The Fine Print When You Hire a Serving Staff

You may want to make sure that these points are in writing or consider adding them:

• The hourly rate or the pricing structure that you have discussed and agreed upon for all items and services including overtime.
• The party information including the address, and arrival and departure times.
• Proof of workman's comp insurance or a statement that they carry it. If you are hiring staff direct, you should consider this carefully and make sure you are covered if a staff person slips and is injured on the job. Check your homeowner's policy or perhaps your state's guidelines and see if they provide some sort of temporary insurance for these situations before you consider how you want to hire serving staff.
• Their cancellation policy or procedure for a "force majeure" situation - meaning what happens if there is an unforeseen circumstance, natural or otherwise, on the day or leading up to the day of the party which makes it impossible for the event to take place.

I hope you have a great event and that these tips helped!