From thorough screening of brand ambassadors to meticulous event-day execution, our proven four-week preparation process ensures quality product demonstrations that create authentic connections between brands and customers.

As the hospitality industry evolves in 2025, emerging trends in technology integration, workforce flexibility, and strategic partnerships are reshaping how organizations approach their staffing challenges and operational success.

Buttoned Up Services is excited to exhibit once again at the invitation-only Performance Foodservice Middendorf Fall Food Show. The event kicks off with a pre-show cocktail party on the evening of Sept. 16 at St. Louis Union Station, followed by the main event on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In this conversation, Buttoned Up Services co-founder and president Leland Macon reveals how his company is tackling the food service and hospitality industry’s labor crunch head-on. They’re crafting a playbook for staffing success that’s turning heads across...

Buttoned Up Services recently placed a full-time Kitchen Manager at a faith-based nursing home in the St. Louis area. This marks our first full-time placement, demonstrating our ability to provide comprehensive staffing solutions beyond temporary staffing. Our journey...

We’re excited to announce the expansion of our offerings to include brand ambassador services. This new program is designed to help businesses across Missouri elevate their brand presence at various events, from in-store product demonstrations to trade shows and...

Buttoned Up Services is proud to announce the expansion of our premium service staff solutions to country clubs in the Kansas City metropolitan area. With years of experience providing polished, professional, and experienced staff to exclusive clubs and venues in the...

Meet Nate Gardner, a rising star on the Buttoned Up Services team. As an account manager, Nate is dedicated to understanding each client’s unique staffing needs and ensuring seamless operations through reliable, experienced hospitality professionals. With a passion...

Anthoine Shell, co-founder and operations principal of Buttoned Up Services, has been immersed in the world of hospitality since his first job at McDonald’s. His culinary journey has taken him from executive chef positions at country clubs to managing corporate dining...

The spring and summer months are filled with reasons to celebrate—from graduations to weddings and everything in between. While these joyful gatherings create memories to last a lifetime, planning and executing them can be incredibly stressful. That's where Buttoned...