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Latifah was a delight. So communicative & willing to understand fine details. 80 ppl @ the funeral reception (with only 1 other person for support) were impressed. Made people feel @ease. Used initiative. Kept herself in the background to be respectful. Helpful.Well presented. Efficient. Did waitress duties, food prep, washing, tidying. Made the event less harrowing-we were confident everyone was cared for. Will use again.

Funeral reception waiting and staff support

£75

Thank you so much Hugh. We definitely recommend! Great service, early to arrive and was so handy

X2 Waiting staff for our artists exhibition launch event - 23rd Nov

£80

Leonie did a great job of looking after us; serving drinks, cleaning up whilst also staying in the background. Nailed the brief.

Waitress to serve food and drinks at a private event

£50

Thank you so much!! So helpful

Waitress, serve food/drinks, clean up after

£60

I needed to provide the guests of the private event with a high level of service. Choosing Lynn for this role, I hit the nail on the head – she is a true professional. Lynn performed tasks beyond what was required of her, she was friendly, able to create a cozy and wonderful atmosphere. It's not often you meet such a responsible person as Lynn. Many guests noted that they were dazzled by the level of service they were provided!

I need party helpers (waiters/waitresses).

£70

Emma was excellent - she got on with the task at hand efficiently and went over and above what was requested of her with a smile on her face the whole time!

Waiter / Waitress for 4 hours

£75

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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 other hand, 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 for waiting 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 compared to those with zero experience. Consider the overall situation. It may be better to spend more on hiring an experienced restaurant waitress or waiter instead.

No, Airtasker does not 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 get ready, commute, and learn to do the task. For example, you could hire a Tasker on a daily basis but agree 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 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

Waiting at event

£60

Cockfosters, Greater London

30th Jun 2026

Baptism/kids party need assistance organising tables, chairs, drinks etc

Waitstaff for Private Garden Party (2 positions)

£75

Putney Heath, Greater London

29th Jun 2026

Waitstaff Needed for Private Garden Party (2 Positions) We are looking for 2 friendly and reliable waitstaff to assist at a private garden party for approximately 45 guests. Date: Saturday 4th July Location: Putney, London Hours: 2pm–7pm Pay: £15 per hour Duties will include: * Helping set up food and drinks before guests arrive * Preparing and topping up drinks stations * Clearing glasses, plates and empty bottles throughout the event * Keeping food and serving areas tidy * Assisting with light clean-up * Helping reheat pre-prepared food if required We’re looking for people who are: * Friendly and professional * Proactive and able to work independently * Comfortable interacting with guests * Previous hospitality, catering or event experience preferred

Waiter/waitress to serve food and drinks in our garden.

£80

Isleworth, Greater London, TW7

29th Jun 2026

We're having a civil wedding with 30 guests. We want to have them come to our garden after the ceremony for drinks and snacks. We need someone to serve the food and drinks (we provide everything) from around 3pm until 5pm. If you can also entertain with games and such, we can negotiate.

Catering waiters (Saturday 5-7:30pm)

£85

Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1

25th Jun 2026

Hello! Looking for catering waiters to help me on a large event on Saturday! Black smart trousers and shoes required

Waiter staff

£20

Digswell Park, Hertfordshire

22nd Jun 2026

Event waiting staff needed – private wedding, Welwyn Garden City – Saturday 25th July 2026 We’re looking for two or three friendly, reliable people to help with front of house at a private Hindu wedding at a home in Welwyn Garden City. The event is relaxed and intimate, with around 60 guests. Food is a curry buffet, so the role is mainly about keeping things running smoothly, clearing plates, topping up drinks, and making sure guests are looked after throughout the evening. What we need: Hours: approximately 3pm to 9pm (6 hours) Smart casual dress, all black preferred Punctual, presentable, and comfortable working at a private home event Experience serving at events is helpful but not essential if you’re confident and willing A bit about the day: Guests arrive at 3pm for welcome drinks. The ceremony runs from 4pm to 6pm, followed by a buffet dinner from around 6:15pm. The evening winds down around 9pm.

Waiting and bar serving for a party at my house

£110

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

22nd Jun 2026

I am having a private function on Saturday 27th June 2pm - 8pm and want a couple if people to pour drinks, and serve them.

Party helper/waitress

£100

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

14th Jun 2026

We need a party helper/waitress/tidy up for a kids party in the park after school. Serving drinks, food, clearing cups and plates. Helping us pack up at the end. 3pm - 7pm Mark Street Gardens. It is a 5 year olds birthday.

2 x waitering/service help for party

£240

East Dulwich, Greater London, SE22

12th Jun 2026

I am hosting a birthday party on 8th August and need two reliable people from 5.30pm for around six hours. The evening includes garden drinks and a sit‑down meal for 25 guests (starter served at the table, main and dessert from a buffet). I am looking for people who can: Top up drinks throughout the evening, set up the buffet from the fridge, Serve the starter to the table, Manage plate changes between courses, Restock drinks and buffet dishes, Help with washing up. Generally keep the event running smoothly. You don’t need to be a professional, but experience is appreciated and that you can work independently. I am looking for friendly, solution‑focused people with a positive attitude to make this a great event 😊 £20/h per person

Looking for 1 wait staff to serve drinks at a North Devon event

£55

Ilfracombe, Devon

5th Jun 2026

Hey! We’re hosting a gathering of 40 people in Ilfracombe, north Devon. Food is already catered for, and I’ll be providing the drinks. I’m looking for 1 person to come help us for the evening, to serve drinks and top up glasses. It’s a smart casual event with a few speeches etc. Thanks! Payment on an hourly rate, ideally there from 5-9pm.

House waitering support

£70

Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

4th Jun 2026

Support Brief – Child’s Birthday Party Date: 7th June Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Gerrards Cross (full address to be provided upon confirmation) Role Overview: We’re looking for a friendly, proactive individual to support during our child’s birthday party. The role will mainly involve light cleaning duties throughout and at the end of the event. Key Tasks: • Clearing plates, cups, and general rubbish throughout • Light kitchen support (helping load/unload dishwasher or wash up as needed) • Wiping down surfaces and general tidying as the party progresses • Helping reset the space post-party (sweeping, binning rubbish, light reorganisation) Requirements: • Positive, can-do attitude • Comfortable working around children and families • Previous experience in similar roles a bonus Please confirm availability ASAP. Thank you!

Waitor to serve drinks and tidy please

£150

Upper Shirley, Greater London

27th May 2026

Light food preparation Serve food Serve drinks Tidy

Looking for a waiter

£50

Leamouth, Greater London

22nd May 2026

Looking for an experienced waiter for a private birthday dinner in Canning Town on 11th July. Role: * serving prosecco & nosecco on arrival * greeting guests * light drinks service Time:
2 hours (6pm–8pm) -Experience in hospitality/events required. Paid role. Please DM with your rates for those 2 hours Thanks

Waiter for kids party

£50

Marylebone, Greater London

20th May 2026

Need a waiter to serve drinks, keep the food buffet tidy for kids and parents for 2 hours from 10am to 12pm, and serve the cake so that I can stay with my kids a bit more

Waiters for house party

£100

Peckham, Greater London, SE15

29th Apr 2026

Looking for 1 or 2 people at a private house party to help serve some prepared food and drinks, clean up along the way etc

Waiting staff hire for a party

£80

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8

27th Apr 2026

I am hosting a kids birthday party for my daughter. There will probably be around 50 guests so would like some help to serve food and drinks. If I can't get a caterer in I will probably order takeaway and prepare the food myself. Would need someone who can help with reheating food and playing it up. Thanks!

Waiter needed

£50

Fullwell Cross, Greater London

26th Apr 2026

Need someone to just help me with a birthday party

Waiter x2 for engagement party in south London

£64

Vauxhall, Greater London, SE11

19th Apr 2026

Hello! I am looking for two people to help serve drinks and food at an engagement party at our home in Kennington. Would be from 7-10.30pm and involve pouring drinks and serving them. Would be £16 an hour per person.

Jean and her daughter helped at our engagement party and were both fantastic - helped with serving drinks and food and were super efficient and brilliant all round. Would book again in a heartbeat! Thank you both for making our evening so great! x

Waiter for a baby party

£140

Kensal Town, Greater London

14th Apr 2026

Title: Waiter / event helper needed – private BBQ, Central London Hi — we’re hosting a private BBQ for my sons 1st bday at home and need someone to help with serving and general support. What you’ll do: • Help serve food and drinks to guests • Keep the area tidy during the event • Assist with setup (plates, serving areas) • Help with clean-up at the end Event details: • Location: Central London (private home) • Date: Saturday 18 April • Time: 9:00am start, guests from 11:00am–3:00pm • Finish: around 3:00–4:00pm (once clean-up is done) Requirements: • Friendly, presentable, and proactive • Comfortable working in a home environment • Some hospitality experience preferred Rate: • negotiable but logical Please include: • Any relevant experience (events / hospitality) • Confirmation of availability Thanks!

Waitstaff for kids birthday

£160

Wimbledon, Greater London, SW19

10th Apr 2026

Having a birthday party for my 5 year old daughter. Need 1-2 waitstaff for serving kids and their parents. Expected 30 kids.