An affluent county, Surrey has many service industry ties to London. Of all of the English counties, Surrey has the largest GDP per capita and, as a result, there are plenty of opportunities available for those looking for a catering role within the county.
No matter what your catering experience, there is a wide range of opportunities available through specialist catering recruitment agencies in Surrey. Corporate catering jobs are readily available, with large organisations such as Nikon, Canon and Samsung based within the county. The area is home to a wide range of hotels and restaurants seeking staff, and school caterers will be able to find opportunities at one of around 150 schools in the area.
Generally, recruitment agencies will be looking for staff with vocational qualifications and food hygiene certificates, but many employers will also offer training on the job. Salaries tend to range between around £15,000 and £30,000 per year, with hourly rates of pay set at between £7 and £8 for many temporary and contract employees.
A number of employers in this sector also offer apprenticeship opportunities - an increasingly common way of hiring and training staff who are passionate about pursuing a career within the catering industry.
