One of London's Leading Staffing Agencies for Exceptional Hospitality Staff
For over 17 years, we’ve been one of London’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.
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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
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 Service Options
Choose the best service option for your business
Managed Service
Trust us to become your Managed Service Provider, becoming an extended part of your in-house recruitment, staffing, and payroll team, allowing your team to concentrate on those bigger projects.
Top-Up Staffing
Top-up staffing gives you the maximum amount of flexibility as you’ll only pay for the hours our team members work. It’s perfect for last-minute event changes, fluctuating client demands, and large-scale event days.
Client Feedback
"Arc have always been a great help at our venue, providing great staff and always being on hand if we have any last minute additional requests. The London team are so friendly and helpful, especially our account manager Lisa who never lets us down. Will always recommend using Arc for staffing solutions! Thanks Arc London"
Ahmed
Arc London Team Member
"Among London's myriad of retail and hospitality staffing agencies, Arc Recruitment have consistently proven themselves to be of the highest standard. With consistent available shifts, forthcoming details for each role, and genuine concern for staff well being, Arc stands a cut above the rest. I am especially indebted to Lisa for ensuring that I always have work and for her prompt and effective solutions to any problems that I have experienced. I highly recommend Arc Recruitment over any other staffing agency in the city."
Client Feedback
"Jen really formed an extended part of our on-site People Operations team, and the event would not have been so successful had it not been for her! She went above and beyond to make sure all of our needs were met, including a lot of last-minute changes!"
Fong
Arc London Team Member
"A great company to work with. Work is varied and interesting in different places and the staff I've worked with are well-mannered and respectful and have been a pleasure to work with."
Client Feedback
"Arc has been a great help at our venue. We’ve worked with Arc for years now and they are going strength to strength."
Will
Arc London Team Member
"Top company, pay generously, always quick responses sorting out problems and any questions regarding shifts and timings. Arc always have the best shifts on offer, having worked at Royal Ascot, Wentworth PGA, the Ashe’s and multiple stadium shifts, and private venues. Couldn’t recommend more, beats all other hospitality agencies."
Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to your most important questions!
Are you wondering which agencies offer the fastest hospitality staff placement in London? Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Ltd is one of the leading staffing agencies in London, with a vast pool of talented team members (how we refer to our temporary staff) who are ready and waiting to work. We specialise in hospitality and move quickly - new clients can have a team within 48 hours, and existing clients usually even faster.
Through our staffing platform, Ubeya's communication feed, we can instantly broadcast job opportunities to thousands of team members, putting last-minute job opportunities into the hands of vetted and trained individuals within your local area.
Alongside this, the strong relationships our People Operations team has with their members give them insight into individual schedules and availability, enabling them to efficiently match the right staff to the right shifts.
We provide both front-of-house and back-of-house staff to venues throughout London. Our team specialises in large-scale staffing solutions at stadia and events, and also proudly supports local independent businesses. Whether you are looking for a vast team to serve on fast-paced bars or specialist VIP Hospitality staff for luxury events, we can help.
Yes, our team is fully trained and vetted before they are allowed to work at any venue. This includes food hygiene qualifications, right-to-work checks, DBS checks where applicable, and health & safety compliance, so you can be confident your operation meets industry standards.
We specialise in supplying temporary hospitality and catering staff for a wide variety of sectors, including stadia, large-scale events, festivals, schools, universities, and private functions.
Yes, of course! Through our staffing system, our clients are able to rate their team - making it easier for us to know which staff they want to see at their venue again.
We cover every area of London. In fact, we cover every area of the UK! We provide hospitality and catering staff across Central London, East London, West London, North London, South London, and surrounding areas, making it easy to find the right team wherever your venue or event is located.
Costs vary depending on staff roles, event type, and duration. Contact us for a personalised quote, and we’ll help you find the most cost-effective solution without compromising quality or compliance.
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
We are proud to have some of the industry’s most talented professionals at Arc, delivering expert recruitment solutions across London. Whether you need Front of House staff or a fully managed service, we have all your staffing needs covered.
Following initial discussions with our Commercial Team, you’ll be introduced to Jennifer González Ward, our Senior People Operations Manager and leader of our London hub.
Jen places a high priority on the welfare and experience of our staff. This focus has enabled her to build a dedicated and reliable workforce of temporary staff, whom we refer to as our "team members."
Together, our goal is to provide exceptional guest experiences and peace of mind for our clients.
The Team
Jen is supported by a talented team including People Operations Manager, Kerry Jones, and Lead Back of House Manager, Michael McGuinness, who ensures that our London clients receive the top-quality hospitality staff and chefs for their business.
Trust us to become your Managed Service Provider, becoming an extended part of your in-house recruitment, staffing, and payroll team, allowing your team to concentrate on those bigger projects.
Managed Service
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Top-up staffing gives you the maximum amount of flexibility as you’ll only pay for the hours our team members work. It’s perfect for last-minute event changes, fluctuating client demands, and large-scale event days.
Top-Up Staffing
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Our Hub Location
Our London hub is based at Runway East, 18 Crucifix Ln, London SE1 3JW
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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.