Table service support
Assist the permanent team with orders, delivery, clearing and guest requests.
Temporary waiting staff for London restaurants
Add professional floor support for busy services, staff sickness, functions and short-notice gaps—book one trial shift or request a larger team.
Front-of-house support shaped around your service
Waiting staff requests are matched to the shift information you provide. Tell us whether the work involves table service, clearing and resetting, drinks service, polishing, a section under supervision or general floor support. Clear expectations help us confirm suitable availability.
Functions and group bookings
Add floor capacity when covers rise beyond the normal rota.
Sickness and rota gaps
Request temporary cover while keeping your service plan in place.
What to include in a waiting staff request
Service style
Explain whether the venue uses casual, plated, banqueting or another service format.
Shift essentials
Provide arrival time, expected finish, break policy, uniform and the manager’s contact details.
Required experience
Mention tray service, order-taking, POS or beverage experience only where the shift genuinely requires it.
How to book temporary staff
Send the shift details
Provide the role, date, start and finish times, venue address, number of workers and any essential requirements.
Confirm availability and rate
We check the request and confirm the agreed worker details, charge rate and special requirements before the shift.
Approve the hours
Your manager verifies the actual hours and authorised breaks. Billing is based on the confirmed time worked.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a waiter for one shift in London?
Yes. One-worker trial shifts and one-off bookings are available subject to confirmation.
Do waiting staff bring a uniform?
State the required uniform when booking. We will confirm the agreed dress code before the shift.
Can temporary staff use our till system?
If POS use is required, tell us which system and provide venue-specific instruction and permissions on arrival.
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Need staff for an upcoming London shift?
Start with one worker for one trial shift, or tell us what your wider team needs.