Restaurant Staff for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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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
    47%
    Vocational or technical training
    34%
    Master's degree
    9%

  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    40%
    More than 10 years
    10%

  • Current company

    • The Walt Disney Company
    • KFC
    • Europcar

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    75%
    2-5 years
    25%

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

Last updated: 24 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

  • Assistant Chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling CertificateRSA

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer ServiceEnglishCleaningFood PreparationSpanish

  • Barista / All-rounder

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Dofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionRSADofoodsafely Certificate of Completion

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceServingPayment ProcessingPOS

  • CASUAL WAITRESS / BAR STAFF - EVENT & VENUE STAFFING

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceRCGStandard 11RSARisk Management

    Skills

    CleaningSupervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceTraining & DevelopmentMentoringLaundry

  • 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

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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, Dofoodsafely Certificate of Completion and RCG.

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, bar staff and assistant chef.

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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