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She was great! Highly recommended
3 x female Waiters
$300
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
Hired Rod as a professional waiter at my home. He was professional and presentable. His custom made cocktails were amazing. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting a romantic date at home, order your favourite restaurant food and have Rod present. Food plated, drinks served, everything cleaned up and packed away at the end. Thank you so much Rod.
I need a waiter
$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
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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!
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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.Â
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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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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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
2 x Waiters for bridal shower
$200
Seven Hills NSW, Australia
28th Apr 2024
I need waiters for 3.5 hours between 11:30pm-3:00pm 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.
Wait staff for private event in Hampton, Vic
$120
Hampton VIC 3188, Australia
28th Apr 2024
Require someone to collect glasses, clean plate, clear up etc... family party with approx 30 people. Prior experience necessary from 6pm to midnight. 6hrs
Wait staff at a 60th bithday party
$120
Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia
28th Apr 2024
Warm up any food that requires warming. Serve the food. Collect dinner/desert plates,cups and sauces and place in dish washer. Keep place tidy. Look after coffee/tea station. Willing to negotiate rate!
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)
Event assistant (waiter) for private event
$35
Brisbane QLD, Australia
27th Apr 2024
I am hosting a party and would love assistance with preparing (heating) canapés and handing canapés around to guests.
Waitressing
$10
Clayfield QLD, Australia
26th Apr 2024
Food and alcohol service and basic cleaning
Waitresses for home lunch
$150
Strathfield NSW, Australia
26th 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!
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!
Experienced wait staff for a private event
$30
Reservoir VIC, Australia
1st Apr 2024
2 x wait staff needed to help with dinner service and pack down for a family party at local venue. Tasks include: - clearing and washing plates (commercial dishwasher) - clean kitchen and platters at end of party - pack down decorations and move tables - 4 hours of work at $30/hour. - 70 guests - 6pm - 10pm - $30 per hour Must have experience and a reference. Please dress in all black
Extremely competent duo, great with direction and execution. Would not have had a successful event without them and would easily book again. Highly recommended! Thanks D & C for your help yesterday 💌
Waiter for a private function
$200
Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
31st Mar 2024
Require a waiter to pour drinks for an engagement party at home for 40 pax. From 3.30pm - 8.30pm. Serving beer, wine and champagne. Food is catered, some help with the finger food may be required.
Kevin was great. .very attentive
2 wait staff for wedding reception in monbulk 3 hours
$150
Monbulk VIC, Australia
29th Mar 2024
We are having a wedding reception in Monbulk. Our caterers are travelling from far away and have asked us to find some waitstaff a bit more local to the area to assist with canapes and clean up. It is a vegan wedding. The attire is semi-formal, so please wear slacks/shirt. 4.30 - 7.30
Kris as his partner helped out as waiters for our wedding reception. They were absolutely lovely people and super easy to deal with. Thought, care, and respect was shown to all of guests. Highly recommend:)
2 waiters High tea 14th April, 2024. $30 per hour
$150
Blakehurst NSW, Australia
24th Mar 2024
I need two waitresses male/female. To Serve, Wash and clean. 30 guest. Formal hight tea in our home. Must speak good english. Black pants white shirt. $30 per hr per person 1pm till 6pm please
Incredible service and both took so much care with my fine china I would recommend them to anyone and will definitely use them ago 10/10
Wait staff required for Friday 5th April 2024
$50
Malvern East VIC, Australia
16th Mar 2024
We need a wait staff at our house from 4:30 till 9:30 for around 45 guest and clean up at the end of the event. 150 Australia’s monetary will be given in paper form
She was just wonderful
Wait staff for a baby shower including dishes
$240
Illawong NSW, Australia
14th Mar 2024
Would like one or two people to assist with serving drinks, cleaning up post lunch, washing, drying and packing dishes etc
Bella was a lovely lady who turned up on time. She was keen to do whatever task I assigned but did require a bit of direction
Wait staff
$100
Narre Warren VIC, Australia
9th Mar 2024
We are having in house get to gather party. We need helping hand in Kitchen putting food in the chefing dishes, clean up and washing dishes. We need staff from 6:00 (sharp) pm till 10:00 pm
Winnie understands very well and works as per details. She is good.
Experienced Waiter required for pre-wedding event
$40
Toorak VIC, Australia
7th Mar 2024
We require 2 x Experienced, personable and well groomed waiters to serve drinks and canapés to guests at a private pre-wedding event in Toorak. Tasks will include: *Setting up bar *Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests. *Collecting glasses and stacking dishwasher *Preparing food platters and taking around to serve to guests (everything will be pre made) *Cleaning up and taking rubbish out as required. Run sheet: 12pm - 1pm Set up of bar and prepare platters etc 1pm-2pm - Serve drinks and food to guests 2pm-3pm - Guests depart for church. Pack away all remaining food into containers and put away (in fridge etc.) Clear away any rubbish and stack dishwasher with any remaining glasses and general clean up of anything remaining. Pay: $40/hour each Dress: Professional waiter attire (skirt or shorts ok as it will be warm!) and please bring your own aprons
We loved having linden assist our function and she is a passionate and lovely hospitality professional! We look forward to using her services next time. Thank you so much!
Waiter or Waitress, Bartending and Housekeeping
$250
Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia
3rd Mar 2024
We are having a house party for 70 people. We require 2 waiter/waitress to serve drinks and housekeeping. We require 2 x waiter/waitress from 4.00pm - 9.00pm. Waiter or Waitress will be paid $250.00 each for services.
Claire and Sam were amazing! They ran the bar, cleaned up all night and all our guests commented on how kind, hardworking and amazing they were. Would highly recommend Claire and Sam in a heartbeat.
Food & drink service/waiter waitress /party asst
$125
Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia
3rd Mar 2024
Help for four hours to replenish food and drinks, and dishes. At home 50th anniversary party. Must be able to walk up and down a paved steep hill. Must be double Vaxxed. Prefer someone with police checks and good ratings with experience. 125 per person. Need two people. Mount Evelyn. Needing 430-830pm. 11th December.
What a super star. Kez helped us host a 50th anniversary party at home. She did an amazing job with helping and serving catering, restocking drinks, cleaning rubbish, whilst running up and down a very steep hill. Professional and thoughtful, and a good communicator.
Event waiting
$225
Haberfield NSW, Australia
2nd Mar 2024
Looking for someone to come and help serve drinks, hand around plates, clean plates from table and keep the house tidy during a long lunch.
Sue was a huge help for our event. She was across all the details and knew exactly how to help and when! Thanks Sue!