Experienced Event and Hospitality Staffing Solutions in London
With over 20 years of combined back of house, events and hospitality experience, OTL STAFFING specialises in providing quality, experienced staffing solutions for leading catering and hospitality companies throughout London and projects abroad including Paris Airshow, Monaco Grand Prix and more.
Our staff have worked at over 55 prestigious venues in London and its surrounding areas, including museums e.g. British, Natural History, Science Museums, Galleries such as Saatchi, Getty and National Gallery and Royal Historical Palaces including Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Hampton Court, Alexandra Palace and more.
Trust OTL Staffing for reliable, professional and credible event staffing services and unique staff tailored to your needs.
Back of House Managers
Our Back of House management team are the foundation that unifies and holds together the complexity of operations (in large-scale events) while overseeing all back of house staff and tasks with precision and expertise, to productively flow service throughout the event. These managers are armed with a wealth of experience and adaptability in event coordination, an in-depth knowledge of venue logistics allowing them to anticipate and mitigate potential challenges before they arise.
Their role involves not only managing the day-to-day operations but also ensuring that every staff member is aligned with the event’s objectives, flowing service and fulfilling the operational demands of the event. They are responsible for coordinating and liaising the flow of information and resources, making sure that they are a step ahead and prepared for the next part of service, to organise and execute all demands of service.
During large-scale events, our back of house managers act as the central point of contact, making quick decisions to adapt to any unforeseen changes, updates and challenges while maintaining the highest standards of service. Their ability to manage both people and processes effectively ensures that the event runs flawlessly and effectively, leaving an unforgettable experience and impression for both operational onsite event team members and staff as well as clients and their guests.
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The Perfect Accompaniment to your Culinary Service:
Our Adaptable Kitchen Porters
Our kitchen porter services extend beyond the classical and basic duties in supporting GA’s, chefs and other kitchen staff during service. They assist in the meticulous sourcing and preparation of ingredients, kitchen equipment and back of house spaces, streamlining the overall kitchen workflow.
Moreover, kitchen porters provide vital support for the operational / front of house team, ensuring the turnover of equipment is maintained throughout the event, flowing the productivity of service, cleanliness and safety throughout fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include utilising different onsite dish washers, sanitising workstations, washing dishes, and ensuring that all kitchen equipment is cleaned, stored correctly, and readily available for use.
Adherence to health and safety protocols is a priority, ensuring that the kitchen meets all regulatory standards, minimising any risks of contamination or accidents; their role is indispensable in maintaining a smooth and efficient kitchen operation, directly contributing to the quality of service.
Keeping Operations in Order:
Skilled Warehouse Assistants
facilitating seamless Logistics
Our warehouse assistants are integral to the logistical backbone of operations, playing a key role in ensuring that every item and equipment are meticulously packed, labelled, and stored accordingly in its designated location (whether to remain onsite, stored away or to be allocated to an area for transit). They are responsible for managing inventory, with a keen eye for detail, systematically organising goods to facilitate the flow of accessing, packing and the retrieval of items and equipment.
The role not only involves physical labour but also requires a deeper understanding and knowledge of warehouse organisational and storage systems, maintaining standards in packing cages and pallets or offloading and storing items from events.
By maintaining a clean, organised workspace, our warehouse assistants minimise the risk of injuries and optimise operational systems by ensuring the efficient and safe movement of goods in and out of the warehouse. Their attention to detail and dedication to accurate storage practices, maintaining and upkeeping workspaces directly promote the flow and efficient of the supply chain and in the storage and transportation of goods.
Making Events Happen:
Versatile Event Porters Who Deliver Excellence
Our event porters are the protagonists to a successful event – bringing energy, experience versatility and adaptability to any situation encountered; ensuring that every aspect of the event back of house runs like clockwork. Whether working individually or as part of a coordinated team, they provide indispensable support to operations, kitchen, food and beverage teams on-site.
From the initial load into the venue, whereby they assist in the setting up of furniture, equipment and preparing venue areas for service, to the seamless execution of the event itself. Our event porters are always on hand to address last minute challenges, changes and updates that arise from the nature of the industry.
Their responsibilities extend to the load-out of the event, whereby the pack down of event equipment, furniture handling and breakdown process is completed efficiently to ensure the venue is left in pristine condition. Their proactive approach and ability to anticipate your needs and demands make them an essential part of any event, guaranteeing that operations proceed without a hitch.
Delivering Beyond Expectations:
Trusted Driver Porters for Punctual and Safe Logistics
Our driver porters are entrusted with the critical task of ensuring the safe and timely transportation of deliveries, food, beverages, and equipment to a wide variety of venues. These skilled drivers are experienced in handling and packing items meticulously, loading and unloading vans, ensuring the necessary precautions are taken to prevent damaged goods during handling and transit.
Additionally, to their logistical skills, expertise in driving in and out of London and training in multiple vehicles, our driver porters are well-versed in handling specific venue requirements including access points, loading docks, and set up areas.
Their commitment to safety while working with multiple staff, security, venue and management teams onsite especially during the on- and off-loading stages of the event is crucial. This plays an essential role in the success and flow of the event by ensuring punctuality and the expertise in safely handling of equipment cages, boxes and pallets professionally.
