We don’t send strangers
Bar, waiting and event staff for venues across London and Surrey, and we brief them on your venue before their first shift
- Employed by us on PAYE
- Right to work checked
- Fully insured
- Rates from £19 an hour
Why venues use us
Staff who fit in from the start
We try to send people who can slot straight into your team, and we keep the booking side simple
How it can go with an app
- Whoever’s free that night picks up the shift
- They see your venue for the first time when they walk in
- Someone on your team ends up showing them the ropes mid service
How we do it
- Staff we’ve vetted ourselves
- We go through your menu, uniform and setup with them beforehand
- You deal with the same person every time you book
Employed by us
Everyone is on our payroll and right to work checked, and fully insured, so there’s nothing for you to sort out on that side
Local
We work across London and Surrey, so our staff aren’t travelling miles to get to you
Who we supply
Who we can send
Bar staff
Comfortable behind a busy bar
Waiting staff
Friendly, attentive front of house
Cocktail bartenders
For cocktail menus, receptions and events
Event staff
Weddings, corporate and private events, from set up to close
How it works
How booking works
We get the details from you once, so you’re not explaining everything again on the night
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Get in touch
Let us know the date, the roles and how many people you need, by WhatsApp or the form below
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We brief the team
We go through your menu, uniform and how you like service to run with them before the shift
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They turn up ready
On time, in the right uniform and ready to get stuck in
Area we cover
Where we work
We cover London and Surrey, including
- Richmond
- Kingston
- Twickenham
- Putney
- Wimbledon
- Across London
- Surrey
Who runs The Bench
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Feedback
What venues have said
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FAQs
Questions venues ask
What does it cost?
Rates start from £19 an hour depending on the role and the event, and there are no booking fees
How much notice do you need?
At least 24 hours, and for bigger events the more notice the better
Is there a minimum shift length?
Yes, 4 hours per person
What happens if someone can’t make it?
We’ll find someone else from our team and let you know straight away, and you only pay for the hours worked
Do your staff hold personal licences?
Some of our team do, so just mention it when you book
What do your staff wear?
All black, black with a white shirt, or smart casual, whichever suits your venue
How does invoicing work?
We invoice weekly for the hours worked, with 30 days to pay
Get in touch
Let us know what you need
Message us on WhatsApp or fill in the form and we’ll get back to you the same day