Efficient staff scheduling is one of the most powerful ways to keep an event running smoothly and on budget. When shifts are well planned, every role is covered, staff stay motivated, and guests receive the best possible service. Poor scheduling, by contrast, leads to costly overtime, tired team members, and last-minute stress that can spoil…
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Hire Bilingual Event Staff in London: Why and How to Find the Best Multilingual Talent
London hosts international conferences, music festivals, exhibitions, and sporting events that attract visitors from every corner of the globe. Organisers face the challenge of welcoming guests who speak many different languages while maintaining smooth operations and a warm atmosphere. One practical way to meet this challenge is to hire bilingual event staff in London who…
Hire Event Staff for Large Events: Expert Guide for Successful UK Events
Planning a large conference, festival, or corporate celebration can feel overwhelming when every detail matters. Guests expect seamless service, smooth check-ins, and quick responses to any issue, yet many organisers underestimate the number of people required to keep everything running well. Hiring the right event staff provides a practical solution by putting experienced professionals in…
Why is staff retention important? How to attract and retain the best hospitality staff
High staff turnover is one of the biggest challenges for hotels, restaurants, and event venues in the United Kingdom. Recruitment costs rise, guest service suffers, and managers spend valuable hours replacing employees rather than growing their business. The good news is that improving hospitality staff retention is achievable with the right approach. By understanding why…
How to Choose the Best Temporary Staffing Recruitment Agency
When deadlines loom and teams are stretched thin, businesses turn to temporary staffing agencies to keep operations running smoothly. Even if it’s hospitality, admin, retail, or events, selecting the best temporary recruitment agency can significantly impact your organisation’s productivity and service quality. A strong partner will provide not only vetted and trained personnel but also…
Bar Staff Training – The Complete Guide to Building a Skilled and Reliable Team
Training bar staff properly is essential for running a smooth and profitable venue. Whether you operate a bar, pub, restaurant, or events-based business like Brightsparks, a well-structured bar staff training programme ensures high performance, customer satisfaction, and compliance with legal standards. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of bar staff training, using proven methods, factual…
Where are they now?
Episode 7 I think Sarah says it all so, in her words!: “My name is Sarah, I’m 25, Irish and a big fan of Brightsparks! I worked with Brightsparks for nearly 4 years while I lived in London. I was working full time but on a temporary basis in a primary school so Brightsparks was…
Where are they now?
Episode 6 Jonny worked with us at a range of amazing events as well as going on to work directly with one of our clients as part of their F1 hospitality team! Jonny: 2008 – 2012 It might be nearly a decade since I last worked with Brightsparks, but the work I did with them…
Where are they now?
Episode 5 Naomi is currently working as a receptionist and said that she re-lived some really nice memories whilst writing the below! Naomi: December 2011 – June 2015 If I’m to be very honest i had no desire to work in hospitality before Brightsparks. I had just left college at the time and was desperate…