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Recent Wait Staff reviews in Melbourne

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

Amazing service thank you

2 Waiter staff for 3 hours in a venue

$500

Nicole works well in a team. Will have no hesitant In recommending her for similar task.

Wait staff for an event

$210

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

Thanks for your hard work and great service at our daughters 21st. Everyone enjoyed their cocktails.

Bar staff/ waiters

$210

Andrea was a great help in the kitchen. I had a team of staff and she didn’t work well with them, she was bossy and intolerant with them, she’s probably suited to work independently.

Wait staff for an event

$210

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

$149 - $280

low

$149

median

$197

high

$280

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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

Waitering staff

$80

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2025

Waitering staff for small event in private home . Must be experienced at waitering . Helping clean up after . Payment $40 p.h

Wait Staff for NYE Private Party

$250

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

1st Dec 2025

Hi Guys Looking for 3 Wait staff for a private NYE Private Party In docklands on the 31st Dec 2025 from Approximately 7 pm for 8 hrs . Jobs will include , serving Food , serving alcohol , attending to guests , cleaning etc . CASH Paid on the night on a per hour basis . Please message me for further details . Thanks

Wait staff for event

$150

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2025

6.30pm - 9.30pm General drinks serving and helping with meet & greet. Property Seminar

Vered is a legend. 10/10

Bucks Party Waitstaff

$900

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Nov 2025

We are needing to hire some female waitstaff to come and host / entertain at our mates bucks party. We have hired an Airbnb and we will be needing a minimum of 3 waitstaff for 3 hours (9pm onwards). There are a total of 9 guys Additional work and hours post 12pm as well if wanted.

Looking for an experienced waitress for a 40th Birthday Party

$350

South Yarra, Victoria

17th Nov 2025

Hi there! I’m looking for a friendly and professional waitress to help at a 40th birthday party in South Yarra on 29th November from 5:00pm to 12:30am. Responsibilities include: • Setting up food and grazing-style items • Serving guests throughout the night (mostly finger food) • Keeping the area tidy and assisting with general clean-up Requirements: • Experience in waitressing and food handling • Reliable, well-presented, and able to work independently • Must wear all black

Sarah was fantastic! She arrived on time, was very easy to coordinate with, and at the event she was amazing — calm, composed, and went above and beyond what was requested. I will definitely use her services again and highly recommend her to all my friends and family. Thank you

Bar waiter

$150

Thornbury VIC, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Having a small party. Need a person to serve drinks as guests arrive, then help serve food and do dishers after dinner. 6.30 until 10.30 Must be neat and very well presented

Waitress required for 3 hours 6 to 9pm today $ 120

$120

St Kilda, Victoria

7th Nov 2025

I need a waiting staff from 6pm to 9pm

Waiter for Private Home Event – Serving Canapés

$120

Melbourne VIC, Australia

6th Nov 2025

Looking for a waiter to assist at a private home gathering (late start). Main tasks: • Heat and prepare pre-made canapés/snacks • Arrange items on platters • Walk around serving approx 25 guests • Clear glasses/plates and maintain tidiness during the event • General assistance where needed including managing bins/cleaning. Details: • Private home event • Approx. 3-3.5 hours • Date/Time: 22nd November. 9pm-12ish. • Location: Knoxfield • Hospitality/waitstaff experience preferred • Neat presentation and friendly, professional manner

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.

Thank you. The staff you provided were lovely and friendly. We appreciate your service. Best wishes.

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!

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.

Linden went above and beyond to help deliver an incredible event at my home. We were blown away with her kindness, attention to detail and fantastic initiative. Highly recommend Linden!

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.

A pleasure to work with, highly recommend

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

Waiter for party

$150

Carlton North VIC, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

Need one waiter for a party (approx 60 guests). It is a relaxed party with one table for food, paper plates, sandwiches, cake, etc… Tasks include: - moving catering boxes from kitchen to table - helping to serve finger food from the catering table - filling up bowls with snacks, etc - clearing away paper plates - cutting and serving cake - general tidy up and clearing away any other rubbish - no drinks or alcohol required Will be required from approx 1-5pm. Must be professional, organised, well presented. Catering experience preferred. Thank you.

Caitlin & Jessica were very communicative. Sean was an excellent server and managed all the variety of food and courses we threw at him!

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 !