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Excellent help! Did everything we needed and more and made our event a complete success!

Wait staff for a small casual drinks event

£60

Maurice helped us with our kids birthday party and he was great! Meticulous, polite, helpful and punctual

Event helper for child’s birthday

£75

Jean helped make sure my party ran smoothly, running the bar, refilling drinks, distributing food and clearing up. She was professional, friendly and helpful, and unphased by the busy house party environment. I wouldn’t hesitate to ask her again next time.

1 x Event assistant for 40th birthday party (private home)

£100

Absolutely amazing service and the photos were beautiful. Fuyuma was very professional.

Take photos at a Naming Ceremony and reception in Arno's Grove.

£150

Eva, was so polite and friendly and well organised. She handled the job with ease and made it so simple for guest to handle.

Host to run coat check for an event

£300

Thank you Hugh, you were a star and really helped us out at our Christmas party. Great communication, friendly and helpful, everyone said how great you were and we wouldn’t hesitate to ask for your help again!

Event staff

£100

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Top Staffing related questions

Hiring staff through recruitment agencies can be expensive, as they charge high fees. They can also add premium prices on top of their regular fees if it’s short notice and even pre-select candidates for you. While that can be more convenient, it can also exclude candidates who might be qualified for the role. By recruiting directly, you can be hands-on with the entire process and staff choices while keeping control of costs.

It depends on the role you’re looking to fill. But whatever that role is, make sure to find someone who has suitable skills and experience. Look for their credentials and job history to see if they have the qualifications you’re looking for. Their reviews from previous clients on their profiles can also help, so you know what others have to say about the Tasker’s service.

If the roles you need for your business are seasonal, it can be unsustainable to hire long-term employees. For example, hiring a short-term employee can be more cost-efficient if you need people to help you with catering for a huge event or require assistance marketing a one-time campaign. You can always hire them again if you need their services in the future! 

You can pay for your staffing service in cash. If you prefer a cashless transaction, Airtasker Pay is also available on our platform. Remember to discuss your preferred payment method with your Tasker and the payment frequency. You can pay them at once if the two of you have a one-time engagement, or you can pay them weekly or monthly for as long as you need their service.

What do staffing services include?

Staffing services help you fill in the roles needed in your team, at least temporarily. With their suitable skills and experience, they can assist you with delivering the tasks you need to fulfil. Whether you need someone to be part of your wait staff, marketing staff, or customer service team, recruiting the best manpower resources available even at the last minute is crucial to keep your business running. 

Hospitality staffing

Running a hospitality business can be overwhelming, especially on a busy day or during a special event. In these situations, hiring a short-term barista, bartender, chef, concierge, or duty manager can keep your business running smoothly. They can be added manpower to help your entire team deliver the best service, or they can also be convenient replacements if you have key staff members calling in sick or needing a day off work. Having them on board can help you focus on important tasks while keeping your guests well-fed and entertained.

Admin staffing

Filing, planning, and data entry are additional workloads that can keep you constantly caught up. Getting help with admin tasks can take a load off your shoulders and free up your time so you can dedicate your energy to focusing on your primary duties. Whether you need a last-minute executive assistant, receptionist, or a data entry specialist to help you temporarily, hiring qualified ones can help grow your business efficiently, without paper jams, unanswered calls, and other kinds of chaos!

Marketing staffing

Hiring short-term marketing staff can help get your message across! Depending on the product or service you offer, your Tasker can approach your potential customers with offers, promotions, tasters, freebies, and other incentives to encourage them to engage with your business. They can also come up with marketing materials to help your business be known in your desired area. Sending out emails, making cold calls, and interacting with your customers can also be a part of their job.

Healthcare staffing

Outsourcing temporary physicians and nurses can help your business grow. They take care of your employees physically and mentally because healthy members of a team only mean continued success for your business. They can hold medical checkups and consultations for your organisation to ensure that your employees are in tip-top shape. It’s also highly crucial to have healthcare staff if running an office, clinic, school, church, or other institution. 

Recent Staffing tasks

Barista sage water just drips out no pressure

£100

London Colney, Hertfordshire

30th May 2026

The water just drips so maybe pump blocked

Help out in an event and be at the bar

£90

Islington, Greater London, N1

29th May 2026

EVENT ASSISTANT / BAR SUPPORT — IDEAS ON ICE We’re looking for a friendly, proactive and reliable person to help with our upcoming talk series Ideas on Ice. This is a casual event support role ideal for someone with hospitality, events or arts experience. Date: June 10th, 2026 Location: The Arc Collective, N1 7DF Hours: 4 PM to 10 PM Rate: £15 / hour Responsibilities Helping set up the venue before guests arrive Carrying boxes, drinks and event materials Assisting with general event logistics and organisation Serving beer, wine and Aperol spritz behind the bar during the event Assisting with pack-down after the event We’re looking for someone who is: Friendly and approachable Comfortable speaking to guests Physically able to lift and move boxes/crates Reliable and punctual Calm in fast-paced environments Ideally has basic bar or hospitality experience The atmosphere is creative, relaxed and community-oriented.

Mixologist/ bartender for 50th birthday. Drinks provided by uss

£160

Oakwood, Greater London

28th May 2026

We are throwing my mum a 50th birthday party at our house and would like an experienced mixologist/ bartender to be in our kitchen bar making cocktails and any drinks that guests request. If you have any particular presentation skills to impress guests even better! We will provide everything you need including the drinks but if you want to bring your own equipment feel free. Let me know if you have any questions!

Shop decoration, shelving and WC tiling

£50

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

28th May 2026

I want decorations, shelving and WC floor tiling.

Make and serve cocktails at a gala night

£500

Hoxton, Greater London

28th May 2026

- Gala night for end of year salsa school party - Make and serve 2 branded cocktails: spicy margarita, lychee martini - We can buy the table and furniture depending on the cost of you bringing it. - We can also buy the cocktail ingredients depending on the cost of you bringing it. - Expecting around 60-70 people - Job to run between 8pm and 12am

Fill out the audience at 2 hour music performance

£21

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

27th May 2026

My partner is hosting a contemporary music performance from 7pm–9pm. I’m worried numbers will be low and it will upset her so I’m looking for a few people who’d be happy to attend to fill out the numbers and help create a good audience atmosphere for the event. The only requirements are: - Attend the performance for the evening - Send me a short video clip during the event so I know you made it. Please note that tickets are approximately £6, which will have to come out of the fee offered. If you’re interested, send me a message and I’ll share the details.

Decoration for a birthday BBQ

£75

Ewell, Surrey

27th May 2026

We are looking for someone to help us with planning and putting up decorations for a birthday BBQ (e.g. suggesting decorations, blowing up balloons, hanging up garlands etc). We have already purchased decorations such as balloons and banners, but can share more details in case anything else is needed. BBQ is on Saturday 13 June, so could be done on Friday 12 June or Saturday 13 June morning

Serving drinks and cleaning up at party

£90

Hampstead, Greater London, NW3

27th May 2026

Dinner party for 12 people. Serving drinks, helping me plate up food and tidying up.

Handy man / person

£20

Bermondsey, Greater London, SE1

27th May 2026

Hi I’m running a charity event on June 13th for people and dogs - I’d love some help to set up gazebos and tables for start of event 8-10am Many thanks

Help me at my party please!

£100

Hampstead, Greater London, NW3

27th May 2026

Doing a birthday dinner for my husband. Need some help finishing dishes and plating things up, serving drinks and tidying up! Thanks!

Mattia was extremely helpful and willing in all areas of my party. He helped finish the dishes so that I could be at the dinner table and he made drinks and tidied up really well. It was a lot of work and he was very positive and energetic! Highly recommend!

Waitor to serve drinks and tidy please

£150

Upper Shirley, Greater London

27th May 2026

Light food preparation Serve food Serve drinks Tidy

Flower decoration for house warming

£60

Canning Town, Greater London, E16

26th May 2026

Need flower decor at main door and lounge area preferably orange or marigolds

Party tidy (sweep floor, pack away etc)

£100

Brockley, Greater London, SE4

26th May 2026

Event tidy up after birthday. Light tidy. Pack away chairs and tables, empty bins, sweep floor and remove decorations)

Exhibition stand assistant

£210

Marle Hill, Gloucestershire

26th May 2026

Help Needed at Everything Electric West (Cheltenham) We’re FLIT – a Cambridge-based company designing lightweight folding electric bikes, and we’re looking for someone friendly, confident, and reliable to help us at Everything Electric West on the 12th and 13th of June. The role will involve: - Assisting on our exhibition stand - Talking to visitors about the FLIT M2 - Helping manage test rides - General support throughout the event You do not need to be a cycling expert, but an interest in bikes, technology and design would definitely help. We’re mainly looking for someone approachable, proactive, and comfortable speaking with people. Event experience is a bonus but not essential. Location: Everything Electric West, Cheltenham Racecourse Dates: 12th June from 8am – 4pm 13th June from 10am - 4pm We can offer £15ph for the 14 hours you'd be needed. Please get in touch with a little bit about yourself and any relevant experience. Thanks! FLIT

Run the bbq at an event

£800

Mount End, Essex

25th May 2026

We will have a garden / pool party event with 80 people and are looking for someone to run the bbq. We will provide all groceries etc

Waitressing, washing up, and opening the door to guests.

£150

Tooting, Greater London, SW17

24th May 2026

We would like one or two people to help us with a barbecue in our garden. The helpers will be taking around the drinks, doing the washing up, and opening the door to guests. We anticipate between 25-35 guests.

Decorate balloon arch

£30

Brimsdown, Greater London

24th May 2026

I need a balloon arch decorated for a birthday. I already have a balloon arch and balloons so they just need to be pumped up and set up around the arch

Help set up decorations for children’s birthday party

£50

Hyde Park Corner, Greater London

24th May 2026

We just need some help this morning setting up for our daughter’s 6th birthday. Blowing up balloons with a pump, putting decorations up etc. Expected 2 hours or so work.

Serving staff for party.

£60

Chislehurst West, Greater London, BR7

24th May 2026

I would need someone to help serving drinks and food.

Event staff for small party

£75

Kentish Town, Greater London, NW5

5th Feb 2026

Hours: 4pm to 9pm (£15 p/h if required for more hours you will be paid per hour) We’re looking for a reliable and friendly assistant to support a small private gathering in London. The role involves helping set up the space, serving food and drinks throughout the event, keeping the area tidy, and assisting with clearing and cleanup at the end. Responsibilities Set up glassware, drinks station, and light event décor Welcome guests and offer drinks on arrival Serve wine, beer, soft drinks, and simple mixed drinks Keep the tables and serving area clean and well‑stocked Collect empty cups and maintain general tidiness Assist with clearing food/drink items during and after the event Final cleanup of the event space (surfaces, glasses, rubbish removal)

Very professional, punctual and friendly. She helped with everything we needed assistance with e.g. serving food, cleaning, dispensing drinks, meeting and greeting etc. We would definately request her services again!