Hire vetted function staff in Surry Hills in minutes.
Surry Hills is the densest dining suburb in Sydney: Crown Street and Bourke Street run restaurants, wine bars and cafes end to end, and the small-bar trade means many two- and three-person kitchens that feel a missing cook badly. MyGig’s office is a short walk away in Haymarket, and we staff the strip from the Sydney pool, our deepest.
Functions need a different headcount every week: book exactly the floor team each event needs instead of averaging across the month. Typical requirements: rsa for functions serving alcohol.
Post the shift in about 60 seconds and watch vetted function staff apply. MyGig is the Employer of Record: employment contracts, award-interpreted payroll with the clause cited, 12% superannuation, and workers compensation all sit with us. You get one invoice and one flat 15% service fee on wages and on-costs, with the full cost estimated before you book.
Founding client offer: we never charge the 15% fee on your first shift. See the offer →
What a casual function staff costs is set by the award.
These are the award's published figures, not a MyGig quote. They apply nationally.
Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009)
Published adult casual rates start from $32.18/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Higher classifications, penalties and allowances can apply on top.
What a function staff does on shift.
- ✓Canape and plated service at functions
- ✓Room setup, turns and pack-down
- ✓Beverage tray service
- ✓Guest-facing floor support through the event
Verified before they arrive
RSA for functions serving alcohol - listed during vetting and visible on the worker profile before you confirm.
Good questions, straight answers.
What award covers casual function staff in Surry Hills?
Function staff work in this industry is typically priced under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009). Published casual rates under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award start from $32.18/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Penalties and allowances can apply on top depending on when and where the shift runs; the award page and the official Fair Work pay guide carry the detail.
Are the function staff vetted?
Yes. Every worker is vetted on 30+ data points before they can accept a shift, including identity, right to work and references, and role requirements such as rsa for functions serving alcohol are verified and visible on the profile.
Does MyGig cover function staff staffing in Surry Hills?
Yes. Surry Hills sits inside Sydney, MyGig's deepest market, and function staff coverage across the Inner City is as strong as anywhere in the network. Post a shift or open the app to see real availability for your dates.
What does hiring function staff cost?
One flat 15% service fee on wages and on-costs, the same for every client and every function staff shift, with the full cost estimated before you book. There are no placement fees and no volume tiers: the rate is published and identical everywhere MyGig operates.
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