Part Time Server: The Beginner Guide

1) Finding an agency

You can find a part-time server job through the many job search websites available online, i.e. gumtree. Here are 3 agencies that commonly come across:

DS Human Resource Pte Ltd

• All communication is through WhatsApp and online
• All job is $10/h except public holiday, $12/h
• Select job through the app
• Need some waiting time to determine if you got the job 

SingAsia Resources Pte Ltd

• Have to go down for an "interview" at Bugis 
• Will WhatsApp you the jobs available
• People will guide you to the place and assist you
• Pay varies, which can be more than $10/h.
• Require some time to receive the cash

TCC GROUP

• Have to go down for an "interview" at Clarke Quay
• Will teach you basic serving techniques
• Not all serving job requires strict uniform code
• People will guide you to the place and assist you
• Pay varies, but mostly less than $10
• Require some time to receive the cash

Most of the agencies will release job positions on Monday. However, some jobs will still be posted here and there during the week too when available.

2) Outfit

You will be very fortunate if you can find a job that wouldn't require formal wear but it depends on the hotels and venue that you will be serving at, most of the server jobs require it. The following are some items that you may require:

• Black formal flats
• Black formal pants
• Black pins to pin up your hair
• Hairnet (if you have medium-long hair)
• Black socks/skin stockings

Do note that if you are planning to work in the kitchen area, you may need a food hygiene certificate as well as your own safety boots.

3) What to Expect

• Pay: $8-12
• Hours: 5-12 hours
• Long-standing hours 
• Boredom
• Getting "scold"
• Getting your hands dirty
• Tired muscles