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How to hire bar staff in London (without an agency)

Who you can book

Bar staff, waiting staff and event crew for parties, functions and pop-ups — from setup and hosting through to clear-down. Every staff member is Stripe Identity-verified and interviewed by our team before they can take a single shift, and you see their name, photo and rating before the day.

What it costs

Waiting and bar staff start from £18 per hour, with most events work in the £18–£30/hr band. Event setup and clear-down typically runs £60–£120, and a full crew for half a day £120–£220. On top of the job price there's a 5% booking fee capped at £7.50, shown with the price before you confirm.

How booking works

Post the job with your date, start and end times, headcount and dress code, and you'll get an AI-suggested price in seconds — there's no charge to see it. We match you with available local staff, often the same day, you follow their arrival live, and you pay only when the job's done.

Booked direct, not through an agency

No phone-around and no minimum-order negotiation: you see the price up front and book the people directly. The checks don't change with the route — every Jobber has been ID-verified and interviewed before their first shift, and their reviews are public on their profile.

Make the shift go smoothly

  • Give exact start and end times, and build in setup time before guests arrive
  • Say what's provided — uniform or dress code, equipment, parking, where to report on arrival
  • For bigger events, book a crew for the day rather than stacking single bookings

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