Hospitality Roles – waiting and bar staff

Main Duties

Join High Society – Supplying London’s most distinguished venues with exceptional hospitality staff

Since 2000, High Society has provided bespoke hospitality staff to London’s most prestigious events. This winter, step into a role that offers rewarding pay, exclusive venues, and memorable experiences.

Whether you’re studying, managing other work, or simply seeking a rewarding winter opportunity, High Society offers flexibility, training, and prestige.

Roles

• Silver‑service waiters
• Bar/cocktail/barista staff (additional training available)
• Hosts & hostesses
• Canapé & champagne attendants 
• Team leaders, ambassadors, supervisors & managers

Work Near You: Venues by Location

This spring and summer, you can look forward to working at some of London’s most prestigious venues and high-profile events, including the Chelsea Flower Show, Kensington Palace, and Silverstone Circuit.

You’ll also have the chance to be part of exciting cricket fixtures, spectacular airshows, and vibrant festivals taking place across the capital and beyond.

In Summer 2025, our teams proudly supported world-renowned events such as Royal Ascot, South by Southwest, Polygon Music Live Four Day Event, and the Paris Air Show.

Here are just some of the venues you could be working at, depending on your area of London:

North: Regent’s University, Tottenham Hotspur (Directors’ Boxes & Player Lounges) Abbey Road, Lords Cricket Ground (all test matches) Kenwood House, Camden Town Hall,

• South: Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A, Royal Albert Hall, Royal Hospital Chelsea, and Hampton Court Palace, Fulham Palace, Buckingham Palace and Lancaster House.
• East: The Guilds, Thames Luxury Boat Events docking at East End piers, Tobacco Dock, Cutty Sark, Tower of London.
• West: Kew Gardens, Syon House, Gunnersbury Wedding Venue and Museum
• Central: Guild Hall, Livery Halls, Freemasons, Sky Gardens, Boat trips from Waterloo, Wood Quay, Tate Modern, Claridge’s hotel, Madame Tussauds, Westminster Abbey

Compensation & Bonuses

• Competitive hourly rates:
  • From £13 to £22.75
  • Many Clients Pay the London Living wage of £15.53 per hour.
• Rewarding bonuses:
  • £50 after five positive client reviews
• Gratuities at many events, including Claridges hotel, Airshows and Ascot
• Late (23.30pm-00.00) shift taxi reimbursements

Perks & Professional Growth

• Bespoke training (silver service, bar, barista, manager)
• Flexible scheduling via our mobile app
• Free travel to locations out-of-London venues
• Access to London’s most exclusive events

Who We’re Looking For

• Dependable, polished individuals with a warm, positive outlook
• London-based (UK work rights and a UK phone number)
• Minimum 18 years old
• Ready to represent High Society in full uniform and professionalism

Join the heart of London’s winter hospitality scene and into positions that offer not just excellent compensation, but unforgettable experiences.

Please highlight any previous hospitality experience.

Skills and Experience Required

No experience required, and we provide upskilling sessions for staff wanting to gain new hospitality skills.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.