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Cocktail waiter

$200

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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

1 x bar staff 1 x wait staff

$200

North Beach WA, Australia

15th Nov 2024

1 x person needed behind bar and another needed to serve food & drinks from 6.30 pm until midnight

Waiter/ress to assist hosts - fam home bday party 16/11 6pm-11pm $200

$200

Templestowe Lower, Victoria

15th Nov 2024

Still setting up today. Cheerful person to assist with waitering, helping hosts to put out buffet food, drinks, keeping things on track, clearing dishes & glasses, dishwasher loading unloading, putting away etc. Dinner provided. 25th birthday gathering, at home with family & friends. Police check ideal.

Grace was amazing and helped make our party a smooth and wonderful event. She is marvellous; using her initiative with any task allocated. A terrific lady who works hard. Thank you so much for all your help! Highly recommend her service and would have her back anytime.

Waitress for a small party

$120

Murrumba Downs QLD, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Take food out of oven, transfer food to platters and take food around to party guests on platters. Approximately 3 hours 5pm to 8pm $40 per hour

Waiters Needed for Drink Service at Event

$200

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

14th Nov 2024

I am looking for two waiters to serve drinks at our Tiki Bar-themed office event! You’ll be responsible for carrying trays of drinks, offering them to guests, and ensuring everyone has a fantastic experience. Details: Date and Time: Thursday, 12th December, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: Darlinghurst Requirements: RSA certification Experience in hospitality or events Friendly, professional, and well-presented Ability to carry trays with drinks confidently Dress code: Hawaiian shirts (we’re going for a fun, Tiki Bar vibe!)

Need an experienced wait person for a few hours November 24th

$150

Colonel Light Gardens SA 5041, Australia

14th Nov 2024

I need an experienced wait person to help with my small catering business at a house party. Pouring drinks, handing around platters, chatting to guests. I need someone well presented and personable. Could be possible ongoing small function work for the right person.

Waitress Staff

$75

Clyde VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Need a waitress for a child’s birthday party. Time - 3 hours TLDR - serve and refill food and drinks. Cut cake into pieces. Rate - $25 per hour

Need waiters for a wedding

$1,000

Deer Park VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Need waiters for my wedding. Ideally 3 waiters will be required (5 hrs wedding event + 2 hrs cleaning). Total approx 130 guests. Tasks include: Serving food, beverages, refilling jugs, answering common event questions (ie. location of toilets etc). Washing and packing of dishes after the wedding event. Liasing with the caterers for serving entrees, canapes, mains & deserts Cutting of the wedding cake and serving to the guests in a timely manner. Packing up the centrepieces in the designated plastic tubs at the end of the wedding event. Additional information will be provided.

Looking for waiters/cleaners

$525

Katoomba NSW, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Looking for 2 people who have experience at waitering and cleaning up afterwards. 50-60 people conference, Running for three days in katoomba. Friday 22/11 (5hrs Saturday 23/11 (6hrs) Sunday 24/11 (4 hrs) Paying $525 per person

Waiter/kitchen help

$200

Caulfield VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2024

I am looking for a waiter/ kitchen hand from 1pm to 6pm tomorrow (Melbourne Cup day) to help with a party at home. You would need to stack and unstack the dishwasher, keep the kitchen clean, plate up some food, take out empty bottles and help keep the house tidy. If time permits, top up glasses and do some very basic waitering serving drinks or passing around canapés. There will be about 20 people. Experience preferred.

Linden was able to see what needed to be done and just do it all. She went above and beyond to make our party happy exceptional and on top of all of that, she is a super lovely person!

Waitresses for home lunch

$150

Strathfield, New South Wales

1st Nov 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 Saturday 2 November. Date: Saturday 2 November Time: 1pm to 6pm Location: Strathfield Attire: Clean and professional, white shirt and black pants. I can pick you up from Strathfield station if needed. Thanks!

Thank you Cristina! We so appreciate your professional and wonderful help. Many thanks!

Wait staff

$180

Flemington VIC, Australia

18th Oct 2024

$60 per hour. Required to serve food, drinks and keep site tidy at the nursery carpark at the derby day races. Must have hospitality experience. 4pm to 7pm.

ZC was fabulous, highly recommend

Waiter for Event Service (2 Hours)

$150

Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia

17th Oct 2024

We are looking for 2 waiters(waitresses )to assist with food and beverage service for a special event. This is a 2-hour assignment, requiring professionalism and excellent customer service throughout the event. Responsibilities: • Serve food and drinks to guests promptly • Maintain a professional and courteous attitude • Assist with any additional tasks as required Dress Code BYO • Men: Black suit, white shirt, black shoes, and a neat tie • Women: Black suit or dress, white shirt/blouse, and black shoes • Previous experience in hospitality is preferred Time: 30 Oct 6-8pm $150/person must provide ABN

Jacob is excellent and reliable person to work with, I would highly recommend him to others

Waitstaff for private event

$125

Concord NSW, Australia

14th Oct 2024

Need 2 staff to serve drinks and entrees & tidy up for a party at our home (45 guests including children) from 5:30-9:30 on Tuesday 15 October. $125 each

Great work, very professional.

Waiter to help at small function

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

9th Oct 2024

help with small home function serving drinks and help cleaning. Approx 30 people, you must be experienced and well presented . 3.30pm - 6pm

Reliable , friendly and professional

Wait staff for a party

$33

Redland Bay QLD, Australia

3rd Oct 2024

Need 3 people to help with drinks food and cleanup for a party. 5pm to 11pm.

Excellent thoughtful hardworking Easy to get along with and go above and beyond expectations

Waiter / assistant needed to help Halloween house party

$350

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Sep 2024

6pm - 12am (party starts at 7pm) I need to hire a waiter/assistant for a Halloween themed house party I’m hosting. Basically to serve the drinks, tidy as we go and help me keep on top of hosting. For serving drinks: Nothing fancy serving wise, nothing to shake or blend, just pouring just like vodka with a mixer.. maybe aperol spritz (but I’ll have the pour instructions) top up wine, collect empties and clean glasses as we go. Serving food: all food is just nibbles, so to top up the chips when the bowl when it’s is empty and top up charcuterie board aetc. I might do an Uber eats of pizza or something hot (I can’t cook) and just cleaning up/taking rubbish out etc. Other help: answering the door when you hear it (it’s odd and annoying - my friends will probably just text me anyway), maybe putting batteries in the decorations if they run out, putting fog liquid in the machine when it’s died and that’s basically it. I’m expecting anywhere from 10 to 50 people and they will not expect you to serve on them, they can make their own drinks and look after themselves but if it’s quiet you could offer some of my drinks but mostly keep things tidy in the as we go which would be a weight off my shoulders! I would ofcourse take you through everything before hand and you can come enjoy a drinks as well and be part of it if you like. I’m a very chill person lol, just worried about hosting as last time I got overwhelmed and couldn’t enjoy myself as I kept having to do odd things. I live in Port Melbourne and my house is a 3min walk from the 109 tram stop or there is free all day parking out the front.

Where to begin! SARA SAVED THE DAY! She was next level incredible, amazing, not enough words to describe her and her expertise! She as super hard working (legit I never saw her stop!), super lovely and helped calmed me down but also her SKILL! She has amazing styling skills I was not expecting and was constantly blown away. Not enough space to say everything here but SHE WAS EVERYTHING! I will hire her every time!

Wait staff

$150

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

13th Sep 2024

Looking for waitstaff with an RSA for 3 hours work to serve alcohol at a gallery opening night. Wednesday 18th, 5. 30-8.30 pm in Surry Hills. Close to central station. Thanks.

James was great. Easy to deal with, clear communication, punctual and presentable and got the job done with no fuss.

Waiter for birthday party at home to help with serving drinks and food

$150

Beaumont Hills NSW, Australia

9th Sep 2024

40 adults 4 kids Organise food distribution Running the bar Serve Drinks and food for adults, cut up cake and serve Packing up left over food into containers Keeping areas neat and tidy during the party and general tidy up

Very helpful and friendly would definitely hire again

Canapé cook and waiter for private house event

$250

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

8th Sep 2024

Hey there! Looking for someone to who arrange a canapé menu, cook and hand out at a private event for 12/15 people on October 19th 7-10pm and waiter/cocktail bar tender 7-11pm Quote to include food, equipement and service!

What an amazing experience, Stanley was perfect for our cocktail party at home. All details were thoughtful and personalised

Waiter/waitress to serve drinks, food, do dishes at 60th birthday

$250

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

1st Sep 2024

We need a friendly waiting person to help serve drinks and food and to do dishes as needed. It is for a 60th birthday party (about 25-30 family and friends) at our home from 7pm to 11.30pm - 4.5 hrs work for one person.

Vanessa was very helpful at our birthday party. She is friendly and discreet.