Business Details
20 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Recruitment Experts in Poole
Established in 2006, Best Recruit has built a reputation for excellence in staffing solutions across hospitality, catering, and care sectors. Our 24/7 availability ensures clients receive timely support, while our precise recruitment process matches candidates to specific job requirements. With a focus on reliability and client satisfaction, we supply temporary and permanent staff to hotels, nurseries, and corporate hospitality venues. Our team combines sector-specific expertise with rigorous candidate vetting to maintain high service standards. Backed by positive client testimonials, we prioritise feedback to continuously improve our operations.Headquartered in Poole, we serve clients across Dorset with tailored staffing solutions. Our sister company, Forte Reliable Staffing Agency, extends our capabilities into healthcare and support worker recruitment. Through strategic growth and investment in our team, we deliver consistent, professional service to clients and candidates alike. Our directors bring decades of combined experience in sales, management, and hospitality recruitment. By maintaining transparency and methodical processes, we ensure seamless execution for large-scale events and daily staffing needs.
Services
Hospitality Staffing
Catering Recruitment
Nursery Staff Supply
Corporate Hospitality Solutions
Temporary Placements
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 staffing availability for urgent recruitment needs
- Our team has over 15 years' experience in hospitality and care sectors
- We implement precise candidate vetting processes for perfect job matches
- Our directors bring combined expertise from sales and management backgrounds
- We maintain transparent, methodical processes for large-scale event staffing
What people say
Fantastic service
Efficient
Reliable
High level of service
Professional and polite
Services
Hospitality Staffing
We supply trained hospitality staff for hotels and corporate venues. Our candidates undergo rigorous vetting to ensure suitability for front-of-house, management, and event roles. Clients benefit from our sector-specific knowledge and rapid response times for both temporary and permanent placements.
Catering Recruitment
Specialising in kitchen staff from Michelin-starred chefs to support workers. We match culinary professionals with hotels, restaurants, and event venues. Our candidates demonstrate technical skill and service excellence across diverse catering environments.
Nursery Staff Supply
Providing qualified nursery assistants and team leaders for temporary and permanent roles. We ensure all childcare staff meet stringent safeguarding requirements while delivering compassionate care in children's centres and nurseries across Dorset.
Corporate Hospitality Solutions
Delivering professional service teams for sports venues and corporate events. Our staff specialise in premium hospitality environments, ensuring exceptional guest experiences at stadiums and large-scale functions through reliable, trained personnel.
Temporary Placements
Flexible staffing solutions for immediate workforce needs. We provide vetted candidates across multiple sectors with rapid deployment capabilities, maintaining quality standards while accommodating last-minute requirements for businesses in Poole and surrounding areas.
People
Howard Hodgson
Managing Director
With extensive sales and marketing experience, Howard acquired Forte in 2002 and co-founded Best Recruit in 2006. He oversees strategic growth while maintaining focus on reliability and service excellence across all operations.
Lorraine Hodgson
Sales Director
Joining in 2006, Lorraine manages hospitality client relationships from initial consultation through to assignment completion. Her publishing industry background informs her methodical approach to client management and candidate placement.
Marc Barber
Manager
Bringing significant hospitality expertise, Marc supervises service delivery and recruitment processes. He ensures professional standards are maintained across all client engagements while developing teams that exceed expectations.
Kathryn Grant
Administration Manager
Handling financial operations and client invoicing, Kathryn provides essential administrative support. With extensive bookkeeping experience, she ensures smooth financial processes alongside her assistant Amy Martin.
Zoe Jupp
Senior Consultant
Leveraging experience in hospitality, catering, and care sectors, Zoe matches staff to roles based on skills and personality. Her sector knowledge ensures optimal placement outcomes for both candidates and clients.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on hospitality, catering, care sectors, and corporate event staffing across Dorset.
How quickly can you supply staff?
Our 24/7 service ensures rapid response times for urgent staffing requirements.
Do you provide both temporary and permanent staff?
Yes, we offer flexible solutions for both short-term assignments and permanent placements.
How do you ensure staff quality?
All candidates undergo rigorous vetting, including skills assessment and reference checks.
What areas do you cover?
Primarily serving Dorset, including Poole, Bournemouth, and surrounding areas.
Can you handle large-scale events?
Yes, we specialise in supplying teams for major corporate hospitality events and sports venues.
