Hospitality recruiter SVB Recruitment has launched a hotel division, which it says will cater for the needs of the leading hotel groups and quality independents.

Graham Usher will manage the division; he has 10 years experience in hospitality management. James Thompson will assist in the role of resourcer; he also has hospitality industry experience.

SVB Recruitment managing director Matt Barrett says: “Opening of this division and these appointments are a further company milestone on the way to achieving our vision to be recognised as the most hospitable recruitment companies in the world.”