Hospitality Recruitment Agency UK | Temporary & Permanent Catering Staff
Recruitment Direct UK Ltd is an established Hospitality Recruitment Agency supplying chefs, waiting staff, kitchen assistants, and bar staff to hospitality venues across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
We support hotels, restaurants, contract caterers, corporate venues, and events teams by supplying reliable, vetted, and experienced catering personnel for peak periods and long-term roles.
Whether you need a single chef cover for a weekend shift or an entire bar and waiting team for a corporate event, we combine AI database searching with consultant verification to match candidates quickly.
Catering & Hospitality Staffing Supply
Recruitment Direct UK Ltd delivers flexible and efficient hospitality staffing solutions. We understand that the hospitality sector relies on speed, reliability, and excellent customer service. Since 2006, we have supplied qualified catering teams.
Our AI recruitment software operates 24/7, tracking candidate availability and matching their certificates with shift demands. This allows our consultants to cover unexpected chef shortages or build event teams rapidly.
Why Choose Recruitment Direct UK Ltd?
Hospitality providers trust Recruitment Direct UK Ltd to deliver compliant, professional, and reliable staff who represent their brand values on the floor.
Temporary Staffing
Fast access to temporary front-of-house and back-of-house staff for seasonal demands, weddings, and emergencies.
Verified Experience
All candidates undergo reference checks, right to work validation, and food safety qualification checks before placement.
Permanent Solutions
Targeted recruitment campaigns to place permanent head chefs, kitchen managers, and hospitality supervisors.
Hospitality Recruitment Services
We support hotels, contract caterers, and venues with flexible staffing services designed to handle fluctuating guest numbers.
Chef Cover & Kitchen Staff
Supplying head chefs, sous chefs, commis chefs, and kitchen porters for restaurants, hotels, and corporate caterers.
Front of House Staffing
Providing experienced waiting staff, bar staff, F&B assistants, baristas, and floor hosts for events and venues.
Hotel & Housekeeping Support
Connecting hotels with reliable housekeepers, room attendants, laundry staff, and front-desk receptionists.
Event Staffing Teams
Building complete temporary teams of hosts, servers, and bar staff to support corporate hospitality and private events.
Hospitality Roles We Recruit
We recruit qualified, professional, and customer-focused personnel across back-of-house and front-of-house roles:
Back of House (BOH)
- ✓Head Chefs
- ✓Sous Chefs
- ✓Commis Chefs
- ✓Kitchen Assistants
- ✓Kitchen Porters
- ✓Line Cooks
Front of House (FOH)
- ✓Waiting Staff
- ✓Bar Staff
- ✓Baristas
- ✓F&B Assistants
- ✓Front of House Hosts
- ✓Receptionists
Support & Housekeeping
- ✓Housekeepers
- ✓Room Attendants
- ✓Catering Assistants
- ✓Events Coordinators
- ✓Kitchen Runners
Hospitality Sectors We Support
Our candidates support diverse hospitality environments, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and excellent guest experiences.
Hotels & Resorts
Supplying housekeeping, bar, kitchen, and reception teams to boutique and corporate hotels.
Restaurants & Bars
Providing relief chefs, kitchen porters, waiting staff, and bar servers for restaurants.
Corporate Hospitality
Staffing executive dining rooms, boardrooms, and staff canteens with professional food handlers.
Event Venues & Stadiums
Sourcing large temporary teams to support concert venues, weddings, and match-day hospitality.
Contract Catering
Supplying mobile chefs and catering support workers to contract catering providers across schools and offices.
Leisure Facilities
Connecting leisure centers, holiday parks, and golf clubs with kitchen and customer service staff.
Quality Compliance & Safety Vetting
Recruitment Direct UK Ltd operates high standards of compliance. We verify right to work documentation, background references, and food safety certifications for all candidates.
No chef or kitchen assistant is supplied without verification of their Food Safety credentials and proper kitchen safety awareness. This ensures that every worker on site maintains strict food safety and hygiene regulations.
Looking to Recruit Hospitality Staff?
Whether you need urgent kitchen cover or are building an events team for a wedding season, Recruitment Direct UK Ltd can support you with experienced catering personnel.
Hospitality Staffing FAQs
Need Catering Staff?
Submit staffing requests 24/7. AI screens our database to match qualified chefs, servers, and kitchen porters in minutes.
