Hire waitstaff in Brisbane: we're not taking bookings here yet.
Brisbane hospitality is riding a long upswing: Howard Smith Wharves and the riverfront precincts, a busy CBD and valley scene, and suburban dining strips growing ahead of 2032. Kitchens and floors across the city staff heavy casual hours, with chef and cook shortages a constant refrain.
Service standards fall over when the floor is short: vetted waitstaff arrive able to hold a section, not just carry plates. Typical requirements: rsa where the venue serves alcohol.
MyGig is not taking bookings in Brisbane yet, and we would rather say so than let you plan around a service that is not there. Queensland is planned for 2027. Where we do operate (NSW, WA, TAS and NT), businesses post shifts and book vetted casual waitstaff for one flat 15% service fee, with MyGig as the Employer of Record carrying payroll, super and workers compensation. Register your interest and we will tell you the moment Brisbane opens.
Coming to Brisbane in 2027.
Work in progress: we're not taking bookings in Brisbane yet, and nothing on this page is an offer to supply staff there. MyGig operates as the authorised Employer of Record in NSW, WA, TAS and NT. Register interest on the Brisbane page →
What a casual waiter costs is set by the award.
These are the award's published figures, not a MyGig quote. They apply nationally, including in Brisbane.
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 waiter does on shift.
- ✓Table service, running food and clearing
- ✓Taking orders and upselling specials
- ✓Section setup and reset between sittings
- ✓POS handling and split bills
Verified before they arrive
RSA where the venue serves alcohol - listed during vetting and visible on the worker profile before you confirm.
Good questions, straight answers.
What award covers casual waitstaff in Brisbane?
Waiter 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 waitstaff 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 where the venue serves alcohol are verified and visible on the profile.
Does MyGig operate in Brisbane?
Not yet. MyGig is not taking bookings in Brisbane or anywhere in Queensland today. Queensland is planned for 2027. Register your interest and we will contact you when the Brisbane launch is confirmed.
What will it cost when Brisbane opens?
One flat 15% service fee on wages and on-costs, the same for every client and every waiter shift. There are no placement fees and no volume tiers: the rate is published and identical everywhere MyGig operates.
Brisbane is on the way.
Register your interest and you'll hear first when Brisbane opens in 2027. No spam, one update that matters.