FOOD SERVICE RECRUITMENT
ABOUT US
Foodservice is a niche sector, and some would say very particular to recruit for. We work with small boutique caterers, all the way up to global corporate companies, continuously searching for the best candidates matching our client’s specific needs.
Here at COREcruitment our Foodservice specialists can help with all areas and needs of the business, whether it be looking at mobilisations, project management, sales or simply operations. We recruit nationally and internationally, with a network that is continuously growing.
FOOD SERVICE AS A SECTOR
Although Foodservice can be a tricky sector to find fresh talent for, at COREcruitment we are lucky enough to cross over with the Hotel, Retail and Restaurant sectors, to bring in the best level of candidates.
Not only does it allow this diversity of candidates, but also delivers commercially minded individuals to drive a business that perhaps once was known for bring old fashioned. This is increasingly common, that business and Industry, defence and even some elements of Independent education contracts are commercially focused.
Our clients vary from business and industry operations, to events, private schools, hospitals, workplaces, museums, sports arenas... Therefore, looking outside traditional means at caterers that not only look at the bottom line, but in fact drive the top line too.
OUR TEAM
DAN HUGHES
Dan joined us in 2019, after spending a number of years in Australia & New Zealand running bars, restaurants and hotels. After 15 years in the industry, Dan is now using his background and industry knowledge to head our Foodservice recruitment desk.
He is helping his clients with positions such as:
• Development/Chef Director
• General Managers
• Account Managers/Directors
• Area Managers
• Operations Managers/Directors
• Business Development Managers/Directors
• Executive & C-Suite levels
YASMIN KING
As Chef Recruitment Consultant, Yasmin specialises in the pub sector After spending years as a landlady, she has a genuine passion for all things pubs! Whether you're looking to hire for your venue, a chef seeking a new adventure, or just want to chat about the latest on the chefs' scene, get in touch with her!
• Chef Managers
• Mobilisation Managers
• Head Chefs
• Executive Chefs
• Sous Chefs
• Chef de Partie
• Regional Managers
• Hospitality Managers
• Regional Support Managers
SECTORS WE COVER
We specialise in:
• Business & industry
• Education: state and independent
• Healthcare: private & care services
• Defence
• Offshore & remote sites
• Retail & concessions
• Venues & events
• Airlines & transport catering
Positions
• All chef positions (Head Chef, Sous Chef...)
• Catering Manager
• Kitchen Manager
• Hospitality Manager
• General Manager
• Area, Support, Group Manager
• Operations Manager
• Operations Director
• Business Development - Sales Directors
• Managing Director, COO, CEO
• Finance
• Human Resources
Advertising Referrals Searching
We have a target at COREcruitment that 40% of our placed candidates will come via referrals and recommendations – good people tend to know good people.
We actively incentivise candidates to put us in touch with their friends / colleagues and contacts to find a higher number of ‘passive job seekers’.
While our existing database of candidates is our first port of call, we also place advertising on over 25 specifically targeted, UK and international websites.
We even write the adverts using the latest keyword and SEO insights available. All adverts are posted with a high level of confidentially.
We actively target candidates from competitor businesses.
We use a variety of techniques in our approach while maintaining the strictest of confidentiality.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Three stage screening process
• The first stage of our process is by initially screening a candidate by conducting a non-vacancy specific telephone conversation. This is because the candidates we register are matched on what they want to do rather than what they apply for – this way we can find a much better long-term fit.
• Upon identifying the candidate’s suitability, we then conduct a second telephone interview which is more specific to the job at hand. During this interview not only do we present our client in the best possible light, but we feel it is important to properly brief the candidates on the vacancy and company. It is important that we match this with the reality of the job role and the problems that the candidate might face.
• If we find suitable candidates beyond this stage, we then ask them to come into the office for a face-to-face interview. This process may seem exhaustive; however, we believe this is necessary to get a complete feel of not only the candidate’s experience but their personality and work attitude.
Core principles
HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT
Social Media
In 2019 we were the fastest growing UK recruitment agency on LinkedIn
We have developed a comprehensive social strategy that includes the use of channels like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to engage the members of your potential talent pool. We have the tools to effectively advertise and market latest jobs through E-marketing and Social Media which successfully targets a large proportion of suitable candidates.
