Hospitality
Meeting industry demands by connecting businesses with skilled talent
Overview
First class support for businesses and people
Hospitality is about making people feel welcome and providing them with an experience to remember. We believe it should be the same when you’re working with a recruitment agency.
If you’re a business, we’ll get to know your needs and goals so we put forward the right candidates. If you’re looking for Hospitality jobs, we’ll sit down with you to find out what your ideal role looks like.
For employers
Hospitality recruitment that you can rely on
Many of our recruiters have worked in Hospitality themselves, from Chefs to General managers, so they not only understand the industry but are passionate about it too.
With an 80% success rate in hiring from the screening stage and a database of more than 320,000 job seekers, Search can save you time and resources in finding the best Hospitality people for your business.
For candidates
Find your next Hospitality role with Search
Whether you like working front of house or behind the scenes, we’re dedicated to connecting you with Hospitality jobs in an industry that you love.
From restaurants, bars and hotels to hospitals and schools, we help people find their niche in whatever aspect of the Hospitality industry suits them. Speak to a member of the team today to see how we can support your job search.
Contact us
Speak to your local Search team
With 15 regional offices, we have a national presence. Our consultants are experts in their field. They have detailed knowledge of their local market, including the trends, changes and challenges businesses and employees in Hospitality face.
This puts us in the best possible position to advise our clients and candidates on the right opportunities and available talent. Get in touch for a confidential chat.
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Specialist Hospitality sectors that we support
Specialist Hospitality sectors that we support
01 Business & Industry
As market leaders in corporate catering, we enable the provision of food services within corporate environments, such as office buildings, business parks, and corporate campuses, for external vendors and in-house culinary teams. Our Business and Industry specialists source quality temporary and permanent staff across a range of offerings, including cafeterias, catering services, and on-site dining options. With an emphasis on culinary quality and variety, we represent businesses impeccably and enhance employee satisfaction across Business and Industry.
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Specialist Hospitality sectors that we support
Specialist Hospitality sectors that we support
02 Education & Healthcare
We work for market-leading contract catering specialists in settings like prep schools, private schools, and universities. Our contract caterers and chefs play a pivotal role in providing nutritious and diverse meals to students and staff, contributing to overall wellness within educational communities. We also partner with leading healthcare providers, providing compassionate, personalised, and nourishing food services that support the wellbeing of patients, residents, and staff in hospitals, private hospitals, and care home settings.
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Specialist Hospitality sectors that we support
Specialist Hospitality sectors that we support
03 Restaurant, Hotels & Events
Chosen by the UK’s largest names in the restaurant, hotel, and event industry, we have built a strong reputation as a reliable recruitment partner focused on delivering an excellent customer experience. Our extensive database of active and skilled candidates makes us well placed to source permanent and temporary staff on a retained basis or at pace on assignment. Whether that be front of house who leave a lasting impression on your guests or back of house, well-versed in delivering outstanding quality food in fast-paced demanding environments.
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Specialist Hospitality sectors that we support
Specialist Hospitality sectors that we support
04 Luxury
We recruit chefs and hospitality staff for prestigious establishments such as private members clubs, 5-star hotels, and fine dining restaurants. Luxury venues prioritise excellence in culinary arts and service and require exceptional skills, creativity, and genuinely passionate professionals to match. To identify and secure the highest quality culinary talent for discerning clientele, Search undergoes a meticulous selection process.
For Job Seekers
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We’re hiring for roles such as Chefs, Catering Assistants, Housekeeping, Bar Staff, Front of House, and Events.
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Not always. For many entry-level roles like Kitchen Porter or Housekeeping, a good work ethic and willingness to learn go a long way. Some employers offer full training on the job.
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Yes. Hospitality is ideal for flexible work. We offer weekend, evening and short-term shifts across a wide range of venues.
For Employers
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Yes. We have a pool of experienced, fully referenced candidates ready to cover anything from a weekend shift to a full season.
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Absolutely. We regularly support hotels, restaurants, stadiums and caterers with urgent bookings and flexible teams during busy periods.
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Testimonials
What our candidates say
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“The team is very professional and supportive. I've never met such a great recruiter in 21 years of my career! Your recruiting skills and understanding of catering is outstanding.”
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“I’ve been placed in a temporary position by Search by some of the best consultants I have worked with. The agency is proactive and do exactly what they say they will.”
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“Search have always found me the best brands with great jobs. They have brilliant communication as well. I could not fault them.”
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“Search contacted me and matched me to a company where I was successful in securing a position. I would never have known about the job without their professional guidance.”
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“Carla was amazing. Prompt with all the info and replies, we built great rapport. If the opportunity presents itself in the future, I’d happily come back.”
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“Louise and Vik are lovely. They go out of their way for you. I trust them to find me the right role which matches my values and ethics.”
