Key characteristics when selecting a hospitality recruitment agency partner

Selecting a hospitality recruitment partner can be a daunting exercise if you have a few options to choose from and you’re not sure where to start. There are many different types of hospitality hiring campaign of course, from the specialist head chef through to the high volume event waiting staff; from luxury restaurants to public sector institutions.

We explore a few of the key character traits that make up an exceptional hospitality recruitment agency partner for your hiring campaign.

Industry Specialisation

Of course it goes without saying – the world of hospitality and catering recruitment comes with nuance, industry terminology and more, it’s important to work with a business that knows their onions (pun intended…) so that you receive an expert and knowledgeable service.

You are also likely to benefit from a wider hospitality talent pool from a specialist partner, all of whom should have the correct referencing and compliance of course, which leads us to our next point…

Compliance & Legal Awareness

The world of hospitality recruitment comes entangled in policies and legislation, often for a good cause, but not without causing administrative challenges in the process. A specialist hospitality recruitment partner will be perfectly placed to help you mitigate the challenges brought about through compliance and legal matters in the hospitality sector. From modern slavery transparency statements to visa requirements and reference checks; you’ll need a hospitality recruitment partner who can support your endeavours with care and confidence (it goes without saying this is a core aspect of our proposition here at KSB Recruitment, with our own dedicated compliance representative).

Quality & Speed of Candidate Placement

Nobody wants a bad candidate – no matter how fast they can be delivered. Similarly you won’t want to wait 12 months while your hospitality recruitment partner twiddles their thumbs waiting for the right person to materialise on their doorstep as if by magic.

If you work with a specialist hospitality recruitment partner, you are likely to benefit from a broad talent pool and the kind of swift and experienced access to the best candidates, that will ensure reduced attrition for your team going into the future.

History & Experience in Hospitality Recruitment

The hospitality sector has seen some tectonic changes in recent years, and you know that those agencies who have been in the business for a few decades will have the foundations of an exceptional service and exceptional relationships to carry them through choppy waters.

If you choose a specialist partner with decades of experience, and with an objective delivery track record into the kind of institutions with whom you’d like to work, it’s likely you’ll receive the same robust and reliable service that their existing partners have come to rely on.

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Choosing a partner to represent your business in hiring can be a dicey business, when choosing the right person for the job we recommend working with a specialist hospitality recruitment partner like KSB Recruitment to ensure your business prevails with the best people for the job.