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.
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Highly Competitive rates for new clients. HRSS is a trusted recruitment specialist with one simple aim: to find the right talent with the right skills, personality and ambition for our valued clients. We deliver competitive staffing solutions to UK businesses and cover multiple roles within Hospitality Sector including General Managers; Head Chefs; Sous Chefs; F&B Managers; Front of House Managers and more .....
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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
Disney Event Staff is a recruitment agency that provides top-grade temporary Hospitality staff and personnel to many event venues across the south of Britain. The company is located in Southampton and Hampshire.
Cumberland House, Grosvenor Square, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2BG
CF Global is a recruiter for the Catering, Hospitality and Events sectors across the UK. Based in Southport, Merseyside, they focus on Back of House Event Support and Porterage. They also offer commercial and domestic cleaning services.
639 Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0BY
Better Staff Recruitment has been a provider of staff to the Industrial and Commercial industries for over 35 years. They also recruit for temporary and permanent positions for other sectors, including Finance & Accounts, Office Administration, Construction, ICT, Sales & Marketing, Catering, Warehouse, Transport, Production, HR, and Security. The company is an REC member and is based in Sidcup, Kent.
2 High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6EZ
Stretch Recruitment has been predominantly administering Hospitality recruitment since their operations began in 2020. They are led by their director, who has 15 years of experience in the industry, forming relationships with restaurants, luxury hotels, and private members clubs. They are headquartered in Norwood and have a client portfolio that consists of PPHE Hotel Group, L&R Hotels, Coalition Brewing, Broadwick Soho and more.
Gipsy Hill, Norwood, London, SE19 1JH
CAS Recruitment, tracing their roots back to 1991, supplies workers in Agriculture, Food Processing & Production, Hospitality & Catering, Building & Construction, Transport & Logistics and Healthcare to establishments worldwide. Based in Sleaford, they have connections with Veterinarians, Farmers, Operators, Chefs, Electricians, Plumbers, Drivers, Nurses, Carers and more and partner with Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority-licenced agencies.
Station House, Station Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0AA
Hospitality People Group are specialists that have been supplying staff to the UK Hospitality sector since 1996. Headquartered in London, they offer clients and candidates a wide variety of recruitment services through their three companies, which are HPG Advisory Services, Madison Mayfair, and FM Recruitment. They also help fill board, c-suite, and executive-level positions nationwide and abroad.
Thomas House, 84 Eccleston Square, Westminster, London, SW1V 1PX
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
Imperial Recruitment Agency provides temporary candidates to the London hospitality market. They have been covering the following areas for over 20 years: Back of House, Food and Beverage, Front of House, and Housekeeping. Imperial Recruitment Agency typically recruits staff including Chefs, Room Attendants, Baristas, Hosts, Kitchen Porters & Stewards, and Food Runners - to list a few examples.
Bentinck House, 3-8 Bolsover Street, Westminster, London, W1W 6AB
The Catering Agency Ltd is a specialist recruitment firm that provides temporary and permanent staffing solutions to the Hospitality & Catering, Health, Social Care, Education, and Leisure sectors. They supply Cooks, Catering Managers, Catering Assistants, Kitchen Porters, and Chefs of all levels. The company was established in 1999 and has offices in Cheshire, Cotswold, and The Lake District.
Winnington Hall, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4DU
Mint People is a recruitment company that matches candidates with Hospitality and Events employers in the North of England. Their applicants are fully vetted and they offer flexible shifts, weekly pay, and industry training. Mint has offices in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds and some of the roles they recruit for include Warehouse Staff, Bar Staff, Waiting Staff, Housekeeping Staff, Chef, and Floor Manager.
1 City Approach, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 0BL
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
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
Recruiting for permanent and temporary vacancies, Scattergoods Agency primarily focuses on the Catering and Hospitality sectors across the UK. They are a registered member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, founded in 1975, and caters to a wide range of client groups, including conference centres, leisure venues, and hotels. Scattergoods also provides training in Basic Refresher and Intermediate Food Safety courses.
53 Station Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8HA
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
Event Protocol focuses on providing Event Staffing services across the UK. They have dedicated teams that handle conferences & corporate events, such as trade shows and government congresses, and promotional events like marketing campaigns. They have supported a number of events which include Abbott Global London Marathon Expo, Siemens Sustainable City Week and Repsol Investor Conference. They are located in London and were established in 2013.
86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
Established in 2012, Goldmills Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment company based in Essex that specialises in providing staff and personnel to the Construction, and Leisure & Hospitality industries. The company provides a wide range of services across the two fields. They recruit Chef de Parties, Waiters, Baristas, Supervisors, Hostess, Scaffolders, Asbestos Operatives, Shuttering Carpenters, Labourers, Bricklayers, Slingers, and others.
Cumberland House 129 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AH
Annesley Gandon offers specialised recruitment solutions to employers in various employers nationwide. These include Advertising, Catering, Call Centre & Customer Service, Hospitality, Media & Publishing, Marketing, PR, Sales & Account Management, and Travel & Tourism. From its Cambridge headquarters, they fill permanent placements across all levels, such as Bar/Venue Managers, Copywriters, Maintenance/Groundskeepers, and Selling Sales Managers.
46a Whittlesford Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5EW
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
Catering Power Ltd deals exclusively with the Catering and Hospitality sectors. Established in 2003, they supply staffing solutions to clients across London from their office in Walthamstow. Examples of roles they offer are Bar Staff, Wine Waiter, Kitchen Porter, Breakfast Staff, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef and Banqueting Staff.
147 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HF
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
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
LS Recruitment is a multi-sector recruitment company handling roles in Hospitality, Construction and Sales. Their reach spans throughout the UK through their consultants located in Walsall. For their Construction offerings, they mostly focus on the Midlands area. Since they were incorporated in 2015, they have been putting forth permanent and temporary employment opportunities.
Walsall Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0JT
Carefirst Recruitment Ltd specialises in placing staff into companies and organisations across London and the southeast of England. They provide permanent and temporary roles for the Social Care, Industrial, Commercial, Admin and Clerical, Hospitality and Catering, HR, Finance, Housing, and Procurement sectors. Other services they offer include executive and senior management, career advice, appraisals and training.
Baseline Business Studios, 6, Whitchurch Rd, Notting Hill, London, W11 4AT
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
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
4Leisure Recruitment is a specialist recruitment firm that has been providing workforce solutions to the Leisure sector for over 40 years. They provide immediate / emergency cover, contract / fixed term placements, and short-medium term interim placements. They also cover permanent placements and assist with CVs, interviews, and market insights.
Boundary House, Cricket Field Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1QG
Perfect Personnel offers staffing solutions to a wide range of sectors, for temporary and permanent roles, in the Midlands. Established in 2012, they also provide training programmes including manual handling, health & safety and FLT assessments. They have previously covered vacancies such as Labourer, Quality Engineer, Foundry Manager, Recycling Operative, Bakery Assistant, and Class 2 Driver.
Dormer House, Hewell Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B976BW
Elton Recruitment is an independent agency that manages assignments in Facilities Services, Office Support and Hospitality. Formed in 2017, they work from their office in Chalfont St. Giles, and source Corporate Receptionists, Building Managers, Executive Assistants, Concierges, Hosts and more. For candidates, they also put forward free support services. They are corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Windmill Farm Business Hub, Bowstridge Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4RG
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
e-Tech Recruitment is a multi-sector recruitment company covering the Engineering, Technical, IT, Office and Hospitality industries. They provide services in Shropshire and the Midlands for a wide range of positions from Technical Support, to Administration, to Management for permanent and temporary placements. Catering to the needs of both employers and candidates, they have a track record of offering support to local and regional companies.
Stratum House, Stafford Park 10, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3AB
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
Step by Step Recruitment is involved with a wide range of sectors including Driving, Cleaning, Warehouse, Industrial, Event, Hospitality, Clerical and Care. Located in Worcester, the agency recruits for roles such as SEND Casework Administrative Officer, Warehouse Operative, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter, School Cleaner and Housekeeper.
5 Haswell House, St. Nicholas Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1UW
Premier Work Support is a diversity & inclusion committed agency that matches people to companies by supplying temporary and permanent candidates to the Aviation, Catering, Commercial, Driving, and Industrial industries. The agency is accredited by Cyber Essentials, the REC, and Crown Commercial Service. They have 13 offices across the UK including in Basildon, Chatham, Dartford, and Heathrow. They also assist candidates with interview preparations.
First Floor, 284 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4BP
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
Jones Recruitment specialises in recruiting permanent staff across a variety of disciplines including Finance, Driving and Pharmaceuticals. They fill both full time and part time positions, such as Store Manager, Engineer and more for ventures in the UK and Australia, like The Barden Corporation and Langdon Court Hotel. They were established in 2007 by a recruiter with more than 15 years of experience, and their office can be found in Plymouth.
84 Hyde Park Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4RQ
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
Founded and established in 2001, Recroot provides employment services in the UK. The company has branches across the East of England and supplies a variety of sectors with temporary and permanent staff. Some industry sectors that the agency serves include Construction, Office, Production, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Engineering. Recroot is registered with the GLA and a member of the ALP and REC.
17 West St. Marys Gate, Grimsby, South Humberside, DN31 1LB
OneClick Recruitment exclusively deals with recruitment for sectors focused on Consumer and Service such as Construction, Security, Agricultural and Health & Social Care. Aside from recruitment, they also manage the payrolls of their placements and offer training classes for aspiring Social Care personnel. Their office is in Docklands.
F18a Waterfront Studios 1 Dock Road, Docklands, London, E16 1AH
Founded in 2019, Vaega Ltd is an international recruitment business that serves companies in both the public and private sectors in the UK. They recruit for multiple sectors, including IT, Transport, Medical & Healthcare, Sales & Accounts, Technical Education, Catering, and many others. The company is a member of the REC and has offices in London and Washington.
219 Longley Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9LG
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
Point Professional Recruitment Ltd is an independent multi-sector agency that offers tailored employment services. They operate across Huntingdon, St. Ives, St. Neots and surrounding areas, 24/7. The agency is knowledgeable about right to work legislation, health and safety and agency worker regulations and pensions. They recruit on a temp, temp-to-perm, contract, and permanent basis.
102 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3LH
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
KPI Recruiting, launched in 2008, is a multi-sector recruitment firm covering diverse sectors including commercial, education, hospitality and rail. Situated in Stoke-on-Trent, they have a wide network of offices spanning Crewe, Manchester, Sutton, Warrington and beyond. Theyve successfully placed over 100,000 applicants and have partnered with the likes of FedEx and Serco.
66-68 Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6AL
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
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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
Resolve Recruitment Services is a national staffing agency based in Bristol that provides permanent and temporary recruitment solutions to the Sales, Office Support, Driving & Industrial industries. Founded in 2014, the agency covers various roles such as Class 2 Driver, Warehouse Operative, Forklift Operative, Transport Supervisor, Sales Executive, and Administrative Coordinator.
92 Shirehampton Road, Bristol, Avon, BS9 2DR
Orchid House Solutions specializes in connecting exceptional talent with top-tier opportunities across various industries, Employers seeking skilled professionals and candidates looking for their next career move can rely on our personalized recruitment solutions to ensure the perfect fit every time.
84 Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3AA
Looking for motivated candidates? Or your next career move? Then choose Pol Recruitment! We specialise in connecting UK businesses with skill-vetted staff across a wide range of markets - including catering, driving, construction, office and warehouse! Our team has more than 24 years of experience and can find the right match for temporary and permanent openings nationwide. Contact us now to find out more.
Featherbed Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9DJ
Arc Hospitality Recruitment hires Event staff throughout the UK. Founded in 2008, their applicant database consists of 10,000 contacts and the majority of their clients are now working with them long-term. They have served Liverpool FC, Knowsley Safari Park and Sodexo. Their headquarters is in Liverpool and they have 6 other offices nationwide, including one in Edinburgh.
Suite 106, Guildhall Building, 12 Navigation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4BT
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