Finding Hospitality Jobs in London (Bar & Waiting Staff, Chefs)
Strategy for finding hospitality work in London
To find hospitality based jobs in London use a mixed strategy of the online resources we suggest below, your network of friends and your own feet and eyes to source local positions and it should not take too long before you are in employment. If you are only seeking a basic part time bar/waiter job just walk around your local area to find an establishment you like and hand your CV in. More specific/senior roles do research with the jobsites suggested below as well as registering with recruitment agencies that specialise in placing hospitality staff.
**Remember the cheaper a place is, the less you are likely to earn in tips.
Recommended Jobsites for finding hospitality work
Online Job Boards: Caterer, Gumtree, Jobs in Hotels, Total Jobs
Multi Chain Pub Groups: Youngs, Greene King, Mitchell and Butlers, Fullers, Wetherspoon
Event Companies: AYS, Off to Work, Jam Staffing
Recommended hospitality recruitment agencies
Try the following agencies: Golden Keys, Alexander Lucey, Mise en Place
Approaching companies directly & networking
A lot of roles in the hospitality industry are found from contacting companies direct and through friend/associate introductions. So let your friends know you are looking.
- To source a rated hit list of hotels try Late Rooms which should give you a list of 1000+ hotels to choose from and approach (Make sure you do a search with a date that is 10 months from the present time so all the hotels are included). To source hostels to work in London try Hostel Bookers which should give you a list of 170 plus hostels to approach for work.
- For Pubs, Bars and Restaurants either try the major chains listed above or walk the streets and approach direct with your CV. It is best to do this in non peak hour periods.
- Ask your friends if they know of any hospitality work opportunities as even if they don't work in the industry there is a good chance they may know of current openings at venues they attend.
- Are there any exhibitions relevant to your skill set? Check out what's on with Excel, Olympia and NEC (Birmingham). These are great opportunities to network and source suitable companies from exhibition lists that may need your skillset.
