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.
Berkeley Scott focuses on delivering recruitment solutions to the Hospitality sector. With over thirty years of recruitment experience, they hire permanent, temporary and contract staff to fill vacancies across England and abroad. Berkeley Scott places their candidates in various Hospitality settings such as Contract Catering, Crew, Human Resources, Hotel Operations, Sales, and Marketing & Revenue.
4TH FLOOR NEW OXFORD HOUSE 16 WATERLOO STREET, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5UG
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
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
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
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
ASAP Catering provides permanent and temporary recruitment solutions within the Hospitality and Catering sectors. With over 20 years of experience, they offer their services to events, restaurants, hotels, member clubs, bars, and other businesses. Their main office is located in London, with a 24-hour emergency hotline for flexible staffing needs.
Suite 302, 18 Soho Square, Soho, London, W1D 3QL
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
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
Evolve Hospitality Recruitment specialises in providing professional workforce solutions in the Hospitality sector. Established in 2011, the firm was founded by Ed Vokes and awarded Silver Accreditation by Investors in People. They serve multiple locations including in London, South, Midlands, and Hertfordshire.
601/602 The Big Peg 120 Vyse Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6NF
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
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.
Grosvenor House, 11 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1RB
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
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
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
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
AGA Recruitment Solutions specialises in Hospitality & Catering and Healthcare recruitment for nursing and residential homes, day centres, shelters, schools, industrial canteens, restaurants, hotels, and so on. They cover roles at all levels including Chef, Catering Assistant, Support Worker, Care Home Manager, Registered Nurse, and more.
Office 15/19, Watson House, Poole, Dorset, BH8 8BN
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 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
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
ECS Staffing and Recruitment is located within the Midlands. They recruit for the Hospitality, Warehouse, and Industrial sectors. They fulfil temporary and permanent requirements.
13 John Street, Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6UB
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
SPE Connect provides recruitment solutions in Hospitality, Leisure and Retail, predominantly for Middle Management assignments like General and Area Managers. They can recruit for Senior Leadership appointments as well. Covering the whole of the UK, they take pride in having knowledge from over 45 years of exposure in Hospitality, Leisure, Retail and Airline. Their office can be found in Solihull.
1623 Warwick Road Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9LF
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
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
Re Resource Group covers a vast spectrum of sectors including Commercial; Transport; Industrial; Hospitality; Technical and Engineering; Food and Agriculture; and Healthcare. The agency started in 2001 and delivers staff for onsite and overseas operations. Re Resource Group has offices in Cheltenham, Hereford, Worcester and Telford.
2 Shaw Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3QQ
Cartwheel Recruitment deals primarily with the Catering and Hospitality sectors. From their offices in London, Nottingham and Milton Keynes, they provide full-time and permanent positions to employers and job seekers throughout London and the surrounding areas. Examples of roles they advertise include Staffing Manager, Executive Chef and Retail Manager.
Bridgford Business Centre, 29 Bridgford Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6AU
24:7 Recruitment Solutions works predominantly in the Catering, Hospitality, Industrial and Technical sectors. Through their offices in Slough and High Wycombe, the agency provides permanent and temporary roles to clients and candidates across the Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Thames Valley region.
3-5 Frogmoor, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5DQ
Ideal Employment Ltd. provides employers across the Midlands with permanent and temporary candidates. Their client portfolio includes small to multinational entities in the following divisions within the Industrial and Commerce industries: Catering, Engineering, Office/Secretarial, Technical, Transport, and Warehouse.
389-391 High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9QW
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
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
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
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.
86-90 Paul Street, Shoreditch, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
PB Recruit covers a number of industries including Healthcare, Agriculture, IT, Technology, Engineering, Construction, and Hospitality & Catering. They support permanent, temporary, interim, and contract recruitment requirements for both on-site and remote roles. Headquartered in Norwich, they cater to clients across the UK, Europe, and the Philippines. They are a member of the REC and ALP, and a Stronger Together Business Partner.
Western Farm, Plantation Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2ER
Unitemps, with 17 offices nationwide including one in Birmingham, operates across various sectors including, but not limited to, Admin, Education, Engineering, Scientific and Professional Services. They leverage their experience, which dates back to 1997, in supporting medical practice organisations, publishers, telemarketing services firms and more. They extend permanent, temporary, contract and internship opportunities.
STEAMhouse Birmingham City University Cardigan Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7BD
Planet Recruitment is a specialist agency that focuses on the provision of professionals in the following industries: Industrial, Driving and Logistics, Catering and Hospitality, Commercial, IT, Technical and Engineering. They provide services to small SME's and blue-chip companies, and offer CV and interview technique advice and support to candidates.
Suite 1, Whichford House, Pure Offices, Oxford Business Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RY
Storm Recruitment has been in the industry since 1975, covering junior and graduate-level roles through to senior management and executive vacancies within the Commercial, Engineering & Technical, Industrial, Accountancy & Finance, IT, Technology, Construction, and Hospitality markets. They are based in Swindon and caters to the Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Berkshire areas as well.
27-28 Commercial Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5NS
Centre People Appointments is a specialist provider of full-time, part-time, temporary and contract staffing solutions to Japanese companies and international businesses in the UK and Europe. The agency started in 1986 and is based in London. Some of their offerings include Sales Support, Logistics Assistant, QA Tester and Marketing Manager.
80 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6EE
Astral Recruitment is a recruiter for the Financial Services, Hospitality, Human Resources, Engineering, Banking, Sales, Accountancy, Healthcare, Marketing, Executive Search, IT sectors. Examples of positions they recruit for include Bank Mortgage Adviser, Paraplanner, Telesales Adviser, Bar Manager, Head Chef, Web Developer, HR Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Sales Manager, Audit Accountant, and Speciality Doctor.
Kent House, Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH
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
Absolute Personnel provide staffing solutions for a range of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Construction, Skills & Technical, Transport, and Catering, whether for a public or private organisation. The Shrewsbury-based agency was founded in 2010 and delivers staff for permanent and temporary requirements all over the UK. Absolute Personnel are licensed by the GLAA and are members of the REC.
Ashwood House, The Professional Quarter, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6LG
Mise en Place has been bridging employers and professionals in the Catering and Hospitality sector across the UK and abroad since 1997. From their Central London office, they have placed candidates in a wide variety of permanent roles such as Food Retail Outlet Managers, Bar Managers, Events Managers, Head Chefs, Chef Consultants, Hotel Managers, Sous Chefs, and Operations Managers. Mise en Place is an independently-owned recruitment company.
50, Grosvenor Hill, Mayfair, London, W1K 3QT
City Centre Recruitment covers a wide range of sectors including Catering and Hospitality, Engineering, Driving, Cleaning, Service Levels, Industrial, Events, Housekeeping and Commercial. They deliver permanent and temporary staffing solutions to clients in Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset and surrounding areas. They have offices in Bournemouth, Charminster, Weymouth, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Southampton.
114 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1LU
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
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
Ellis Mack is an agency that provides workforce solutions in the fields of Catering and Hospitality, Construction, and Retail. The agency is based in Glasgow. They offer temporary and permanent vacancies for roles such as Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, Kitchen Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Events Manager, Lead Host or Couple / Operations Manager, and Chef De Partie.
The Centrum Building, 38 Queen Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G1 3DX
Based in Leeds, P J Staffing provides great people into great roles. We can operate nationally, across multiple sectors including cleaning, catering and hospitality with a proven track record for providing award winning teams for high profile, large scale events. With a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, our core team provide an honest, consultative and supportive service to both candidates and clients based on the integral values of PJ
7 Park Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2RU
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
Owen Payne Recruitment Services deals primarily with the Industrial, Commercial and Technical sectors in the West Midlands and surrounding areas. Founded in 1999, the agency works with clients ranging from small businesses to large organisations. Through their offices in Wolverhampton and West Bromwich, they recruit for positions such as Marketing Manager, Stock Controller, Factory Operative, and FLT Driver.
290-292 Victoria House High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8EN
Based in Sheffield, First Contact Chefs is a recruitment business that was established to supply the Hotel, Catering, and Hospitality industry sectors with Chefs of all kinds and Restaurant Management personnel. The agency was formed in the year 2000.
Haywood House, Hydra Business Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9ZX
Easi Recruitment is an agency that supplies temporary and permanent staff to sectors like Administration, Catering and Hospitality, Driving, and Industrial across Sevenoaks and surrounding areas. They have been in the industry for over 21 years.
64a High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JR