With ‘To Do’ lists longer than The Bayeaux Tapestry it can seem impossible to know where
to begin to ensure that your party or event is as seamless and wonderful as you want it to be. However, one thing you should get ticked off as early as possible is sourcing and appointing
the staff. The right staffing is vital for the smooth unfolding of an occasion both on the night
and during the preparation; their input and impact really can make or break an occasion.
To help lessen the load and eradicate any cause for uncertainty, party planners should enlist
the help of a staffing agency; a company dedicated to providing bespoke staff for events. There
are a few out there but make sure you choose a company with a solid, reliable reputation, who
you know can - and will - deliver.
But you need to get going! If you have confirmed party bookings in December, it is worth
securing the staff as soon as possible as traditionally the best staff get booked up very fast.
It’s important to get staff with personality, experience and the perfect level of service skills
to ensure your guests are served impeccably throughout the whole occasion. It’s no good everyone else being in the party spirit, if your staff have glum faces! Ensure you use a
company who knows its staff well and has a reliable, consistent number of staff on their
books; this way you won’t end up with outsourced agency staff who don’t know what
they’re doing.
The little extras that reputable staffing companies provide will make all the difference to you
when you’ve got other things you need to be dealing with. Make sure that they offer fully-briefed ‘reserves’, so that if one of the booked staff doesn’t turn up, there’s someone else on standby to help. Timesheets with staff photos are also exceptionally helpful so you know what staff you’ll
be getting, and you can easily request the ones you like again next time.
One staffing company who will assist in making your Christmas events and parties memorable
for all the right reasons, is High Society. They have over 10 years experience supplying
hand-picked, fabulous staff within the industry. From fine-dining waiting staff to baristas and
cocktail makers, they can tailor make a team to suit your requirements and your event. They
pride themselves on exceptional levels of service and are continually striving to exceed their clients’ expectations at all levels.
The top three tips that High Society would give anyone trying to staff an event are:
Book your staff well in advance – the key Christmas dates are the busiest of the whole year
and the best staff get booked up very far in advance.
Add that something extra to the party by booking specialist staff; cocktail mixologists mixing
up Christmas cocktails, or baristas serving up espressos at the end of the night will add
entertainment value for your guests and will make your party stand out from the crowd.
Make sure you tailor make your staffing to suit your party - selecting the right balance of waitresses, barmen and managers to run the evening will allow you to relax and enjoy
your special occasion. |
