Restaurant Staff for hire in Cairns, Queensland

Find restaurant staff who excel in customer service, kitchen operations, and food safety to ensure a smooth dining experience for guests. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Cairns, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    1,000

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    10%
    Leadership
    6%
    Cash Handling
    6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    39%
    Vocational or technical training
    36%
    High school diploma or GED
    14%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • KFC
    • Hungry Jack's
    • IKEA
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    75%
    1-2 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,000 profiles for Restaurant Staff in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 26 Oct 2026

Restaurant Staff: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $59,733 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $73,011 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Front of House Staff

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    RCGRSA

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceSchedule Management
  • Restaurant Manager

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceRCGRSA

    Skills

    LeadershipShift ManagementManagementInventory ControlMicrosoft OfficeDriver Licence
  • Waitress / Bar Staff

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling CertificateRSA

    Skills

    Processing Cash TransactionsPOSPOS SystemsCash HandlingServingTable Service
  • Supervisor

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceRSA

    Skills

    LeadershipBilingualServingSpanishManagementInventory Control
  • Kitchen Hand

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationRSA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsBilingualRetail SalesPOSPOS SystemsFlexible Scheduling
  • Rental Sale Agent

    Cairns North, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Phone Call ManagementB2CFood HandlingHotel ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSales+172 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsClient Relationship ManagementSales NegotiationCustomer CommunicationThaiCustomer Relationship Building

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What's the average time to fill a restaurant staff role?

The average time to fill a restaurant staff role is 105 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do restaurant staff tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a restaurant staff include: customer service, leadership and cash handling.

What licenses or certifications are common for restaurant staff?

Common licenses or certifications for restaurant staff include: RSA, Driver Licence and Food Handling Certificate.

What are some job titles related to restaurant staff?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to restaurant staff include: restaurant manager, supervisor and bar staff.

What level of education is common for a restaurant staff?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a restaurant staff in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a restaurant staff?

Most restaurant staff have 6 years of professional experience.

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