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Recent Wait Staff reviews in Melbourne

Michelle, was awesome. Nothing was too much trouble, Extremely professional and hard working. Great communication. 5 stars - would highly recommend Michelle for any job. Thanks, again.

Bar Service/ Waitstaff

$250

V was an excellent bar tender for our event. Very helpful, professional and knowledgeable. Would definitely hire again for future events. Thanks V!

I need a waiter

$120

We hired Donna to work as wait staff for our engagement party, she was a hard worker, friendly with guests, and made our night run so much smoother! Thank you so much Donna!

Wait staff for engagement party

$400

Cassandra was very professional and presented her self very well. She's lovely and friendly. She was very easy to work with and skilled. She understood her role very well and can work independently. Do not hesitate to book Cassandra for your next event. She made my event run smoothly.

Wait staff

$60

Very happy with Alexandra. So helpful and friendly!

Waiter/waitress to serve food and drinks 11/12/21

$130

Vee was fantastic! Would hire her again and fully recommend her !

Waitress for home

$100

What's the average cost of a wait staffing service in Melbourne

$140 - $270

low

$140

median

$193

high

$270

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Average reviews for Wait Staff Services in Melbourne

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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.

Recent Wait Staff tasks in Melbourne

Wait staff

$240

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

25th Oct 2025

We need 2 to 3 people to assist at a party w handing around food platers, collecting glasses and plates. The main job will be collecting glasses and plates and washing them. The dishwasher is a bit slow so hand washing and drying will be required in addition to using the dishwasher.

Looking for a friendly waiter!

$250

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

24th Oct 2025

We’re hosting a birthday party and need someone who’s confident, organised, and great with people to serve drinks and refreshments throughout the event. If you enjoy creating a great atmosphere, keeping guests happy, and being part of a fun celebration — I’d love to hear from you! 5pm to 11pm South Melbourne (CBD)

Experienced waiting staff for private party

$300

South Yarra, Victoria

24th Oct 2025

We need two experienced waiting staff to support a private party, on 22/11 in the Kings Domain garden, South Yarra. The job will start at midday and conclude at 4:30pm. We need assistance with the party set up, managing and tidying the buffets and bar throughout, clearing guest plates and rubbish, and packing up and cleaning at the end of the party. We are expecting approx 45 people. And the fee estimate is for two staff. We are hoping you will have food and beverage waiting experience, and will also bring energy and enthusiasm to the event. Thank you.

Waiter or waitress

$150

Windsor VIC, Australia

21st Oct 2025

We would like a fun friendly waiter or waitress to work at a private house party, making drinks and taking food around for approx 20 guests. Four hours work 7-11pm

Waitstaff for private event

$125

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

16th Oct 2025

8:30pm-12:30pm White shirt, black pants, black shoes Waitstaff experience is required - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K7NCBK9KCTJ9VDYCXYFZDFQ6

great work

Waitstaff for Private Event

$125

Collingwood VIC, Australia

16th Oct 2025

8:30PM - 12:30AM White shirt, black pants, black shoes Waitstaff experience required

Waiter - four hours - this Saturday

$200

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2025

Having a small party on Saturday evening. Need someone to pour drinks and take out empty bottles and clean up as we go. Maybe hand around some food? Between 4.30 and 8.30 pm. $50 an hour. People arrive at 5.

Great thanks for all your help S!

2 X Waitstaff for event

$440

South Melbourne, Victoria

12th Oct 2025

Needing 2 wait staff for a Birthday party 2:30 - 8:30. Budget $440 total, $220 per person. Will need to top up drinks and circulate food around the room. Food and drink will be set up by the host, light cleaning during the event picking up serviettes/used plates, glasses put in dishwasher.

1 x Waitstaff for Private Event

$300

Prahran VIC, Australia

10th Oct 2025

I am looking for a reliable waitperson to assist with a hens party at my home. It would require heating and serving canapes (which we will source) and tidying as the event goes on (empty glasses, used napkins etc). It would be around 2:30-6pm.

Waiter and party helper, 8 November 2025 Fairfield VIC

$105

Fairfield VIC, Australia

1st Oct 2025

We will be hosting a birthday party for about 20 people. Mainly we are looking for someone to: * arrange food on platters * assist with basic service of food/drinks * help clear items away, and load into dishwasher or hand wash as needed * other general help to keep the party running smoothly Please put a rate for 3 hours, starting at 5pm. Expected finish time is somewhere between 9pm and 11pm, and I can adjust the extra on the day. The house is in Fairfield VIC 3078. When you reply, can you please explain if you have any experience providing similar help.

Bartender/ waitstaff

$100

South Yarra VIC, Australia

22nd Sep 2025

Having a black tie nibbles and drinks in a 2 bedroom apartment in South Yarra, need help with serving snacks and making martini’s and margs only :) 2-3 hours max

Need 2 Waiting staff

$30

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

14th Sep 2025

Need 2 Waiting staff to help set up the event, run and clean up small party for 35-40 pp About 4-5 hours. (10am-3pm) $30/h

Pau is super helpful. 10/10 would be more than happy to ask Pau for her help.

2 Bar and Waiting staff required 28 September Melbourne CBD

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Sep 2025

2 Bar and Waiting staff required for a small Birthday party in Melbourne CBD . 6pm till 10pm .

Great work . Happy to recommend

Event Wait Staff x 1 (2 hours) - November 1st 6-8pm

$150

Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

11th Sep 2025

We need a two hour window of bringing food round an event space from a pizza truck. Will be just wandering around with pizza slices to offer food to attendees while the truck is cooking them up. Please let me know an appropriate cost, acknowledging it is only a short shift.

Party host / waitress

$125

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

11th Sep 2025

Party host Serving food and drinks Clean up Dish washing 6pm- 11pm Number of guest 28

Be a private cook/waiter/dishwasher for a date night at home - 6pm-8pm

$120

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

5th Sep 2025

I want to surprise my fiancée with a cozy little date night in our new home. Your job will be to add a bit of magic to the evening by taking care of things: make us a cocktail, prepare dinner (either with your own recipes or I can just give you the ingredients and leave it up to you). Then most importantly, wash up and clean and tidy before you head off. 2 hours work in total. To apply, let me know your preference: 1) I can just provide the ingredients and tell you what to do, or 2) you could provide ingredients (which I’ll pay extra for) and you make your own recipes

Fabulous! Highly recommend Michelle. She was our private chef for date night and she blew us away. Lovely presence and fantastic food!

Wait Staff on Saturday the 6 of september hours between 8-6

$35

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

31st Aug 2025

We have an event on Saturday the 6th of September , and we need assistance with coffee and food set up $35 an hour

Bartender/waiter

$240

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

17th Jul 2025

Hi there, looking for a Bartender/waiter to come to my home take make basic drinks- lemonade Prosecco premix cans premix strawberry daiquiris. Then also help with putting food out for guest, all food will be pre-ordered so will just need to be put on platters for me. Also help with making sure empty glasses are put in the dishwasher and cleaned and any other little messes. There will be about 10 guests. It will be pretty chilled. It’s a very homely environment. I usually have the same Bartender and waiter that have been working for me for the last three years but unfortunately they’re both on holidays so looking for someone to fit in and also feel comfortable them self. This is a celebration for my partner 🏳️‍🌈 I also have a bar on my balcony. I have all that you need for the night. Dress code, please dress in all black with a tie or bowtie . Start time 3.30pm till 9.30pm My home is in Ascot Vale

Would highly recommend hiring, very professional went above and beyond to make everyone happy

2 wait staff for a 1st birthday- replenish food, setup/packdown

$180

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

20th Jun 2025

My son’s 1st birthday party. We will be catering the event but require two extra hands to set up, replenish food and just keep everything tidy and in order. 11am - 5pm.

Just amazing. Her work was magical and so seamless !

Cocktail party waiter

$30

Prahran VIC, Australia

3rd May 2025

Assist with handing out canapés at a small cocktail party and with other small tasks to help set up and prepare the canapés. Canapés will be frozen/chilled and you will help to air fry/bake them, put them on a tray and bring them around to guests. All food and tools will be provided but I ask that you wear a white collared shirt and black pants. Total of 5 hours needed. $25 per hour cash (airtasker fee is for the first hour)

Laurel was amazing. I couldn’t have done my event without her and I am so grateful! Would recommend highly.