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Recent Wait Staff reviews
Maggie is excellent! She is very friendly and efficient at mixing cocktails, and serving drinks and food. Everyone commented how hard working she is. Would definitely hire her again. Thanks Maggie!
Waiter/Waitress for a private house party
$200
David, was amazing and made our NYE evening special. Thank you david
Bartender / Waitress / Waiter for New Years Party
$250
Beth was fantastic. Highly recommended
Need waitress 5:30pm - 10pm 23 December
$125
Excellent, helpful and took initiative. Lucy was fantastic from the moment she walked in the door. Trust worthy and hard working. Would recommend!
I need wait staff
$100
Great help at our event
Waitress/Party set up help
$125
Loved working with jack, he was fun and easy to chat to :)
Waiter for function
$102
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Waiting staff for 70th birthday party in Rye
$160
Rye VIC, Australia
15th Dec 2024
We need 2 wait staff to serve and clear food platters and drinks for 40 guests at a 70th birthday party in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula. Start at 1pm and finish at 5pm (4 hours). $160 each person.
workers for cashier , cleaner and waitress
$25
Georges Hall NSW, Australia
15th Dec 2024
4:30 to 9:30 pm $25 an hour Wednesday to Sunday days may differ
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Georges Hall NSW, Australia
15th Dec 2024
Server , waitress and cashier 4:30 to 9:30 Wednesday to Sunday days may differ pizza and pasta shop in Georges hall
Food and drinks waiter/kitchen hand for luncheon 11.15am to 2.15pm
$120
Toorak VIC, Australia
15th Dec 2024
I need a helper to assist with serving food and alcoholic drinks for a Christmas lunch for five people in my apartment. All the food will be prepared by me. Experience in hospitality would be helpful. Person needs to wear all black.
Dishwashing / waitering on Christmas Day
$250
Randwick NSW, Australia
15th Dec 2024
2.5 hours of serving drinks and washing dishes on Christmas Day 1.30 to 4pm
Poker waitress
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Rozelle NSW, Australia
15th Dec 2024
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Waitress from 2-6pm today Vaucluse
$200
Vaucluse NSW, Australia
15th Dec 2024
Hi we are looking for a waitress today to help from 2-6pm in Vaucluse - serving, packing away food and general clean up.
Katherine was so helpful and efficient, she did everything perfectly and left the place spotless. She worked without needing to be told what to do, has exceptional initiative and was just an overall pleasure to be around she fit in seamlessly and everyone loved her - thank you so much!!!
Waiter and bar staff
$1,200
Koo Wee Rup VIC 3981, Australia
14th Dec 2024
I need 2 x waiter staff to take food around and 2 x bar staff
Cleaning, doing bbq, tidying, waiting on guests
$100
Endeavour Hills VIC, Australia
14th Dec 2024
Hosting a bbq lunch. I need you to be able to do the bbq, when someone takes over I need you to clear up plates, cups, utensils, general tidying. Do the dishes (if dishwasher is full). Similar to waiting tables but just with people.
Wait staff
$130
Narre Warren VIC, Australia
11th Dec 2024
Hi, I am organising a small family get together at my place in Narre Warren. I need staff to help me in serving, cleaning washing pots etc. This is a alcohol free event. Time 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Very helpful and understand the work well
Wait staff - 5 hours, 14th December 6 pm
$200
Haberfield NSW 2045, Australia
10th Dec 2024
Serve drinks and food to party. Clean up.
Fantastic -worked independently and respectfully all night. He created order and all the guests commented on how good he was.
Wait staff
$140
Surry Hills NSW, Australia
9th Dec 2024
Hosting a small lunch and need someone who is happy to serve champagne and drinks, offer water to folks and do light tidying and help with clean up and pack down! Great small crew and venue. 15 guests so super easy and fun event Hospitality experience preferred. Please reply and lmk ur background excited to partner. Hours are 11am -3om
Susan is a lovely lady who helped me for my event.
Bartender / waiter for a private birthday party (20 guests)
$240
Malabar NSW, Australia
6th Dec 2024
I am looking for someone to help serve canapes and make 2/3 cocktails & serve drinks for my 50th birthday party . The party will be at my house and I expect 20 guests. From 1 pm to 7pm. $40 per hour
Rod was the best choice I have made this year. Not only did he make the most beautiful artistic cocktails that were delicious but he expanded the menu to satisfy my guests different tastes during the evening . Rod helped the chef and cleaned up during the night. He is charming , witty and so beautiful to look at and speak with . We are all in love with him . Thank you for making this the most wonderful party for all of us .
3-7pm Bar and wait service for a private party/housewarming
$600
Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia
4th Dec 2024
Require 2-3 bar/wait staff to make and serve basic drinks (wine, beer, simple mixed drinks), clean glassware for service, serve platters of food. $50 per hour/per person from 3:00-7:00pm.
Wonderful to work with. Thank you
2 Waiters for xmas party at private house needed for 3 hours
$300
Brighton VIC, Australia
27th Nov 2024
2X waiters to serve food and drinks and kitchen general clean up
Marieke and Fanko were fantastic and really personable. I highly recommend for any activity
Wait staff for function in concord
$100
Concord NSW, Australia
25th Nov 2024
Wait staff required for 20 person function at concord Masonic centre. Need to have experience. Task includes: Arrive at 6:30pm Setting tables for 20 pax for dinner Dinner will be served in a Bain Marie (Guest will get their own food) Clearing plates Packing dishwasher (Commercial one, simple an quick to use) Very simple and easy task Caterer will be there to guide you and myself also From 6:30 to 11pm Thanks, Andrew
Amazing help! And a genuinely nice person to have around. Highly recommended
Waiter /drink server at private party
$170
Redfern NSW, Australia
25th Nov 2024
Hi there... I'm looking for someone to help for a private party Christmas party/housewarming party of around 20 people on Sunday the first from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. It will be mostly just helping to answer the intercom, serving some pre-ordered food and helped serving and maintaining drinks at the bar and fridge. * this will predominantly be a gay party so it's important to you're comfortable and happy to work in this environment It will be quite a lively fun event If you live in the area are bonus $150 is per person or if you know someone else that is interested as well $300 for both of you
a huge help at my housewarming party very professional, friendly and hard-working. I’ve had a few tasks, but Minti was by far the best ive had
Waiter to serve champagne at store event
$120
Woollahra NSW, Australia
25th Nov 2024
Had a last minute cancellation. After someone to serve champagne only at a store event. RSA only. Tonight from 4:45 to 7:15pm Dress: Black or beige pants white shirt Need to be at Queen Street Woollahra at 4:45pm please.
Emilie was a wonderful addition to our event! Helped out with everything that needed doing and needed no instruction. Thank you so much! You made our little event SO MUCH easier!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Need a waiter for kids bday between 2-5pm
$75
Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia
24th Nov 2024
I need someone from 2-4pm to hand out food for guest and between 4-5pm to clean up any mess.
Amazing .. you made the day great!
Waiter for an event
$30
St Leonards NSW, Australia
19th Nov 2024
Just passing finger food around to a few peoples. Wear black pants and black shoes Black button shirt if you have it or it can be provided Be there at 4pm to help set up. Event goes till 6:30. Help pack away. Around 3 hours of works total $30 per hour
Good job like last time