Silver service waiters and waitresses serve food on to customers plates from a platter.
For those wishing to take on silver service jobs, experience of working in a restaurant is often considered to be more valuable than formal educational qualifications. Inexperienced staff may be asked to complete a day's trial in a restaurant before they are given a job. It is possible for school leavers to enter into silver service jobs through securing a place on an apprenticeship scheme in hospitality and catering.
New employees are typically provided with on-the-job training from experienced staff members. Some employers encourage their staff to study for NVQs at Level 2 or 3 or to attend training courses from The Academy of Food and Wine Service or The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
Silver service staff are employed by restaurants, hotels and contract catering companies and are in demand throughout the UK. Overseas work on cruise ships and in resorts is also readily available, with employment openings commonly being advertised through specialist catering recruitment agencies. The majority of full-time silver service staff work on a rota system, which may include public holiday and weekend hours. Part-time and seasonal employment is common.
Silver service staff may earn between £7,000 and £12,000 a year, depending on their age. With experience, salaries may increase to around £15,000 a year, with head waiters and waitresses earning £18,000 or more a year. In many restaurants, silver service staff are able to top up their earnings with tips from their customers. Silver service staff with experience may move into higher paid sommelier roles. Alternatively, they may become assistant restaurant managers.
Jobline Recruitment specialises in both Perm/Temp positions. We provide Managers, Receptionists, House Keepers, Porters, Front of House staff, setting the standard for quality and reliability in the industry. Our rigorous recruitment process guarantee candidate compliance with RTW regulations and thorough reference checks. Explore the difference with Jobline: Outstanding service at EXCEPTIONALLY COMPETATIVE rates. We are here for you 24/7
211a Marsland Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 3ND
Do you need help finding top Chefs and Hospitality staff? Platinum Recruitment are a local Hospitality specialist who have been working within the industry since 2005. Our recruiters are all ex-Hospitality staff, so have first-hand knowledge of the industry and are able to find the very best talent for your business. We recruit permanent vacancies, as well as supporting with temporary staffing. Enquire now to speak to one of our specialist team
Suite 4, 1st Floor, Ocean 80, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AQ
RED Recruitment Network has been extending employment opportunities in Recruitment, Sales, Commercial and Hospitality since 2002. For Recruitment, they cater to candidates from all levels. For Sales and Commercial, they only consider experienced staff. For Hospitality, they put forward mid to senior roles. Located in Birmingham, they satisfy permanent, temporary and contract appointments through strategies like headhunting and executive search.
Westbourne Manor 17 Westbourne Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 3TR
Platinum Recruitment specialises in providing staffing solutions for the Hospitality Industry. Founded in 2005, they fill permanent and temporary roles such as Head Chef, Hotel Manager and Waiter. With offices in Bournemouth and Southampton, this agency serves clients both in the UK and internationally.
Suite 4, 1st Floor, Richmond House Yelverton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1DA
With over 20 years of experience, Ginger Hospitality specialises in finding Chefs, Cooks, General Managers, and Front-of-House Managers at all levels for a variety of hospitality enterprises. They recruit for a variety of hospitality roles, for professional kitchens and brigades, on both a temporary and permanent basis. The company has worked with companies like Mytton Fold, Berkely Inns Limited, Belmond, Grove, Farncombe, and more.
Suite 11, Manor Court, Salesbury Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XR
Richard's Catering Agency has a breadth of experience matching qualified candidates with a diverse client group, including hotels, public houses, and restaurants nationwide. Since its establishment in 1956, the London-based firm has been hiring personnel for various roles such as Chef, Comi Staff, Bar Staff, Kitchen Porter, Barista, Pastry Chef, Sommelier, and Restaurant Manager. Richard's Catering Agency delivers staff at all levels.
31 Theobald's Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8SP
Based in Oxfordshire, Red Star Associates is a staffing company that provides services to the Catering and Hospitality sectors. The agency covers all disciplines and levels, recruiting from Commis Chef to General Manager, Receptionist to Restaurant Manager, and Trainee Sommelier to Sales & Marketing Manager.
44 Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6AL
Ashdown Appointments perform Hospitality & Catering recruitment within the South East. They deliver solutions to a wide range of establishments such as restaurants, hotels, bars, retail and leisure outlets, and caterers. They cover roles such as Sous Chef, Head Chef, Commis Chef, Pastry Chef, FOH Team Leader, Duty Manager, General Manager, and more. They have over 25 years of recruitment experience and are based in Sussex.
39 Millbrook Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1DH
Goldstar Recruitment is a local Hospitality agency that works for a wide range of clients. They fill permanent and temporary vacancies in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and surrounding areas. GoldStar Recruitment caters to an array of restaurants, gastro pubs, event companies, schools, and universities.
Unit 15, Glenmore Business Park, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1JL
Yellow 42 Recruitment exclusively deals with Hospitality and Catering recruitment. They were founded in 2020, after their founder's 20 years of experience in the Hotel industry. Partnering with hotels, restaurants, banquets and high end dining establishments, their track record includes providing almost 80,000 work hours in 2021. They are based in Hamilton.
8 Douglas Street, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, ML3 0BP
BardWood Support Services is an Essex-based talent solutions expert that has been focusing on the Facilities Management sector for over 18 years. They assign personnel in an array of contract, permanent, and temporary vacancies. Serving an extensive client portfolio, the agency also delivers services to Catering, Commercial & Domestic Cleaning, and Security functions and Training courses. They are certified members of Cyber Essentials Plus.
Woodland Place, Hurricane Way, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8YB
TTW Recruitment, situated in Kingsbridge, exclusively deals with recruitment in Hospitality and Catering, helping the likes of hotels, restaurants and catering events. Leveraging their team's collective experience of over 50 years, they are on the lookout for applicants in junior to senior management, and chef titles of all levels. Launched in 2014, they have a client portfolio that includes Stay Original Co., Berwick Lodge and houseandhotels.
Westering, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3AD
Goldenkeys focuses on placing Hospitality staff nationwide and abroad. For over 15 years, they have been sourcing staff to fill permanent and seasonal roles such as Chef, Stewardess, Deckhand, and Receptionist. Their client portfolio includes hotels, contract catering, country clubs, gastro pubs, restaurants, health spas, and private members clubs.
1st Floor, 239 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 6SA
BIA People is a trusted supplier of staffing solutions in London and Manchester's Catering and Hospitality markets. Since its establishment, the talent agency has been recruiting for various permanent and temporary appointments from their Hammersmith branch. The types of roles they recruit for include Caterer, Waiter, Hospitality Manager, and Administrative Assistant. BIA People also provides training for qualified candidates.
10-16 Scrutton Street, Shoreditch, City of London, London, EC2A 4RU
Mayfair Recruitment Services operates across the London area. They were founded in 1996 and specialise in recruiting Operations professionals on a temporary, permanent, or hourly basis. They assess their candidates on their right to work visas, language, presentation, experience, education, and technical certifications. Mayfair have worked with the likes of Marriott, Jumeirah, The Landmark London, UKHA, and more.
48 Crawford St, Westminster, London, W1H 1JY
With a focus on the Catering and Hospitality industries, Top Chef Recruitment delivers talent to various clients in Catering & Events, Hotels & Restaurants, and Private Households & Offshore. With teams based in Brighton, Derby, Peterborough, and Europe, the company finds candidates for permanent and temporary assignments nationwide and abroad. Top Chef Recruitment was recognised as the 2021 SME News Specialist Hospitality Recruiter of the Year.
Unicorn House, Wellington Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3EH
IPH Recruitment has a breadth of experience in providing Hospitality and Catering staff to businesses nationwide and overseas. With over 20 years of experience, they typically hire on a permanent and temporary basis from their offices in Faringdon. For temporary placements, they offer staffing support for events, venues, and festivals across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and surrounding areas.
Faringdon Business Centre, Volunteer Way, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7YR
Welcome Events is a full-service, fully licensed and bonded staffing firm based in London with experience in all aspects of the service sector. The agency specialises in offering expert event workers with years of experience for every occasion, including exhibitions, weddings, conferences, leafleting, and corporate events. They have worked with companies like Stott and May, Sprovieri, Este Lauder, Shell, BBC, and more.
Tor Gardens, Kensington, London, W8 4HX
Neway International recruits applicants for the Catering and Hospitality sectors. They have experience in serving businesses like hotels, restaurants and event venues with permanent and temporary Chefs, Porters, Room Attendants and more. Depending on the client's requirements, they can meet demands for a single individual or a whole team.
7 Accommodation Rd, Golders Green, London, NW11 8ED
Vescala is a managed service provider for the temporary workforce. They cover the entire recruitment process from planning, requisition, sourcing, interview, selection and compliance up to onboarding. Additionally, they handle invoicing, performance management and reporting. Launched in 2015, they partner with public organisations like the NHS and government departments, as well as private enterprises in Construction, Manufacturing and Higher Education.
2nd Floor Elder House, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 3DX
Taste Hospitality Recruitment Ltd is a niche agency that recruits professionals for permanent jobs for luxury and award-winning venues around the UK. They recruit for a variety of roles like Head Chef, Senior Soul Chef, Pastry Chef, Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, and Restaurant Supervisor. The company's office is located in Bury.
8 Tenterden Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0EG
Metro Hospitality has been placing Hospitality professionals throughout London and the UK since 2009. They work with Caterers, Hotels, Venues, Private Events, Corporate Events, and more. They also recruit Promotional staff for roles such as Brand Ambassador, Product Demonstrator, and Leafletting Staff. In fact, they have delivered to clients like Dolce & Gabbana, Tag Heuer, BrandFuel, Samsung, Lexington Catering, and Compass Group.
Unit J309, Old Biscuit Factory, 100 Clement's Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 4DG
Stellamar Employment Solutions supplies Technical professionals to the Maritime industry, covering Seagoing, Ship Management, Commercial Shipping, and Ship Design & Construction vacancies. They also cater to the Hospitality and Ultra-High Net Worth sectors globally, covering premium employers such as cruises, luxury hotels, resorts, private jets, villas, and more. Their client database include the Royal Carribean, Porto Montenegro, and more.
Mountbatten House, 1 Grosvenor Square, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2JU
212 Recruitment Consultants is a nationwide recruitment firm dedicated to pairing the right people with the right jobs. They specialise in a variety of industries, including Industrial (Warehousing and Production), Hospitality, and Commercial in the UK. The agency recruits for a variety of roles on a contract, temporary, emergency, and permanent basis. They are based in the West Midlands.
West Midlands House, Gipsy Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2HA
Established in 1996, Dial-a-Worker is a recruitment agency that provides a variety of candidates, such as Farm & Field Workers, Factory Workers, Labourers, Cleaning and Housekeeping staff, Tractor Drivers, FLT Drivers and HGV drivers. The company is GLAA-licensed and is based in Norfolk.
Sandpit Lodge, Reepham Road, Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2LJ
CRSgroup is a Sussex-based recruitment partner that meets the staffing needs of employers in the Catering, Commercial, Hospitality, and Industrial divisions. They operate nationwide and select personnel who fit a plethora of permanent, contract, and temporary vacancies. Since their incorporation in 2002, they have been sourcing Bar Staff, Cleaners, Forklift Operatives, Housekeepers, Kitchen Porters, Production Workers, and Receptionists.
74 London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1DD
Omnia Recruitment has been recruiting Sales and Marketing professionals since 2005 from their location in Plymouth. They open for permanent assignments from Administrative Support Staff to Account and Relationship Managers to Sales Directors and Heads of Sales. They work across Media, Advertising, Leisure & Hospitality, Operational and Administrative fields. They have an applicant network consisting of seven million contacts from all over the UK.
The Old Fire Store, Manadon Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3UY
H&D Recruitment focuses on supplying an array of personnel to various assignments at all levels. Headquartered in Hounslow, they offer their expertise to a broad range of clients across the UK, including Hospitality, Security, and Warehouse markets. They also deliver staffing services to the Aviation and Medical divisions. H&D Recruitment often caters to Factories, Industries, Restaurants, and Retail.
4 Bell Parade Bell Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 3NU
Mum, established in 2019, meets the staffing requirements of an array of employers in the Hospitality and Leisure verticals. With a team based in London, they also cover the Catering, Recreation, Sports, and Travel divisions. Mum operates nationwide and aids in meeting appointments across all levels. These include Commercial Director, Director of Operations, Executive Chef, Group Financial Controller, and Marketing Manager.
Pharmacy Chambers, High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6AP
Constellation, a trusted recruitment solutions provider, deals exclusively with the Catering & Hospitality, Culinary & Kitchen, Facilities & Cleaning, and Food Service sectors. Their expertise covers employers across the UK and Ireland, and they source candidates on a flexible and permanent basis for various assignments. These include Chefs de Partie, Cleaners, Event Staff, Kiosk Staff, Kitchen Porters, Restaurant & Bar Managers, and Sous Chefs.
37 Ailsa Road, St Margarets, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1QJ
Downtown Recruitment is a local staffing consultancy for Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, dealing with appointments in Commercial, Industrial and Catering. Example areas they cover are Office, Sales, Marketing, IT, Engineering and Warehouse. They assist applicants seeking permanent, temporary and contract jobs through their main office in Thame. They were founded in 1986 and their team has a combined experience of more than 30 years.
109 High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DZ
HHS Group, a talent solutions provider, sources and selects job seekers for roles in homeless hostels. The agency assigns personnel to a wide variety of full-time, temporary, and temp-to-perm positions. They commonly recruit Agency Staff, Bank Workers, Cleaners, Emergency Outreach Workers, Night Concierges, Project Workers, Relief Staff, Security Staff, and Support Workers from four locations.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
Staff Point offers a specialist recruitment service in catering, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, production and retail. They work out of the Huddersfield area, but cover the whole of the UK.
8 Brooks Yard, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2EP
UIG UK is a recruitment agency that works across multiple markets. These include Healthcare, Hospitality, Real Estate, Construction and Retail Services. Their background is in supplying staff in the UAE and Gulf region, but they now also serve the UK sector from their base in London.
71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
With 40 years of experience in the industry, The Staff Agency provides staffing solutions to multiple sectors, but mostly to the Office and Commercial sectors. They have worked with Siemens, BMW, and NHS. The agency recruits personnel on a temporary and permanent basis.
2 The Pavillions, Avroe Crescent, Blackpool Business Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2DP
Fizz Recruitment is focused on matching professionals with career opportunities across the Retail Hospitality, Warehouse & Distribution, Construction, and Engineering markets. Equipped with 30 years of experience in the industry, they have taken on projects from UK's largest warehouses, retail spaces, and construction sites such as Costco and Knowlton & Newman. Fixx Recruitment is headquartered in Surrey.
The Atrium, Curtis Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1XA
Easy Hands International Ltd helps fulfil appointments in Logistics, Healthcare and Hospitality. Working across the UK and Europe, they open permanent, temporary and contract vacancies through their locations in Finchley and Corby. Their operations started in 2018 and their consultants have more than 10 years of experience. They are also members of the Association of Labour Providers and are licenced with the Gangmasters Licensing Authority.
Central House, 1 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London, N3 1UX
Hospitality Search International operates from multiple locations, including in the UK, Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Established in 1995, the company works with hotels and restaurants, recruiting for Management, Heads of Department, Corporate and Assistant roles.
4th Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
MRJ Associates is a multi-sector company that carries out talent outsourcing services to candidates and clients within the Public and Private industries. The company facilitates temporary and permanent placements for roles such as Chef, Driver, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Executive Officer, Social Worker, Housing Officer, PA, Early Years and Educator. They have branches both in London and Birmingham.
Electric Avenue, Innova Park, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7GD
A Defence and Security-focused talent sourcing company, Benchmark Search places personnel in an array of appointments at all levels. Working across the UK, USA, EMEA, and Asia, they also cover Hospitality & Retail, Infrastructure, and Law sectors. With a team based in London, the firm aids in filling various roles, such as general management and senior-level assignments.
33 St James Square, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4JS
Mayday Employment is an independent Banbury-based agency that was established in 1997. They supply Warehouse, Office, Driving, Hospitality, Catering, and Technical talents to a number of industries for permanent and temporary needs. Mayday Employment have partnered with a digital marketing agency to better recruit candidates.
No.1 White Lion Walk, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5UD
Kellan Group is a recruitment agency that provides permanent, contract, temporary and interim opportunities to the following sectors: Accounting and Finance, Hospitality and Leisure, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Retail. The agency is a REC and has three recruitment brands: Berkeley Scott, Quantica and RK.
4th Floor 16 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5UG
The McNair Partnership is a UK and EMEA recruitment agency. They have divisions dedicated to the Financial Services, and Oil & Gas markets. They also cover Hospitality, Construction, Law, Security, Real Estate, Sports, and Sales. The McNair Partnership has been operating for more than 26 years.
Kingswick House Kingswick Drive, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7BH
McCord Recruitment Services is a specialist Engineering staffing firm that offers permanent, temporary and graduate recruitment solutions across the UK. They offer free candidate replacements and a reimbursement structure for unsuccessful placements. The firm also provides resume and interview support for candidates. They've previously recruited for Technical Authors, Configuration Engineers, Estimators, Aircraft Fitters, and CNC Machinists.
Covent Garden 71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Anchor Conzult supplies staff to a wide range of sectors including Administration, Accounting & Finance, Education, Health & Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, and IT & Telecoms. Among the roles they cover are Handyman, Cook, Factory Staff, Chef, Security Guard, Care Worker, and a whole lot more. They provide their pool of talents with coaching, training and mentoring. Anchor Conzult are members of the REC and are CIS approved.
The Arc, 420 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP
A multi-sector recruitment specialist, Genesis Employment helps meet staffing needs in the Agricultural Labouring, Building & Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing, Hospitality & Catering, Office, Accounts, & Customer Service, and Warehouse & Distribution markets across the UK. They are an accredited member of the Association of Labour Providers, and aid in filling temporary, contract, and permanent vacancies across all levels.
2nd Floor, 8 Hay Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5RF
Angel Recruitment caters to the Hospitality & Catering, Business Management & Administration, Facilities & Industrial, Social Care, and Managed Services industries. They feature the Angel Academy of Excellence (AAEE), which ensures their candidates are well-trained. Established in 1965, they have offices throughout the UK located in London, Essex, Kent, Hampshire, and North East England.
4 Union Street, London Bridge, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1SZ
C2 Recruitment caters to the Retail, Fashion, Hospitality and Leisure sectors. The agency was established by a team of senior Retail managers in 2008 and has offices in Shrewsbury (HQ), Manchester, Birmingham and London. With clients ranging from high street boutiques to global chains, C2 finds permanent, contract and interim staff such as Store Managers, Restaurant Assistant Managers and Head Chefs.
Pinewood House, Shelton Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8BL
New Recruits is a recruitment agency deals with the supply of Industrial, Automotive, Catering, Commercial, Transport and Logistics professionals throughout the UK. The agency has branches in Banbury, Bicester, Coventry, Oxford and Swindon, and they recruit for various positions such as Warehouse Operative, Machine Operative, Loader, Administrator, Front of House, Driver, Marquee Erector, Cleaner.
11 Church Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5LR
Exact Resourcing provides recruitment solutions in Cambridge and Newmarket, and surrounding areas such as Ely and Bury St Edmunds, for industries like Accounting & Finance, Administration, Catering and Hospitality, Call Centre, Marketing, Sales, and IT. The agency recruits for perm and temp roles.
16 Clocktower Mews, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LL
Established in 2003, Catermatch Solutions assists candidates and employers with temporary and permanent Catering and Hospitality roles. They have a team of recruiters who have all previously worked within the Catering industry. They are located in Manchester and recruit nationwide.
53 King Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 4LQ
Chefs and Events Staffing specialises in filling long-term or permanent vacancies within the Hospitality and Catering industries. They supply Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Hostesses, Waiting and Relief staff to local companies of all sizes in Hampshire and surrounding areas through their offices in Portsmouth and Southampton.
Arena Business Centre, Threefield Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3LP
Varang Recruitment Solutions works within the Health & Social Care, Catering & Hospitality, and Business Support sectors. Some roles they fill include Practice Nurse, Cook/Chef, Cleaner, Recruitment Consultant, Support Worker, and Health Care Assistant. The company is based in Slough.
268 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4DX
Lobster Recruitment works with employers and job seekers within the Healthcare, Motor, Driving, Industrial, Hospitality, Social Care, Education, Office, Sales, and Commercial sectors. Founded in 2006, the agency supplies permanent and temporary staffing solutions across the UK through its offices in Brighton, Caterham, Chichester, Crawley, Eastbourne, Haywards Heath, and Worthing.
Stephenson Way, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1TN
Hospitality Pro is a staffing agency that has over 10 years of experience providing candidates in the Hospitality space. Their client services include consultancy, temporary recruitment, 360 recruitment, executive search, and RPO. They also provide a range of online courses to their candidates. Some roles they recruit for include Chef de Partie, Senior Sommelier, Bartender, Assistant Manager, Waiter/Waitress, Chef, and Floor Manager.
Kemp House, 152 - 160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
A Company built on foundations of Traditional Ethics but with a Modern View. Xceed Recruitment is a leading Multi-Sector Organisation supplying both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions nationwide. We understand that the modern workplace has evolved significantly over the past decade, Meaning our clients needs and requirements from us have also changed. We greet every role with a flexible attitude to create the perfect bespoke solution.
1ST Floor, Meadowbank House, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 8EH
Tudor Employment Agency was founded in 1989 and provides permanent and temporary staff for the Commercial, Industrial and Technical sectors. Assisting both clients and candidates, they focus on placements in Black Country, Staffordshire and Shropshire and offer 24/7 service availability.
Suite 12, Telford Space Centre, Halesfield 8, Halesfield Business Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QN
Catering Services International provides roles on a temporary, contract or permanent basis to clients and candidates within the Hospitality industry across the UK and overseas. The agency commenced in 1989 and has offices in Bath (HQ), Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Coventry, London, Oxford, Southampton and Swindon.
6 Bladud Buildings, Bath, Avon, BA1 5LS