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Recent Wait Staff reviews in Sydney

Wonderful! We had Rodney as our waiter for a corporate gathering, very professional and prompt! Such a joy to have - completely went up and beyond and delivered 1st class service. Thank you Rod!

Wait staff Needed

$200

Rod was fantastic. His service was exceptional!

Bar and food waiter for 50th House Party 04/12/21

$500

Ani was great! All the guests loved her, will definitely hire in the future

Wait staff for private event

$240

Kristie was lovely to work with. Highly professional - would highly recommend

Wait staff required for small event

$400

Highly recommend Rod, was very much apart of the team...

Waiter or waitress

$100

It was great meeting and having Petrus work for us for what turned out to be a very busy event . Petrus was pro active , charming followed the brief , and was a great chef which was an added bonus .Petrus will definitely be part of our team 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Bartender/Waitperson

$30

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

$150 - $250

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$150

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$200

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$250

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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 Sydney

Waiter for Halloween Party TODAY - Oct 25 (7PM-11PM)

$140

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Hello - we're in a bit of a bind due to our waiter falling ill. It's last minute, but if you're available and can support, we'd greatly appreciate it! We're looking for someone who can act as a waiter for a private Halloween Party at our home in Darlinghurst on Saturday, October 25th. Due to group size we are seeking an additional waiter for the opening hours of the party. The rate includes 4 hours of service, beginning at 7PM with an hour of set up before guests arrive at 8PM. Please note that this rate does not include a tip, which will be provided in person as long as you arrive on time and carry out the tasks outlined below. I also take into consideration the fees imposed when determining additional amounts. You will assist the designated bartenders as needed, as well as pass drinks around and ensure dirty glasses are collected and cleaned. You will be asked to wear a Halloween themed waiter outfit that will be provided. This includes a white button up shirt, black vest, and orange apron. All that is needed of you attire wise is black pants and ideally black shoes. If you do not have either, please let me know and we can look into alternatives. Thank you!

Waitress to help serve/walk around food and drinks

$200

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Need waitress to walk around/help serve food and drinks on a private function boat for 4 hours this is for a 40th birthday party

Waitstaff for morning tea

$200

Glebe, New South Wales

22nd Oct 2025

We are in search of 2 staff members who can help at a morning tea function for 4 hours, 11 am to 3 pm. Duties include: - ensuring food is replenished at a buffet table - tidying up tables after guests finish eating - helping pack up tables and chairs after guests leave - load catering materials into cars We are a not-for-profit hosting a morning tea to thank our members.

Waitress for a work event

$40

Sydney, New South Wales

11th Oct 2025

I am looking for a waitress or waiter for a work event in Sydney cbd. 3 h from 4:30pm. Pass canapés, serve drinks. RSA preferred $40/hours

Waitress for a work event

$40

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

11th Oct 2025

I am looking for a waitress or waiter for a work event in Sydney cbd. 3 h from 4:30pm. Pass canapés, serve drinks. RSA preferred $40/hours

Efficient, on time and reliable

Waitstaff and cocktail mixer for a private party

$200

Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia

9th Oct 2025

Looking for someone (maybe 2 people) to help out at a small private dinner party. Clearing plates/dishes and washing up, and serving drinks.

Susan was awesome. She has a real can-do attitude, arrived early and got straight to work. Our guests thought she was awesome

Be a waiter at my birthday drinks

$170

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

8th Oct 2025

Serve wine and water at my birthday party at an art gallery 5:30-8:30pm Including some minimal set up and clean up in this timeframe Must wear all black

Waiter/party coordinator for private event

$180

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

4th Oct 2025

I’m looking for a waiter / party coordinator for a private function. Meet the caterer delivering food to the venue, make any required preparations (put out napkins and cutlery, get grazing boxes ready) and then serve the food to guests when they arrive. Probably 6pm to 8.30pm in total.

Male Waiter for Hen Party

$150

Barangaroo NSW, Australia

20th Sep 2025

Make waiter wanted for a hen party on a boat. Pick up and drop off to Walsh Bay from 4.30-7.30.

We require roaming waiters/waitresses

$60

Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia

19th Sep 2025

We require roaming waiters/waitresses at Zeekr Sydney City to circulate the venue with trays of food and beverages $60 per hour From 6-9p m

Waiter for Halloween Party on 25 OCT

$150

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

7th Sep 2025

Hello - I'm looking for someone who can act as a waiter for a private Halloween Party for 30 people at our home in Darlinghurst on Saturday, October 25th. The rate includes 5 hours of service, beginning at 7PM with an hour of set up before guests arrive at 8PM. Please note that this rate does not include a tip, which will be provided in person as long as you arrive on time and carry out the tasks outlined below. I also take into consideration the fees imposed when determining additional amounts. You will assist the designated bartender as needed, as well as pass drinks around and ensure dirty glasses are collected and rinsed. You will be asked to wear a Halloween themed waiter outfit that will be provided. This includes a white button up shirt, black vest, and orange apron. All that is needed of you attire wise is black pants and ideally black shoes. If you do not have either, please let me know and we can look into alternatives. Thank you!

URGENT - Wait person

$150

Waterloo, New South Wales

30th Aug 2025

Serve finger food/ drink for a event for 3 hours Provide a friendly service to people at an event Experience in food and drink handling from 5pm today

Professional , warm and friendly service to my guests .

Waitstaff/drinks management at event

$250

Surry Hills, New South Wales

8th Aug 2025

Surry Hills waitstaff/bar service for a small party. Apartment event for a group of friends. Very chill. From 6pm (arrival) to 11pm. Keeping venue space tidy Topping up drinks Serving food Cleaning glassware Taking out trash Tidying venue space after event

Miguel was terrific. He arrived early, completed all tasks he was asked, and worked very efficiently. I would highly recommend him.

Need a waiter for a private event

$425

Sydney, New South Wales

3rd Aug 2025

We are a small bunch of employees having a few drinks and playing poker. Around 12 of us. Just want someone to take care of us interms of refilling and making our drinks. Standard bourbon/whiskeyand cokes. Drinks will be provided. Our office is in Barangaroo, 4pm to 10 pm. No parking on site

Great guy to host us.

Looking for waiter

$100

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

1st Aug 2025

Hello, I'm looking to hire a waiter for a catering function. The main responsibilities will include: Keeping the venue tidy throughout the event Ensuring guests have their wine glasses topped up regularly Maintaining overall order and flow The food will already be set on the table, so the primary focus will be on drinks and general upkeep. Dress code: Black pants and a white shirt (neat and professional appearance required).

She was excellent on time and did a great job

Drink Waiter Friday 11th July 6pm to 10pm at Pyrmont NSW 2009

$280

Harris Street NSW, Australia

8th Jul 2025

Drink Waiter private birthday party for 30 people

Fantastic will always use in Future 👌🩷

Party Waitstaff for fabulous Cocktail Party – Redfern – Sat 5

$230

Redfern NSW, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Hi there! I’m hosting a cocktail party for ~25 guests at my apartment in the new Surry Hills Village, Redfern on Saturday 5 July, and I’m looking for 1 experienced hospitality legend to help keep things running smoothly and stylishly on the night. Saturday 5 July, approx. 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (3.5 hours) Your role will include: 1. Helping final set-up of food & drinks before guests arrive 2. Serving drinks (wine, bubbly – no cocktail mixing required) 3. Circulating with platters of beautiful handmade bites 4. Clearing empty glasses/plates, keeping the vibe polished 5. Light help with tidying up where you can in kitchen Ideal background: 1. Hospitality, event, or restaurant experience – especially waitstaff or front-of-house 2. Comfortable working in a home environment with a high attention to detail 3. Confident, professional and friendly – you’ll be helping bring the event to life! Bonus if you’ve worked weddings, private parties, or boutique catering gigs The vibe: 1. Elegant, warm, and fun – think cheese grazing tables, coupe glasses, ambient candles, and good tunes 2. A queer-friendly, inclusive space – please only apply if you’re comfortable in and supportive of LGBTQ+ environments

Bar person and wait person for private party

$250

Enmore NSW, Australia

27th May 2025

We are having an 18th birthday party at our home on Saturday 31 May. There will be security who will check IDs and issue wristbands to over 18's. We are after someone with RSA to run the bar (just canned drinks) and collect empties from 7pm until 12pm.

Zac is a lovely guy who did a great job serving drinks etc at our party. Highly recommended!

Waiter/ress for private lunch 16 people

$140

Newtown NSW, Australia

16th May 2025

Need a trained waiter/ waitress to serve and top up drinks, clean up and help look after lunch guests. Lunch will be buffet style. 12-4pm

Excellent party assistant. Took initiative. Was punctual and careful in my home. Highly recommend.

Wait staff - Private event

$190

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

11th May 2025

I’m throwing a private 40th birthday party on Saturday 31 May and need 3 reliable, switched-on helpers to keep the night running smoothly so I can enjoy the family gathering myself. 2 x wait staff You’ll be serving drinks and food canapés, tidying, topping up food. Looking for reliable people, polite and good at multi tasking /reading the room. No previous experience required. If you're female, must be okay with wearing face glitter to fit into hollywood glam vibe. Men wear bow tie. Strictly paying $35- $40 per hour pending experience, plus cover airtasker fee only. $200 max pay. 2 x 4 hour shifts - 5.45pm - 9.45pm