This page contains information for agents that are interested in supplying applicants for the hotel and catering sector in the UK. We are always interested to hear from agencies that are looking to form new partnerships with our well established agency based in the UK.

Established in 1995, we have a strong, broad and ever growing client base that are always on the look out for bright, young talented staff eligible to work in the UK. If you are attracting high caliber applicants that are keen to secure placement in the UK; we can offer great employment opportunities and deliver a professional and efficient service thus creating a potentially lucrative partnership.

We are a personable agency and like to develop close relationships with our agents. Our clients expect a fast and reliable service from our offices and we need our agents to provide us with an equally fast and reliable service. If you think that you would be interested in working with us please read on.


Foreign Nationals
If you operate out of a country that requires visa entry to the UK, we expect your agents to carry out all the necessary paperwork and process the visa before we can accept an applicant on to our books.
Once the legal paperwork is in order you will need to send us the applicant’s file.

Please note that Anglo Continental do not organize or will not get involved in organizing any applicants visas or work permits.


European Union (EU) / European Economic Area (EEA)
Nationals of countries in the EEA are eligible to work in the UK so we are able to freely accept applicants from these countries.

About Anglo Continental
The information provided in this section offers readers and introduction to how Anglo Continental operates. We have prepared a more detailed document entitled ‘Conditions of Placement’, which is, downloadable in a printer friendly format. To access this document, please click on the document title at the bottom of the page


What documentation do you require from us to make up an applicants file?
In order to place applicants we require you to send us specified documents that will make up an applicants file. We have prepared a document entitled ‘What a should a file contain?’ which details the exact paperwork we require. To access this document, please click on the document title at the bottom of the page.


Where can our applicants expect to be placed?
Our clients range from corporate five star hotels to family run bed and breakfasts, we work with independent hoteliers as well as hotel groups. We have staffed award winning restaurants and work with privately run establishments and those that form part of a chain. Our clients are spread across the UK in both rural and urban areas.

If an applicant is looking to be placed in a certain area it is important to inform them that it may take longer to place them than if they were open to traveling anywhere in the country. We prefer applicants to keep an open mind as to their geographical location.


What type of roles are you looking to fill?
We supply our clients with waiting, bar, housekeeping and kitchen staff, receptionists, porters, chefs and management.


Do the applicants need direct experience?
We prefer, as do our clients, the applicants to have had some hospitality experience. However we do appreciate that younger applicants/ school leavers would like to apply. Younger and unqualified applicants need to be made aware that it may take longer to secure them a placement.


Do the applicants need to speak fluent English?
The applicants do not necessarily need to speak fluent English. We appreciate that applicants may want to come the UK to learn or improve their English language skills. Though the applicant’s level of English will determine the job they are able to take on.

Positions that put staff in direct contact with the general public require a good level of English in order that applicants can perform their duties in a professional capacity. Applicants with a lower level of English need to be willing to accept ‘behind the scenes’ roles such as Housekeeping and Kitchen Portering.

We ask agents operating out of countries where English is not the first language that their candidates undergo an English test as part of the application process.


How long are the placements for?
All placements are for a minimum of six months, unless negotiated otherwise.


Do the jobs come with live-in accommodation?
Yes. All placements sourced through Anglo Continental provide live in accommodation (accommadation is either on site or in staff housing close to the establishment) and some meals.


Will the applicant need to sign anything prior to traveling to the UK to commence employment?
Yes. Once a client has expressed interest in an applicant they will fill in and return our Confirmation of Employment form. This is a simple one page document where the employer enters data confirming details of employment for the applicant. We will forward the Confirmation of Employment to your agency so you can present it to the applicant. If the applicant accepts the position and the conditions of employment, they sign the document and return it to our offices.


What happens next?
Agents/ applicants need to book a flight to the UK, ensuring arrival for the start date as specified on the Confirmation of Employment and pass those details on to our office. We will inform the Client that the applicant has accepted the position and of their due arrival date. We will prepare UK travel details so applicants know exactly how to reach the establishment from their destination airport. All travel costs are to be met by the applicant. The placement process is now complete.

For further information please click on the titles below to download printer friendly documents.

Conditions of Placement

What should a file contain?

Feel free to drop us an email or contact our agents for an informal chat we are always happy to answer questions and discuss and queries you may have.