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Amazing! Rodney was a star in the kitchen and entertained us all night

Waiter/ server/ kitchen assistant/ meal prep

$200

Brooke is FIRST CLASS!!! It was perfect way to share an intimate evening having Brooke and her high skill set to plate food and serve us all night. Her communication was fantastic, she understood the task perfectly and was on time, even early!! What else can I say, she’s wonderful!!!

Waitress and dish washer 2 hours

$100

Brooke did really well, she is friendly, a good communicator, showed initiatives, and a hard worker.

Waitress to assist in a party at home

$100

Natalie was lovely and very efficient hard working thoroughly recommend her for future jobs. Thankyou Natalie for making my event extra special. Karen

Waitstaff for High Tea 60 th Birthday

$90

Rod was a fantastic help. Punctual, courteous and attention to detail. Would highly recommend!

Drinks waiter/kitchen hand - sat 12pm -5pm

$200

Absolutely Amazing. Very attentive and fast working. Worked with what I had and what he brought and ensured the day went smoothly. 10/10 will be getting him again for my next party and suggesting him to all my friends.

Waiter at party for 3 hours.

$120

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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

Wait staff for private event in Hampton, Vic

$175

Hampton VIC, Australia

27th May 2024

Require someone to collect glasses, clean plates, clear up etc... family party with approx 30 people. Prior experience necessary from 6pm to midnight. 6hrs

Waiter to help service drinks

$400

Towradgi NSW, Australia

26th May 2024

40th birthday with approx 25 ppl.

Wanting a waiter/bar tender for small family gathering.

$100

Banksia Beach QLD, Australia

23rd May 2024

Looking for someone to make a few easy cocktails, serve some food, tidy up around us a little. Roughly 8 people attending for a small family 50th!

Drinks waiter and clean up 4hrs Newtown

$120

Newtown NSW, Australia

23rd May 2024

Need a person to serve drinks, top up drinks, and help clean up. 6.30-10.30 pm please.

Reliable and went above task requirements with additional serving and cleaning. Great work would hire again.

Need photo and video grapher for event at waitara

$200

Waitara NSW, Australia

23rd May 2024

Photographer to shoot small weaning ceremony event of 25-30 ppl. Time 5-10 pm.

Need a photo and video grapher for weaning ceremony event@ waitara

$200

Waitara NSW, Australia

22nd May 2024

Photo and video capture of the event 5pm-10 pm

Wait staff for 40th birthday

$150

Dee Why NSW 2099, Australia

22nd May 2024

Need 2 people to help serve food and drinks for my 40th birthday this Saturday 25th May. 430-730pm $25 per person per hour

Waiter, serve food and drinks, tidy up during the party. $40ph

$200

Drummoyne NSW, Australia

22nd May 2024

Needing someone to help at a party, serve food, drinks and tidy up. $40 per hour. Starting at 4:30pm. Minimum 5hrs.

Waiting a table and cleaning dishes for a party of 16 people (3 hours)

$250

Muirlea QLD, Australia

22nd May 2024

I need someone with waiting and kitchenhand experience for a small dinner (16 people). From 6:00pm-9:30pm in Muirlea Queensland. Dinner and drinks will need to be plated (already cooked), served, plates cleared from the table, crockery, glasses, cutlery, and cooking implements cleaned and packed into boxes, and table cloths and table decorations cleaned up into boxes. Must be reliable, on-time, and dressed neatly. Please briefly let me know your relevant experience (I don't need your full CV) and provide a photo of yourself.

Waiter to serve food and drinks and private corporate event

$100

Alexandria NSW, Australia

20th May 2024

Looking for a professional and friendly waiter to help serve food and drinks for 30 people at a private brand launch event in Alexandria this Wednesday from 5:30pm-8pm. Must have experience with handling food and alcohol. Food will be prepared and drinks (sparkling wine and/or orange juice) to be poured into champagne glasses and served. Greatly apreciated if you can please clean along the way ie. place rubish in bin and take glasses to the dishwasher. You will need to arrive by 5:30pm to help set up and we will help you.

Very helpful and friendly. Thank you

Waiter needed for a private event at a clinic

$100

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

14th May 2024

1-2 Waiters needed for a special clinic birthday celebration on Oxford Street! We're seeking 1-2 waiters to serve drinks and keep the area clean from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. If you're friendly, efficient, and love crafting drinks, we want to hear from you! Hourly rate $30 per hour Contact us now to be part of this event!

F we hide another bartender she cancelled but Miguel came and he got an Uber when his car broke down and he’s amazing

Waiting staff required in chirnside park

$321

Chirnside Park VIC, Australia

11th May 2024

Need someone who can wait and clean at a private gathering of 25 people at our vineyard in chirnside park. 3:30pm onwards. 30$ p/h. Thanks

She was highly proficient and did an amazing job. Probably the best for hospitality on this platform. She is my new regular now.

Bar and waiter help for a small afternoon gathering of 18 people

$200

Edgecliff NSW, Australia

3rd May 2024

Bar waiter and canapé serving help for a small casual afternoon gathering of 18 people. Needs to pour drinks and help serve cocktail food and wash up. Must have a friendly nature and good communication skills and have some experience in hospitality. Time from 3.30 to 7.30. 4 hours.

She is a total proffesional - efficient, knowledgeable and has great communication skills, we highly recommend Karen for any hospitality task.

Waiter for party

$120

Kingston Park SA, Australia

28th Apr 2024

Require 1 drink waiter to serve beer wine soft drinks Require 1 waiter to warm food (oven) sausage rolls, meat balls, tarts and serve Approx 80 people To work from 7:00pm-11:00pm $120 per waiter

Fabulous Megan was so helpful in ensuring our party was a success

2 x Waiters for bridal shower

$200

Seven Hills NSW, Australia

28th Apr 2024

I need waiters for 3 hours between 12:30pm-3.30pm for a bridal shower high tea. Main requirements will be serving tea and cakes to guests which will be supplied by me and will be left in the kitchen for you to bring out to the guests in the garden. Approximately 15 - 20 guests will be present. Preferably two waiters needed.

If you’re looking for someone reliable, independent, personable and polite, look no futher. James was a blessing and was so helpful with my bridal shower. It was a hectic day and I had 20 + guests to look after, and james made it all manageable and fun for everyone. Can’t wait to work with James again. Highly Recommend!

Wait staff x 1 person

$250

Double Bay NSW, Australia

28th Apr 2024

I am looking for one person who can be a waiter / support to people arriving at an event. **Please read properly**: Arrive 4pm (And help elderly people navigate the stairs, with an umbrella if needed) Finish 7pmish (Help elderly people leave event and navigate the stairs, help clean up and get rid of rubbish) - You must be reasonably fit, as we have 7 lots of stairs and I will need your support in making sure people who are arriving are met at the door, and walked down if they are older / fragile. - Then during the party i need support helping the chef and serving drinks - Pack up after and get rid of rubbish - Help walk older people up stairs with an umbrella if it starts raining. - Dress: White shirt, black pants (Dressy)

Ivete is a really amazing person to work with, she goes above and beyond and doesn't switch off ever, making sure everyone feels comfortable and happy. I am grateful to have found Ivete.

Waitresses for home lunch

$150

Strathfield NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2024

Hi there! We are looking for a lady to help serve drinks, snacks and tidy at a lunch time event at our home on Sunday 5 May. Date: Sunday 5 May Time: 1pm to 6pm Location: Strathfield Attire: Clean and professional, white shirt and black pants. We will be looking for 4 people in total, so I will be posting this task several times to find the right team. I can pick you up from Strathfield station if needed. Thanks!

Thank you Gabriela for your amazing help! You were professional and caring in everything and we all appreciated your support. Many thanks!

Need a waiter who can work the BBq as well

$120

Box Hill NSW, Australia

14th Apr 2024

Hi, I need a waiter for an event on 4th May in the evening from 7pm tp 10pm in Box hill, NSW 2765. We need someone for 3 hours who can work on a BBq and serve food as well.

It was great working with Mick. He was very professional and did the task with efficiency.

Waiter/ waitress for a family birthday party

$150

Wahroonga NSW, Australia

13th Apr 2024

I’m hoping to get some help of a waiter / waitress to serve nibbles and drinks at a 4 year old's birthday party attended by few families (25pax adults roughly) in Wahroonga from 10 am to 3 pm on Sat, 11 May. Work involves the following: – serving of food and beverages. – arranging buffet table – Cleaning up during and after food and beverage services

Fernanda was fantastic. She arrived early and was very helpful at our family party, helping get the house ready, making coffee’s passing out food and keeping the house clean. Thankyou Fernanda

Waitress for a small private function

$100

Melbourne City, VIC, Australia

11th Apr 2024

Need an experienced food waitress who can also welcome and greet guests with a smile. Its a small family function about 25 people and 10 toddlers, can vary a bit. Need a smart good looking waitress to help serve lunch and other food and drinks. Food is vegetarian and there will not be any alcohol, only water and soft drinks. From 12:30 PM till 4:30 PM, can also help cleanup after the function. Please arrive 15 minutes early as we will have to give you security clearance to enter the building and building concierge will escort you to the party venue. We will inform them in advance. Location is St Kilda Road, right next to a very big tram station. Food, beverages and all the fun will be free for the person so hope you can accept a lower rate than usual.

Thanks for the good work Liz!