Head Canapé Chef - Luxury Events - South West LondonSalary: Up to £60,000 Location: South West Londo... Head Canapé Chef - Luxury Events - South West LondonSalary: Up to £60,000 Location: South West London / Events across London Hours: 45 hours | Approx. 80% Monday-FridayI'm recruiting a specialist Head Canapé Chef for a leading luxury events operation, producing exceptional food for some seriously impressive events across London.This is a senior role for a chef with real finesse, creativity and technical skill who understands how to produce fine-dining quality canapés at scale without losing the detail.Salary & Benefits Up to £60,00045-hour working weekAround 80% Monday-FridayWeekend work compensated through overtime or TOILStrong senior kitchen structureExcellent development within a growing events business The Operation Luxury private and corporate events across London.Intimate private dinners through to 1,000-guest gala events.High-end central production kitchen.Fine-dining food and exceptional presentation.Busy seasonal events calendar.Combination of CPU production and live event delivery. The Role Take complete ownership of the canapé section.Lead production, preparation and event delivery.Develop and refine new canapés alongside the development chefs.Maintain exceptional quality across high-volume production.Plan effectively for multiple events and tight deadlines.Lead a permanent team of 2-3, growing to around 6-8 chefs during peak periods. About You Head Chef, Senior Sous or specialist Canapé Chef.Luxury events or high-end hotel banqueting background.Exceptional canapé and fine-dining knowledge.Strong high-volume production experience.Calm, organised and confident leading a brigade.Obsessed with detail, consistency and presentation. If you're a chef who gets genuinely excited about beautiful, intricate canapés and wants a senior role paying up to £60,000 with around 80% Monday-Friday working, this is a rare one.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin AT corecruitment DOT com
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General Manager- “Premium Health and wellbeing”Location: Guernsey Salary: ... General Manager- “Premium Health and wellbeing”Location: Guernsey Salary: £60,000+An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Manager to lead a premium leisure and wellbeing venue. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for delivering outstanding guest experiences, driving commercial performance, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the business.Key Duties Lead the overall operation of the venue, ensuring exceptional standards across all areas.Inspire, manage, and develop a high-performing team.Oversee guest experience, service quality, and operational delivery.Drive revenue growth through strong commercial awareness and creative initiatives.Manage budgets, payroll, rotas, stock control, and cost efficiency.Ensure full compliance with health & safety, licensing, and operational procedures.Work closely with senior leadership on strategy, planning, and business performance.Support events, programming, and partnerships that enhance the venue offer.Maintain a visible, hands-on presence across the site. Requirements Proven experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role.Background in premium leisure, hospitality, wellbeing, health club, or lifestyle venues.Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.Excellent commercial and financial awareness.Confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills.Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Hands-on approach with a strong focus on service excellence.Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and busy event periods.Strong understanding of compliance, standards, and guest journey delivery. Experience Required Minimum 3 years’ management experience in a premium leisure, hospitality, or wellbeing environment.Experience overseeing operations, team performance, and service standards.Track record of improving performance, profitability, and guest satisfaction.Experience managing rotas, stock, budgets, and day-to-day operational controls.Previous exposure to high-end customer-facing environments is highly desirable. For more details on this and other roles across Leisure, Fitness and Visitor attractions contact david@corecruitment.com or cal David Allen ON 023077902666
Venue Manager – “Indoor Adventure playground” Location Chester Salary: ... Venue Manager – “Indoor Adventure playground” Location Chester Salary: £34,000 - £39,000+ I’m partnering with a fantastic family-first indoor playground in the North West of England where fun meets safety.Your mission? Keep every guest safe and smiling while creating a warm, professional, and brilliantly run play hub. You’ll lead, coach, and energise a high-performing team, set the bar high on operations, and drive the centre’s commercial success—hitting revenue targets, managing costs, and unlocking every opportunity to grow. All of this sits on a rock-solid foundation of Health & Safety and safeguarding compliance, because when kids and families feel secure, the fun really starts.Key Responsibilities Run the centre day-to-day, keeping cleanliness, safety, and customer service at an excellent standard.Be present on the floor as a hands-on leader, coaching and developing the team to create a standout guest experience.Own opening and closing procedures, making sure the site is safe, secure, and ready for every session.Complete daily End of Day reports covering operations, any incidents, and key highlights or issues.Take full ownership of Health & Safety performance and ensure compliance with all legal and internal policies.Carry out and record all required daily, weekly, and monthly safety checks without fail.Log and manage all accidents, incidents, and safeguarding matters correctly and promptly.Manage the centre’s P&L: grow income, control spend and hit budgeted targets.Track departmental performance and spot opportunities to improve efficiency and results.Ensure bookings, payments, and customer records are handled accurately and consistently.Champion responsible fun and deliver outstanding service across every area of the centre.Handle customer queries, complaints, and escalations in a calm, professional, and solution-focused way.Collect and act on customer feedback to continually raise service quality and satisfaction. For more details contact david@corecruitment.com or call David Allen on 02077902666
Partnerships and Operations Manager – Leading UK Events Company – London – up to £50,000Our client i... Partnerships and Operations Manager – Leading UK Events Company – London – up to £50,000Our client is a fast-growing business operating across technology, hospitality and live events, connecting independent food and drink businesses with customers at amazing events UK wide. Through its innovative platform, customers can discover and book everything from street food vendors to specialist suppliers, while its live events curates and delivers F&B line-ups for some of the UK's biggest festivals, venues and events.The business is now looking for a top-quality manager to bring things together across the platform and at the live events. Someone who can plan, deliver, execute and report. Someone who can deliver on both sides of the operation and deliver the best customer experiences.What the Role Offers: Competitive salary and equity opportunities.Ownership of the overall supply & partnerships strategy.Leadership responsibility for an existing team of two, with scope to grow the function.A highly varied role combining strategy, commercial activity and hands-on event delivery.A chance to attend some of the best music, culture, food and drinks events the country has to offer. Key Responsibilities: Own and develop the overall supplier and partnership strategy across both the marketplace and live businesses.Identify, onboard and develop a high-quality network of independent food, drink and hospitality suppliers.Lead and develop the existing supply team, establishing processes, objectives and best practice.Manage supplier relationships, performance and quality across the wider network.Curate and manage F&B supplier line-ups for large-scale events, festivals, venues and pop-ups.Work closely with commercial and operational teams to understand supplier mix, pricing, portions, sales potential and customer experience.Be hands-on in the field, attending events and working directly with suppliers to ensure successful delivery.Solve problems in the moment. Key qualities they're looking for: Strong experience within F&B, hospitality, live events, concessions, marketplaces or event technology.Proven ability to build and manage supplier, partner or account networks.Commercially minded, with the ability to understand both the strategic picture and the detail of delivery.Genuine understanding of the food and drink operator landscape, particularly independent businesses.Resilient and confident communicator who can hold their own when dealing with challenging suppliers or situations.Entrepreneurial, hands-on and not afraid to get stuck in, equally comfortable in the office or on site. If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Rupertat COREcruitment / rupert@corecruitment.com
Centre Manager – Family entertainment Location LiverpoolSalary: £32,0... Centre Manager – Family entertainment Location LiverpoolSalary: £32,000 - £39,000+ RoleAs Centre Manager, you are responsible for the safe, smooth, and successful operation of the centre. Your highest priority is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all guests while delivering an outstanding experience based on fun, warmth, and professionalism. You will lead and motivate a high-performing team, maintain excellent operational standards, manage financial performance, and ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety and safeguarding requirements, while meeting financial targets by driving revenue, controlling costs, and maximising commercial potential.Key Responsibilities Lead the daily running of the centre, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer service.Be a visible and supportive leader on the floor, developing and training the team to deliver a brilliant guest experience.Oversee opening and closing procedures, ensuring the site is safe, secure, and fully prepared for guests.Submit daily End of Day reports summarising operations, incidents, and key issues or highlights. Take full responsibility for Health & Safety performance and compliance with all legal and internal requirements.Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly safety checks are completed and accurately recorded.Ensure all accidents, incidents, and safeguarding matters are recorded and managed appropriately. Manage the centre’s P&L, driving income and controlling expenditure in line with budget targets.Monitor departmental performance, identifying areas for efficiency and improvement.Ensure consistent and accurate handling of bookings, payments, and customer records. Promote responsible fun and outstanding service throughout the centre.Deal with customer queries, complaints, and escalations calmly and professionally.Gather and act on customer feedback to improve service quality and satisfaction.Ensure House Rules are respected and that children play safely in age/size-appropriate areas. For more details contact david@corecruitment.com or call David Allen on 02077902666
Job Title: Assistant Restaurant Manager – 5 Star HotelSalary: Up to £45,000Location: Somerset This i... Job Title: Assistant Restaurant Manager – 5 Star HotelSalary: Up to £45,000Location: Somerset This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join this Luxury Hotel in Somerset. We are looking for a talented, well organised individual who has a passion for all things to do with F&B. This is a great opportunity to join a luxury hotel group with amazing career development opportunities. About the position Manage the team and ensure that the staff morale is highOversee the training and development of the teamLead by example with a 5 star serviceSupport the Restaurant General Manager with the day to day running of the restaurant The successful candidate Must have experience working in hotels or fine dining restaurants Previous experience working in a high end restaurantA strong knowledge of Food & BeverageA team player with excellent communication skills Company benefits Competitive salaryTroncTraining and development programRelocation and accommodation can be provided If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to ed@Corecruitment.comGet social…….http://www.corecruitment.com/https://www.facebook.com/COREcruitmentDOTcom/Tweet us @COREcruitment
Job Title: Sales Manager – Central London Hotel Salary: Up to £45,000 +... Job Title: Sales Manager – Central London Hotel Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus + BenefitsLocation: LondonMy client is looking for a driven and commercially focused Sales Manager for their hotel in London to help grow revenue across corporate, group, and events business within a luxury hotel environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-builder who enjoys winning new business, developing key accounts, and creating commercial opportunities in a competitive London market.What You'll Do Drive new business opportunities and grow market shareDevelop and expand existing corporate and agency relationshipsIdentify opportunities across corporate, group, and events businessNegotiate contracts and manage corporate RFP submissionsMonitor account performance and identify growth opportunitiesConduct sales calls, client meetings, networking events, and site visitsRepresent the hotel at industry events, trade shows, and sales missionsKeep ahead of market trends and competitor activityWork closely with the leadership team to deliver revenue targets What You'll Bring Sales experience within hotels, hospitality, or events in the London marketProven success in business development and account managementStrong negotiation and relationship-building skillsExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesCommercial awareness with a proactive sales mindsetHighly organised with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesPositive, energetic, and target-driven approachPassion for hospitality and delivering exceptional client experiences What's On Offer Competitive salary + sales incentive schemeTravel card allowanceComplimentary meals on dutyPension schemeOngoing training and development If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to ed@Corecruitment.comGet social…….http://www.corecruitment.com/https://www.facebook.com/COREcruitmentDOTcom/Tweet us @COREcruitment
Marketing Manager “Epic group” Up to £50,000 Hybrid working Location: Central London They are ONLY l... Marketing Manager “Epic group” Up to £50,000 Hybrid working Location: Central London They are ONLY looking at talent from the hospitality sector… The Company:We are working with an established and highly regarded hospitality group that is now entering an exciting period of growth and expansion. This role will see you managing two fantastic sites in London while working closely with the wider marketing and head office teams. They have a great company culture that genuinely puts people first, are award-winning in their field, and have an incredibly strong and talented head office team. They are one of the leaders in their space, and this is a great opportunity to join a business that offers strong career progression, while also giving you the freedom to be creative, make an impact and really put your own stamp on the role.The Marketing Manager Role:We are looking for a Marketing Manager who wants to join the business in their growth phase - with 2 sites earmarked and due to open in 2027, exciting times. This role will be incredibly hands-on and will require a committed, roll your sleeves-up Marketing candidate who has experience in food, , entertainment, the concept is very cool, quirky and on trend. Initially this will be a stand-alone role and will see you be accountable for developing and leading the brand projects and retail promotional activity calendar, seeing ideas through from concept generation to implementation. You will excel in social and digital platform and have engaged PR agency.Who will you be? Experienced Marketing Manager/ Head of Marketing – comfortable in a standalone role with the capability to not only create but implementExperience in Restaurants and Leisure is essentialSomeone who has worked in a startup cultureFull budget accountability and managementDigital and social experienceExperience in managing and engaging PR agencies If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666
GENERAL MANAGER – Independent RestaurantSUFFOLK£45,000–£50,000 + TRONC We are working with a gorgeou... GENERAL MANAGER – Independent RestaurantSUFFOLK£45,000–£50,000 + TRONC We are working with a gorgeous independent restaurant with rooms in Suffolk, looking for a brilliant General Manager to take the reins.This is a small but seriously special operation – 2 AA Rosettes, a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a fantastic reputation for food, wine and service.THE ROLE:This is a proper hands-on GM role. You will be the face of the business, leading a small team, working closely with the Head Chef and making sure the restaurant continues to deliver at a really high level.Alongside the day-to-day, they want someone commercially switched on who can bring a bit more structure, develop the team and really take ownership of the wider business – including seven bedrooms with loads of untapped potential.THE CANDIDATE: We need someone from a quality-led restaurant background – fine dining, Michelin, Rosette or brilliant premium independents.You need to LOVE being on the floor. This is an intimate restaurant where the GM knows the guests, serves tables, talks wine and gets properly stuck in.Wine knowledge is important – ideally WSET Level 2, although they will support further training for the right person.Warm, polished, commercially savvy and full of personality. A brilliant little business with lovely owners, real autonomy and plenty of opportunity to put your stamp on it.Driver essential. Relocation/accommodation support potentially available.If this sounds like you, drop your details: Kate@corecruitment.com
Chef de Partie - Education Catering - North-West London - £35,000We're recruiting a Larder or Sauce... Chef de Partie - Education Catering - North-West London - £35,000We're recruiting a Larder or Sauce Chef de Partie to join a prestigious Education Catering operation in North-West London.This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong CDP who loves proper fresh-food cooking, wants ownership of their section and is looking for a much better work-life balance without stepping away from quality food.Salary & Benefits £35,000 salary40-hour contractAround 80% Monday to FridaySome weekend work around events and functionsFree meals on dutyCompany pensionExcellent training and development The Operation Prestigious education catering environmentBusy, established kitchen brigadeFresh food prepared dailyModern and varied food offerEvents and hospitality alongside daily cateringSupportive Head Chef and senior kitchen team The RoleDepending on your experience, you'll take ownership of either the larder or sauce section. Run your section from preparation through to serviceProduce fresh food to a consistently high standardPrepare sauces, proteins or larder items depending on your sectionSupport hospitality, functions and eventsMaintain excellent presentation and consistencyManage stock rotation, waste and food safetyWork closely with the wider kitchen brigade About You Chef de Partie experienceStrong larder or sauce skillsGood classical cooking foundationsFresh-food backgroundConfident taking ownership of your sectionReliable, organised and a strong team player If you're a Chef de Partie looking for a £35,000 role in North-West London, with quality fresh food, around 80% Monday-to-Friday working and a great opportunity to develop, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or send your CV to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com.
GROUP EXECUTIVE CHEF — MIDLANDSUp to £70,000 + Tronc and bonusWe’re working with with a well-establi... GROUP EXECUTIVE CHEF — MIDLANDSUp to £70,000 + Tronc and bonusWe’re working with with a well-established, independently owned hospitality group with a strong presence across the Midlands.They’re now looking for a Group Executive Chef to take ownership of food strategy, culinary standards and BOH performance across the business.THE ROLEA senior group-wide position with responsibility for: Food strategy, menu development and culinary standardsLeading and developing senior BOH teams across the estateDriving food quality, consistency, GP and kitchen performanceWorking with the Operations Director on openings, concepts and menu rolloutsSupplier relationships, sourcing and sustainabilityFood safety, compliance and due diligenceUsing commercial data to identify opportunities and improve performanceBuilding a strong kitchen culture and developing future culinary leaders ABOUT YOUWe’re looking for a chef with a strong classical foundation and a genuine passion for quality-led food.Your background is likely to include: French, European, British culinary training and a strong technical groundingExperience working with seasonal, ingredient-led menusA real understanding of British produce, provenance and regional suppliersStrong relationships with local farmers, butchers, fish suppliers and independent producersExperience in quality-led, chef-driven hospitality rather than high-volume contract cateringA track record of developing menus that are creative but commercially viableExperience leading and developing Head Chefs and senior kitchen teams across multiple sitesStrong understanding of GP, food cost, labour and menu engineeringA hands-on approach with the credibility to work alongside chefs at every levelSomeone who cares about the detail, from the quality of the produce to what ultimately lands on the plateLike to stil be in the kitchen and connected to your teams You’ll need to be as comfortable discussing produce and suppliers as you are discussing numbers, kitchen performance and people.THE PACKAGE Up to £70,000 salary£5,000–£10,000 troncWorking from hom schemeCar allowance and more For more information or to apply in confidence, get in touch.
Procurement Director EMEA– Leading Hospitality Business – London - £130K + BenefitsMy client is a le... Procurement Director EMEA– Leading Hospitality Business – London - £130K + BenefitsMy client is a leading global hospitality business.They are currently looking for a Procurement Director to join their team. The successful Procurement Director will be responsible for developing and executing a best-in-class procurement strategy across the EMEA region. This role will drive value through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, cost optimisation, and sustainable procurement practices while supporting operational teams across multiple locations. You will lead regional procurement teams, manage key supplier relationships, and collaborate with executive stakeholders to ensure procurement aligns with the business’s growth ambitions and service standards.This is the perfect opportunity for a high performing Procurement Director to join a leading business who can match their ambition and offer great exposure and genuine opportunities.Responsibilities include: Develop and implement the EMEA procurement strategy aligned with company objectives and expansion plans.Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across key spend categories including food & beverage, operating supplies & equipment (OS&E), furniture fixtures & equipment (FF&E), technology, and services.Deliver measurable cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation across the supply chain.Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships across the EMEA region.Implement best-in-class procurement processes, governance, and systems.Drive sustainability, ethical sourcing, and ESG initiatives within procurement.Partner with hotel operations, finance, development, and culinary teams to ensure procurement solutions support operational excellence.Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional procurement team.Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks to ensure resilience and competitiveness.Support new property openings and refurbishment projects through effective sourcing and supplier management. The Ideal Procurement Director Candidate: Proven experience in a senior procurement role within a Hospitality, FMCG, or multi-site consumer business.Proven experience managing regional or international procurement across the EMEA region.Exceptional knowledge across all hospitality categories including Food, Beverage, FF&E, OS&E and Services.Experience leading procurement transformation, systems implementation, or process optimisation.Strong understanding of supply chain risk management and sustainability in procurement.Commercially driven with strong financial acumenExceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive level. If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com
MANAGING REFRIGERATION ENGINEER – SOUTH LONDON Ready to take the next step in your refrigeration ca... MANAGING REFRIGERATION ENGINEER – SOUTH LONDON Ready to take the next step in your refrigeration career?We’re currently recruiting for a Managing Refrigeration Engineer with a leading and well-established facilities management business.This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Senior Refrigeration Engineer looking to step into management, or an existing Managing Engineer looking for a strong, stable role within the supermarket FM sector. South London – Bromley / Croydon / Wimbledon & surrounding areas THE PACKAGE • £60,668 salary including £3,000 location allowance• Up to 4% annual bonus• Overtime paid at time & a half• Door-to-door pay• 25 days holiday + bank holidays• 4.5%–6% matched pension• Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance• Funded training & access to a state-of-the-art training academy THE ROLE You’ll take responsibility for a regional team of Refrigeration Engineers, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.You’ll be the key point of contact for your engineers, providing:✔️ Technical support and guidance✔️ Day-to-day team management✔️ Training and development✔️ Management of the on-call rota✔️ Support with performance and HR processes✔️ Health & Safety oversight✔️ Support with budgets, parts and materials✔️ Client and management meetings✔️ Assistance with major operational issuesThis is a people-focused leadership role where your technical refrigeration background is just as important as your ability to manage, support and develop engineers. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR You’ll need:• Strong supermarket refrigeration experience• Previous experience within an FM environment• City & Guilds Refrigeration (or equivalent)• F-Gas qualification• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience• Full UK driving licence• Previous supervisory/management experience is desirableYou’ll need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and dealing confidently with both engineers and clients.1 in 4 Saturdays + 1 in 4 weeks on-call, with the on-call commitment included within the salary.If you’re currently a Senior Refrigeration Engineer ready to make the move into management, this could be an excellent opportunity to take that next step. Interested? Drop me a message for more information or apply today.Client name kept confidential at this stage.#Refrigeration #RefrigerationEngineer #ManagingEngineer #FacilitiesManagement #FM #EngineeringJobs #LondonJobs #SupermarketRefrigeration #Engineering
Refrigeration Engineer – Permanent & Temporary OpportunitiesWorking Hours: 45 hours per week OTE... Refrigeration Engineer – Permanent & Temporary OpportunitiesWorking Hours: 45 hours per week OTE of £60KWe are currently recruiting experienced Refrigeration Engineers to join a well-established national facilities management provider supporting a major portfolio. Due to seasonal demand and ongoing contract growth, opportunities are available on both a permanent and temporary basis.This is a field-based role focused on delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and reactive support across a large-scale supermarket estate.Key Responsibilities: Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems (packs, integrals, walk-ins) Fault finding and reactive breakdown response Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with SFG20 standards Ensuring all work is completed in compliance with F-Gas regulations and health & safety standards Accurate completion of job reports via PDA/CAF system Providing excellent client-facing service while on-site Requirements: Proven experience working on commercial refrigeration systems within a retail or FM environment Valid F-Gas (Category 1) qualification NVQ / City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent Full UK driving licence Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
Refrigeration Engineer – Permanent & Temporary OpportunitiesWorking Hours: 45 hours per week OTE... Refrigeration Engineer – Permanent & Temporary OpportunitiesWorking Hours: 45 hours per week OTE of £60KWe are currently recruiting experienced Refrigeration Engineers to join a well-established national facilities management provider supporting a major portfolio. Due to seasonal demand and ongoing contract growth, opportunities are available on both a permanent and temporary basis.This is a field-based role focused on delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and reactive support across a large-scale supermarket estate.Key Responsibilities: Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems (packs, integrals, walk-ins) Fault finding and reactive breakdown response Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with SFG20 standards Ensuring all work is completed in compliance with F-Gas regulations and health & safety standards Accurate completion of job reports via PDA/CAF system Providing excellent client-facing service while on-site Requirements: Proven experience working on commercial refrigeration systems within a retail or FM environment Valid F-Gas (Category 1) qualification NVQ / City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent Full UK driving licence Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload