Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering & Hospitality Recruitment Partner in Guildford
Established in 1975, Scattergoods Agency has built a reputation as Surreys leading specialist in catering and hospitality recruitment. Our team of consultants, all with hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, enables us to provide deep expertise in matching candidates with vacancies across temporary and permanent roles. We serve a diverse range of clients including hotels, restaurants, corporate venues, and care facilities, offering tailored recruitment solutions that prioritise individual needs. With a focus on honesty and integrity, we maintain long-standing relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a personalised approach to every placement. Our regional expertise spans Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Middlesex, and West Sussex, supported by a bespoke database that streamlines the matching process.We provide enhanced pay rates for evening and weekend shifts, holiday pay accrual from the first assignment, and access to professional training courses. As a family-run business, we prioritise building trust through transparency, avoiding false promises and delivering reliable service. Our consultants are available to discuss requirements in detail, offering career advice and recruitment guidance backed by decades of industry knowledge. We cover roles from entry-level kitchen porters to executive chefs, ensuring candidates and clients receive the highest standard of service. With over 40 years of experience, we remain committed to evolving with industry needs while maintaining the personal touch that defines our agency.
Services
Chef Recruitment
Waiting Staff Placement
Catering Assistant Jobs
Hospitality Management Recruitment
Temporary Staff Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in catering and hospitality recruitment.
- Our consultants possess firsthand industry experience in hospitality operations.
- We prioritise honesty and transparency in all candidate and client interactions.
- We offer enhanced pay rates for evening and weekend shifts.
- We provide access to Silver Service training and food safety courses.
What people say
Great friendly reliable service
First class service
Perfect match
No false promises
High calibre candidates
Services
Chef Recruitment
We specialise in placing chefs of all grades, from commis to executive roles, in hotels, restaurants, and corporate venues. Our candidates undergo rigorous vetting to ensure they meet industry standards. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of kitchen operations and specific role requirements.
Waiting Staff Placement
Our front-of-house recruitment covers silver service, bar, and wine waiting roles. We provide trained staff for day, evening, or weekend shifts, with tailored support for both full-time and part-time requirements across diverse hospitality settings.
Catering Assistant Jobs
We supply catering assistants, kitchen porters, and hospitality support staff for social hour roles in Surrey and surrounding areas. Our candidates receive training to meet the demands of fast-paced environments, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
Hospitality Management Recruitment
We recruit senior hospitality professionals for managerial roles in hotels, conference centres, and large venues. Our consultants leverage industry expertise to identify leaders who align with clients' operational and cultural needs for long-term success.
Temporary Staff Solutions
Our temporary recruitment services offer flexible staffing for short-term needs, with enhanced pay rates for evenings and weekends. Workers accrue holiday pay from their first assignment, ensuring fair compensation and job satisfaction.
People
Amira Charlwood
Catering Manager
With extensive experience in hospitality management, Amira praises Scattergoods for reliable service and accurate candidate matching. She values their transparency and deep understanding of industry needs.
Matthew Gardner
Executive Head Chef
A long-term client, Matthew highlights Scattergoods' first-class service and their ability to understand complex hospitality requirements. He credits their expertise in streamlining recruitment processes for his team.
Tom Doughty
Pastry Chef
Tom secured a permanent role within a month of relocating, thanks to Scattergoods' effective temporary-to-permanent placement strategy. He commends their support in transitioning to a new region.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide temporary and permanent recruitment solutions for chefs, waiting staff, catering assistants, and hospitality management professionals across Surrey and surrounding regions.
Which areas do you cover?
Our services span Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Middlesex, and West Sussex, with a focus on Guildford and nearby areas for temporary roles.
How are pay rates determined?
Pay rates depend on experience and qualifications, with enhanced rates available for evening and weekend shifts. Holiday pay accrues from your first assignment.
Do you offer training opportunities?
Yes, we provide Silver Service training and food safety courses to enhance candidates' skills and readiness for hospitality roles.
Reviews (4)
Lee Walsh
Jan 01, 2022
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Kept me in work whilst I was in Surrey, very professional. Always paid correctly. Really enjoyed working with this team. Highly recommended.
Mioara Stan
Oct 31, 2018
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First time with them,a total success ! A great team,great jobs ! Thank you very much,I am very impressed. I’ll keep you updated 🤗
Jack Frost
Feb 08, 2017
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As an Employee of Scattergoods in the role of temp Chef, I have no hesitation in recommending them for Catering businesses for catering roles or people wishing to work for them or be found permanent work by them. 30 + years off and on and i have no qualms about them=) . A good Company
Ben Parris
Jan 04, 2017
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Fantastic agency - I have worked for Scattergoods and also used them for staff over the past 10 years or so. By far the best agency in the area and I cant praise them enough for thier support. Thanks guys
