Join the Team at The Open 2026: Hospitality Opportunities at a World-Class Event

Every year, the world’s greatest golfers compete in one of sport’s most prestigious tournaments: The Open Championship. In 2026, the championship returns to the historic Royal Birkdale Golf Club - and with tens of thousands of guests expected, exceptional hospitality staff will play a crucial role in delivering an unforgettable experience.

As a specialist temporary staffing agency, we are currently recruiting bar and hospitality professionals, premium hospitality staff, and experienced chefs to join our team for this iconic sporting even for an array of roles including:

• Bar and Waiting Staff

• Wine Waiters

• Retail and Public Catering Assistants

• Baristas

• Food Service Assistants

• VIP Hospitality Staff

If you’re looking to work at one of the biggest sporting events in the UK while gaining valuable hospitality experience, this is an opportunity not to miss.

Why Work at The Open?

Working at The Open Championship is unlike any standard hospitality shift. It’s a high-energy, prestigious event that attracts global audiences, corporate guests, and VIP visitors.

By joining the team, you’ll benefit from:

• The chance to work at a world-renowned sporting event

• Competitive rates of pay

• Experience within premium event hospitality environments

• Opportunities to build connections in the events and hospitality industry

• A standout addition to your hospitality CV

  
  

For many hospitality professionals, working at The Open is a highlight of their career in events.

Bar & Event Hospitality Staff

Our bar and hospitality staff are the heartbeat of many major sporting events. You’ll be working in fast-paced environments serving thousands of excited fans.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Serving drinks quickly and efficiently

• Delivering excellent customer service

• Maintaining organised and clean bar areas

• Supporting busy event operations

  
  

This role is ideal for people who enjoy high-energy environments and working with great teams.

Premium Hospitality Staff

The Open is famous for its luxury hospitality experiences, welcoming VIP guests, corporate groups, and golf fans from around the world.

In premium hospitality roles, you may be responsible for:

• Delivering high-end table service

• Supporting exclusive hospitality suites

• Providing exceptional service to VIP guests

• Assisting with fine dining environments

  
  

If you have experience in high-end restaurants, hotels, or corporate events, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Experienced Event Chefs

Behind every successful hospitality experience is an incredible kitchen team. We’re also recruiting experienced chefs to support the large-scale kitchens operating across the venue.

Opportunities may include:

• Chef de Partie roles

• Event chefs working in premium hospitality kitchens

• Supporting high-volume service during peak event periods

  
  

This role is perfect for chefs with experience in events, stadiums, banqueting, or high-volume kitchens.

Why Work With Arc?

Joining Arc Hospitality Recruitment means you’ll get access to some of the most exciting hospitality jobs in the UK, including major sporting events, concerts, stadium matchdays, and festivals.

When you join the team, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexible work opportunities across major events

• Competitive hourly pay

• Experience working at world-class venues

• The chance to meet and work with hospitality professionals from across the industry

• Opportunities to work future events after onboarding

  
  

Many of our team members join for one event and go on to work multiple major events throughout the year.

Be Part of Something Special

Working at The Open Championship is an unforgettable experience. From the electric atmosphere to the opportunity to work at one of golf’s most historic venues, it’s a chance to be part of something truly special.

If you’re ready to work at Royal Birkdale Golf Club and deliver world-class hospitality to thousands of guests, we want to hear from you!