ESTABLISHED 2008
Hire Temporary Staff in Leeds
Hire talented temporary staff with Arc Hospitality Recruitment, one of the leading staffing agencies in Leeds, supplying the right staff for great guest experiences and your peace of mind.
One of Leed's Leading Staffing Agencies for Exceptional Hospitality Staff
The Right Staff. Responsibly Delivered. Delighting Every Guest
For over 17 years, we’ve been one of Leeds' leading suppliers of temporary hospitality, catering, and event staff, supporting the most iconic venues, events, and operators across Leeds and the Yorkshire region. Businesses trust us because we deliver high-quality, fully trained staff exactly when they’re needed.
Sectors We Support:
Why Choose Us?
We eliminate your staffing headaches by taking care of the people who power your service to deliver great guest experiences, allowing you to focus on running an outstanding venue or event.
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The highest standards of compliance
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17 years experience building industry presence
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Experts on large-scale staffing
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On-site Staffing Managers available throughout events
Leeds Hospitality & Event Staffing Solutions
As a hospitality recruitment agency, Arc provides staffing solutions across Leeds and Yorkshire. Our network allows us to supply trained and vetted hospitality professionals wherever our clients operate.
Our core services include:
A fully outsourced workforce solution designed for large venues, multi-site operators, and contract catering businesses. We manage recruitment, onboarding, compliance, payroll, and workforce planning.
Managed Staffing Services
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We supply experienced bar staff, waiting staff, chefs, supervisors, and event teams to support peak trading periods, seasonal demand, and large-scale events.
Temporary & Flexible Hospitality Staff
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Arc works with major venues and event organisers to provide scalable event staffing solutions, ensuring quality service delivery during high-volume operations.
Event Staffing Agency Support
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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, corporate functions, and private gatherings 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
Client Feedback
"Aine consistently goes the extra mile in every aspect of her role, making a remarkable impact on both her team and the wider organisation. Her enthusiasm and positive nature is key, particularly on a rainy check-in!
What sets Aine apart is her approachability and commitment to always being contactable. No matter the time of day, she makes herself available to assist, offering guidance and solutions whenever needed. Her support fosters an environment of trust and reliability, and I feels confident knowing we have someone we can turn to at any time."
Client Feedback
"Aine has never let the club down, even at the last minute."
Client Feedback
"Aine is an absolute diamond of a person! She always goes the extra mile and puts 110% into everything that she does. I know I could pick up the phone at any time of day... (or night!) and Aine would do everything in her power to support! The second I have a booking with Aine, I know it will be covered and in extremely safe hands. I couldn't wish for a better point of contact that covers the Yorkshire area."
Client Feedback
"Aine is a pleasure to work with. She always goes the extra mile. She is extremely attentive and present. Her staff are always great and clearly respect her greatly. She is the best people manager I work with."
Client Feedback
"Aine is at every check in at Leeds United. She arrives early and staff even once all the staff have gone. She will help with our in house check in, handing out uniform directing staff even when they are not her own staff. Shes always checking in with us letting us know prior to holidays/days off. Nothing is ever a problem and she has never underdelivered"
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.
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.
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
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
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 Clients
Your Delivery Team
At the helm of our Leeds hub is our Lead People Operations Manager, Aine Porrill, a passionate and driven professional, known for always going the extra mile... just read our client feedback on Aine above.
Aine brings a caring touch to every aspect of their work. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, they ensure that every event is not only memorable but seamless.
Here at Arc, we are proud of our collaborative approach to client success and Aine is supported by a wider team, including her fellow Operations Team, Commercial, and Finance. Together, they work to ensure the success of each client account.
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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.
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.
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.
Our Commercial Team
Our Commercial Team, led by Courtney Wakes, Head of Commercial, is dedicated to building you a seamless and bespoke journey throughout your time as a client of Arc, no matter how short or long that may be.
From the very first conversation, they take the time to truly listen and understand your needs, ensuring that each detail aligns with your requirements, including your company vision and objectives.