We're a straightforward staffing agency for cocktail bars and restaurants. Temp shifts filled quickly. Permanent hires done properly. No fluff — just the right person, in the right place.
Temporary
Last-minute and planned cover
Permanent
Long-term placements that stick
Roles We Place
Who we supply
Cocktail Bartenders
Cocktail Bartenders
Skilled mixologists with experience across high-volume cocktail bars and fine-dining venues. Confident behind the stick, fast under pressure, and guest-focused from first order to last call.
Barbacks
Barbacks
The reliable force behind a smooth bar operation — keeping stock replenished, ice full, and the bar clean so bartenders can focus entirely on guests.
Floor Staff
Floor Staff
Polished, personable waiting staff who elevate the guest experience. Whether it's a seated dinner, a standing reception, or a busy cocktail event — service delivered with confidence and warmth.
Supervisors
Supervisors
Experienced individuals who step in and take charge from day one — maintaining service standards and acting as the point of contact between management and front-of-house. Ideal for busy shifts or last-minute cover.
Hosts
Hosts
First impressions matter. Well-presented, warm, and professional — greeting guests, managing reservations, and ensuring every arrival feels expected and valued. Perfect for restaurants, members' clubs, and private events.
Cleaners
Cleaners
Reliable, thorough cleaning cover for pre-service, post-service, and deep cleans — keeping your venue spotless and to the highest standard.
Where We Work
London's finest venues, staffed by FCP
From rooftop cocktail bars to grand hotel dining rooms — we place talented hospitality professionals where it matters most.
Cocktail Bars
Hotel Bars
Fine Dining
Rooftop Venues
Client Feedback
What our clients say
Trusted by venues across London — from intimate cocktail bars to landmark hotel properties.
★★★★★
"FCP filled three last-minute bartender shifts for us on a Friday afternoon. The staff were polished, on time, and required zero hand-holding. Absolute lifesavers."
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James W.
Bar Manager · Shoreditch
★★★★★
"We've used several agencies over the years, but FCP genuinely understands hospitality. The candidates they send actually want to be there. Our team loves working alongside FCP staff."
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Sarah R.
Operations Director · City Hotel Group
★★★★★
"Quick to respond, quality candidates, fair pricing. We've been using FCP for permanent placements too now — Chris and the team really know their stuff."
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Marcus O.
Head of F&B · Canary Wharf Venue
★★★★★
"Refreshingly straightforward. No endless back-and-forth — just great people, confirmed fast. We use FCP as our go-to whenever we need reliable cover."
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Tanya P.
Events Manager · Mayfair Private Members Club
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Venues We've Partnered With
About FCP Hospitality
Industry expertise. Uncompromising standards.
FCP Hospitality is led by senior hospitality and finance professionals with decades of combined experience across London's most prestigious venues. We exist to raise the standard of hospitality staffing — for clients and candidates alike.
Who We Are
Built on experience. Driven by excellence.
FCP Hospitality was established by a team of professionals who have operated at the highest levels of London's luxury hospitality and finance sectors. With direct experience spanning bar operations, front-of-house management, senior leadership, and financial strategy, our founding team understands every dimension of the business.
That depth of knowledge is what sets us apart. We do not simply match CVs to job descriptions — we draw on first-hand industry insight to place the right people in the right environments, ensuring both candidate and client succeed.
Leadership
The team behind FCP
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Fabian Berisha
Co-Founder · Finance & Strategy
Fabian leads the financial and strategic direction of FCP Hospitality, combining a rigorous finance background with direct experience in the hospitality sector. His dual expertise ensures the business operates with commercial discipline while remaining deeply connected to the standards and demands of premium venue operations.
Finance & Hospitality
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Chris Cser
Co-Founder · Client & Talent Relations
With over 15 years of experience in premium hospitality, Chris has built his career around the craft of mixology — progressing from bartender to Bar Manager and General Manager across some of London's most demanding venues. A published author of Cocktail Canvas (2025) and a specialist in cocktail programme development, menu creation, and beverage management, his deep understanding of bar operations informs every placement FCP makes at the highest level.
15+ Years in Hospitality
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Paolo Berisha
Co-Founder · Client & Talent Relations
Paolo brings over 13 years of senior hospitality experience across bar management, front-of-house operations, and venue leadership within London's premium sector. His thorough knowledge of service standards and operational requirements positions him as a trusted partner for clients seeking staffing solutions that genuinely reflect the calibre of their establishment.
"The hospitality industry deserves a staffing partner that operates to the same standards it holds itself to. We built FCP to be exactly that."
FCP Hospitality was established to address a clear gap in the market: a specialist agency with genuine, practitioner-level knowledge of luxury hospitality — one capable of representing both talent and client with equal rigour and professionalism.
We bring to every engagement the perspective of professionals who have operated within these environments at the highest level. We understand the pressures clients face, the expectations guests hold, and the qualities that distinguish truly exceptional hospitality professionals. That understanding is the foundation of every placement we make.
What Drives Us
Our values
Craft First
We hold hospitality to the same standard as any skilled profession. The people we represent are proud of what they do — and so are we.
Genuine Partnership
We're not a transaction. We build lasting relationships with both candidates and clients — because the best placements come from deep trust.
No Compromises
We would rather take longer to find the right fit than place the wrong person. Quality is non-negotiable, and we stand behind every recommendation we make.
For Venues
The Right Staff, When You Need Them
Whether you need temporary support to complement your team or a long-term addition who truly fits — we find the right people, without the fuss.
Temporary Cover
Same-day & short-notice shifts
Permanent Placements
Carefully matched, long-term hires
Location
Serving venues in London
Get in Touch
Drop us an email and we'll aim to respond within the hour during working hours.
To discuss a potential partnership or find out more about what we do, an email is perfect.
For Hospitality Professionals
Your Next Role Starts Here
We place talented individuals into some of London's most respected venues — bartenders, servers, supervisors and more. Get in touch and let's find the right fit for you.
Temporary Shifts
Flexible work when you want it
Permanent Roles
Careers in great venues
Location
Serving venues in London
Get in Touch
Send us your details by email and one of our team will be in touch with you.
