ESTABLISHED 2008
Hire Hospitality Staff
Discover our expert recruitment and staffing solutions and talented hospitality staff with Arc Hospitality Recruitment, one of the hospitality industry's leading staffing agencies, supplying incredible staff to some of the UK's biggest stadiums and events.
Hospitality Staffing Built Around Long-Term Partnerships
At Arc, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people.
We partner with hospitality businesses across the UK to deliver reliable, high-quality staffing solutions that support long-term operational success. Whether you’re managing a hotel, stadium, venue, contract catering operation or national hospitality brand, we take the time to understand your business, your culture, and your workforce goals.
Rather than simply filling vacancies, we help our clients build flexible, dependable teams that protect service standards, enhance guest experiences and support sustainable growth.
From planned seasonal recruitment and ongoing temporary staffing to specialist chef recruitment and workforce planning, our experienced team become an extension of your business, providing the people and expertise you need to operate with confidence,
Sectors We Support Across the UK
These are some of the main sectors we support, along with a range of other hospitality and event-related industries.
We supply professional hospitality staff for stadia environments, supporting matchdays, hospitality suites, retail concessions, and high-volume spectator service operations.
Stadia
We provide flexible hospitality staffing solutions for events, exhibitions, and corporate functions across the UK hospitality sector.
Events
Our experienced hospitality workforce supports arena venues, delivering reliable service staff for concerts, shows, entertainment events, and large audiences.
Arenas
We support festival operations with trained staff covering bars, VIP areas, food service, and high-volume outdoor event environments.
Festivals
We also supply hospitality and catering support staff to education environments, helping schools maintain consistent, compliant, and efficient service.
Schools
Our hospitality staffing solutions extend to hotel operations, supporting restaurants, bars, banqueting teams, and guest service delivery requirements.
Hotels
Our Training
We are proud to partner with Flow Learning, the world’s leading hospitality training platform, to deliver high-quality, consistent, and engaging training to our entire workforce. As part of our commitment to excellence and compliance within the industry, all new team members are enrolled in a comprehensive initial training programme through this platform.
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This onboarding process includes a series of essential modules designed to equip staff with the knowledge and confidence they need to perform their roles effectively and safely. Specifically, our team members are required to complete the following key certifications:
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Level 2 Food Safety
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Health and Safety Level 2
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Alcohol Licensing
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Food Allergens
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We also deliver in-house training for specialist roles including:
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VIP Hospitality
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Barista
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Cellar Porter
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These training sessions are designed to equip individuals with the expertise and confidence needed to excel in their roles. By focusing on practical skills and industry best practices, we ensure that our clients benefit from a highly capable, professional, and well-prepared workforce.
Our Roles
All your staffing needs covered. If we don’t have them, we’ll find them. Explore some of our most popular roles.
Serving drinks with speed, skill, and exceptional customer service.
Delivering exceptional table service to guests with high levels of professionalism.
Crafting delicious dishes with precision, passion, and efficiency.
Providing vital support to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality service.
Providing next-level service to ensure unforgettable experiences for guests.
Leading our teams to deliver a seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.
Explore the full range of roles on offer.
Client Feedback
“This year, we used VIP team, which was a huge success. The extra investment in training is evident. This absolutely enhanced our guest experience in some of most premium locations.”
Spotlight on Our VIP Hospitality Training
Create a memorable experience for your guests with our VIP Hospitality team, trained to deliver a service extending far beyond expectations.
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Each member of our VIP Hospitality team has been authorised to become part of this exclusive group following a bespoke and intensive training programme devised by our Director, Paul Marcinkowski.
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Our management hand-selects the most accomplished team members to partake in this course, but only those who we are confident can deliver this high level of service are approved to become VIP Hospitality staff.
Once they are part of this prestigious team, they have special access to apply for our VIP shifts. Our VIP Hospitality team works across the UK at the most exclusive areas within some of the country's most high-profile venues.
Our Clients
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We place a great level of importance on our client account management, adding value through our high standards and dedicated teams.
Our Compliance
At Arc, compliance isn't just a legal requirement - it's a commitment to our values of honesty, care, and delivery. We understand the gravity of entrusting a staffing supplier to deliver a talented, trusted, and compliant workforce.
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Our Head of Payroll & Compliance, Ginny Verdon, sets some of the highest standards of compliance in our industry, which is why we are trusted by some of the UK's biggest names in stadia and events to deliver recruitment solutions.
Our Accreditations
We're proud to have accreditations which are a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and excellence.
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Being accredited means that we are continually held to account by the leading regulatory bodies, such as ISO, through robust auditing processes, ensuring that our operations remain transparent, efficient and compliant with industry best practies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of hospitality staff can I hire?
Arc provides a wide range of temporary hospitality professionals, including bar staff, waiting staff, chefs and kitchen staff, VIP hospitality staff, managers and supervisors. Specialist roles such as baristas and cellar porters can also be supplied.
Can I hire temporary hospitality staff for my business on an ongoing basis?
Yes. Arc provides both short-term and ongoing temporary staffing solutions. Whether you need additional staff for regular peak periods, seasonal demand or an ongoing workforce requirement, staffing can be built around your operational needs.
What hospitality sectors does Arc provide staff for?
Arc supplies temporary hospitality staff across a range of sectors, including hotels, stadia, events, arenas, festivals, schools and universities. Staffing solutions can also be tailored to other hospitality and event-related businesses.
Can I request specific experience when hiring temporary hospitality staff?
Yes. Staffing requirements can be matched to the needs of your business, including the type of venue, role and level of experience required. This helps ensure temporary staff can integrate effectively with your existing team and service standards.
Are Arc's temporary hospitality staff trained?
Yes. All new Arc team members complete an initial training programme covering Level 2 Food Safety, Health and Safety, Alcohol Licensing and Food Allergens. Arc also provides specialist training for roles including VIP Hospitality, Barista and Cellar Porter.
Are temporary hospitality staff vetted and compliant?
Yes. Compliance is a core part of Arc's staffing process. The business operates recruitment, onboarding and compliance procedures designed to ensure clients receive a trusted and compliant temporary workforce.
Can I use the same temporary staff for repeat shifts or events?
Yes. Arc can build continuity into temporary staffing arrangements, helping clients develop reliable teams of hospitality professionals who become familiar with their venue, standards and ways of working.
Can Arc provide temporary hospitality staff during peak periods?
Yes. Temporary staffing can help businesses increase their workforce during periods of high demand, seasonal peaks, large events and other times when additional hospitality staff are required.
How much does it cost to hire temporary hospitality staff?
The cost depends on factors including the roles required, number of staff, location, shift requirements and duration of the staffing arrangement. Contact Arc to discuss your requirements and receive a tailored staffing solution.