSW 2086, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Looking for 1 experienced waiter/waitress for a small private dinner (14 guests) at home. Date: 2 May Time: approx. 6:30pm – 10:30pm (flexible) Duties include: * Serving drinks and topping up glasses * Assisting with food service * Clearing plates and keeping the area tidy * Light kitchen help if needed Looking for someone friendly

High tea event set up and wait staff

$250

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

I need someone to assist with the set up and wait service for a high tea event for 80 pax in Darlinghurst on 23 May. Start 9am Finish 4pm Tasks will include: - assisting with unloading van - setting up tables and chairs - setting tables with high tea china - refilling teapots, milk, tea, assist with general guest requests (food will be set out on high tea stands prior to guest arrivals so food service not really necessary) - pouring champagne - assisting with pack down of china at event end and pack down of tables/chairs It is preferred that you have your RSA and hospitality experience. However there will be others onsite who do and can take care of alcohol service if you do not have RSA - just let me know in your offer if you have it. Must be have a friendly disposition, physically capable of lifting chairs, moving tables and carrying boxes of tableware. Clothing: black pants/ white or black top, closed toe, comfy shoes. I will provide aprons There will be 4 of us onsite doing the same role so you will not be working alone.

Cocktail Waiter/Waitress

$250

Woodvale WA, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

We will be hosting a Cocktail 50th Party celebration. We would like to have someone to make cocktails, potentially support serving drinks. Most likely mixing cocktails from 6pm through to 10pm, with an opportunity to extend this an hour or two. Bonus if you have any recommendation's for Cocktail foods contacts as we haven't looked at this yet either. Roughly 40 people. - Due date: Needs to be by done on Saturday 23rd May

Waiters for a house party

$500

Tullamarine VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

I am looking for waiters or waitresses to serve food at my fortieth birthday party at home

Waiter / waitress for lunch this Saturday

$250

Woollahra NSW, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

Hello! I am hosting a lunch in my backyard this Saturday (25-30 people) and need bar tending / waitressing support between approx 12:30 - 4:30/5 pm. I would like someone to primarily assist with serving the food, collect plates from the table (after both the entrees and mains), wash dishes and help with general tidying / rubbish throughout the afternoon. Also to assist with collecting and cleaning glasses for drinks as required throughout the afternoon. Some drink serving would be helpful but guests will also be helping themselves from the drink station. 18 + given there will be alcohol and you will be required to assist guests in pouring if required please. $55 an hour

Amazing assistance at my 30th birthday! Fab saved the day, thank you so much!! Fab was incredible at helping - waitress duties and serving drinks etc etc

I need 2 waitstaff to help at a lunch in Point Piper from 11.30 - 3pm

$200

Point Piper NSW 2027, Australia

21st Apr 2026

Hi - I need 2 waitstaff to help with a sitdown lunch in Point Piper on Friday, April 24th. Tasks include setting the table, plating the food, putting pre-prepared food in the oven, placing it on the table, poiring drinks and washing up.

I had a wonderful experience with Kiah - I would highly recommend her services!

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.

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.

Waitstaff evening 12 April in Roseville

$250

Roseville NSW, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Hi Minal I saw your fab reviews and wondering if you would be interested in my task. I have 18 people coming to my house and need someone to serve drinks and cold food platters, clearing away and cleaning up from5pm to 10pm

Minal is a dream to work with - organised, knowledgeable, incredibly focused and a really lovely, engaging woman and all my guests praised her. Minal made my event extra special. Just book her.

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

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.

Waiter for private party at home

$120

Mascot NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Prepare and serve food, serve drinks and clear away for a private party for a child’s birthday. Arrive 1.30pm and done by 5pm. Mascot home.

Amazing service. So happy!

Waitress needed for party

$250

Indooroopilly QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Hi there We are having a cowboy themed party for our son’s 18th and are in need of a couple of waitresses who are happy to dress as cowgirls to serve food etc. All the food will be catered so it is only a question of popping it on trays and taking it around. From 6.30 to 11pm

Ava was such a terrific waitress for our son’s 18th. She arrived early, dressed according to the theme of the party (cowboy!) and was efficient and professional in her attitude, always thinking one step ahead of what needed to be done and doing it promptly. Best of all, she was great fun and really added to the vibe of the party, chatting easily a the guests and ensuring they all enjoyed themselves! Highly recommended!

2 wait staff required for funeral morning tea

$250

Werribee VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2026

We need 2 (or 3) wait staff to plate up and serve finger food, replenish tea, coffee and juice station and tidy up afterwards. This will be at my mother's funeral, expecting approximately 100 guests. Funeral starts at 10am, so the staff would need be at the funeral home to meet me before 9.45am. The staff will need to receive the food at approximately 10.30am from the caterers; then plate up and place at some food stations. Must be presentable, discrete and serene. Must have references. Price is for all staff - NOT per person.

Megan and Ray were so professional. Nothing was too much trouble. We would recommend them both for any occasion!