ESTABLISHED 2008
Hire Temporary Staff in Manchester
Hire talented temporary staff with Arc Hospitality Recruitment, one of the leading staffing agencies in Manchester, supplying the right staff for great guest experiences and your peace of mind.
One of Manchester'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 Manchester's leading suppliers of temporary hospitality, catering, and event staff, supporting the city’s most iconic venues, events, and operators. 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
Manchester Hospitality & Event Staffing Solutions
As a hospitality recruitment agency, Arc provides staffing solutions across Manchester and Cheshire. 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
"I have worked with Amy for almost 10 years, each interaction I have with Amy she is always smiling, willing to go the extra mile to support us if we are running slightly short on numbers. The relationship we have built with our team and Arc is due to the commitment that Amy displays. It has been and always will be a pleasure working alongside Amy."
Emmanuel
Arc Manchester Team Member
"I have the pleasure of working with Arc, and I can confidently say that they exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I engaged with them, the professionalism and attention to detail were clear, and every aspect of their service was handled with precision and care"
Client Feedback
"Nhi has been a great help to us over the last few months - always providing clear honest communication and more than anything displaying exceptional patience to deal with our ever-changing requests. We are very grateful for the support received from Nhi."
Isaac
Arc Manchester Team Member
"Fantastic place for flexible working. Highly professional and treat staff nicely. They prioritize Staff welfare and training which gives you the opportunity to grow in the organisation"
Client Feedback
"Amy is consistently fantastic, during check in she is on top form each time, we are never left without the required Arc numbers - Amy keeps us up to date, we are able to contact her if we have any issues and her communication via email is always quick."
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
Leading our Manchester hub is Arc's longest-serving recruit, Amy Nickson, a talented Senior People Operations Manager, who started her journey at Arc as one of our own team members before joining the core team.
Amy is a dedicated account manager and is praised by all of her clients for her care, commitment, and communication - just look at her feedback above! You can rest assured that Amy and her team can swiftly resolve staffing needs with our responsive, reliable account management. You’re in the right hands here at Arc.
With experience as a team member, Amy is passionate about investing in our team members and supporting them to learn new skills, gain confidence, and progress to more senior roles.
Alongside Amy and her team, you will be supported by Arc's full core team, including Commercial, Finance, and the further Operations team.
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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.