Quest Employment launches dedicated Catering Division

Quest Employment, a trusted name in UK recruitment for more than 30 years, is proud to announce the launch of its new Catering Division, signalling a significant step forward in its growth story. 

The specialist division, headed by Chris Newman, is designed to meet the fast-moving, high-demand needs of the catering and hospitality sector — from events and corporate functions to hotels and restaurants.

Having built its reputation since 1993 as a leading recruitment partner across industrial, commercial, and technical sectors, Quest Employment is now expanding into hospitality with full force. The launch of the Catering Division reflects Quest’s ambition to become a one-stop staffing provider, offering clients flexible, skilled and reliable catering talent.

Newman, who will take on the role of catering division manager, has worked in recruitment in the hospitality sector for more than 14 years. Prior to this, he worked in the catering industry as a general manager and chef. He says: “Having worked in the industry, I have a full appreciation of our clients’ needs and the standards expected from a recruitment agency. We understand the skills required across all our clients’ roles, enabling us to consistently place the right candidate in the right position.”

With a clear vision for quality and responsiveness, Newman leads a team dedicated to delivering tailored staffing solutions for catering businesses of all sizes – whether for short-term events or permanent placements.

Under his leadership, Quest Catering aims to tap into its existing strengths – particularly in flexible staffing – while building deep specialist expertise in hospitality recruitment.

What the new Catering Division means for operators

The arrival of Quest Catering means access to a recruitment partner with scale, speed and sector expertise. Whether scaling for a large corporate event or staffing up for seasonal demand, clients can rely on Quest for reliable, compliant, and high-quality staffing solutions.

Quest Catering is already working with several five-star hotels, as well as Premier League football teams, golf clubs, retail businesses and several national contract caterers. The company has placed event managers, head chefs, kitchen porters and hotel general managers across the sector. Quest Catering can support across all catering and hospitality roles in all front and back of house positions.

What the new Catering Division means for candidates

The Catering Division opens fresh pathways for jobseekers: temporary jobs that fit around other commitments or permanent roles in kitchens and front-of-house teams – all backed by a recruiter with deep roots in recruitment and a growing footprint in hospitality.

The launch of the Catering Division is more than just a business expansion: it is a statement of intent. By layering specialist catering recruitment on top of its strong industrial and commercial foundations, Quest is positioning itself as a genuine all-round talent partner for hospitality.

This new division is poised to help businesses thrive and to connect hospitality talent with opportunities in one of the UK’s most dynamic and demanding sectors.

To find out more, contact Chris Newman on 01582 287757 or email chris.newman@questemployment.co.uk

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