Head Chef | Luxury Five-Star Resort | Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive, depending on experience | F... Head Chef | Luxury Five-Star Resort | Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive, depending on experience | Full-time positionAre you a talented Head Chef who combines excellent cooking skills with the leadership to run a quality restaurant kitchen?COREcruitment is working with one of Hertfordshire’s leading luxury resorts to recruit a Head Chef for one of its established restaurant operations.Set within 300 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, this five-star destination offers a distinctive working environment, with a strong focus on quality food, seasonal British produce and ingredients sourced from local suppliers and the resort’s own kitchen garden.We’re looking for a chef who cares about the food as much as the numbers. Someone who can lead a team, deliver consistent standards and bring creativity to an established food offering.The Role This is an all-day restaurant operation serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. With a focus on seasonal British cooking and quality ingredients, the restaurant offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team within a well-established luxury hospitality business.Reporting into the senior culinary team, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen’s food quality, team development and commercial performance.Your responsibilities will include: Leading, developing and motivating a kitchen team of approximately 13 chefs. Maintaining high standards of cooking, presentation and consistency across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Developing seasonal menus that showcase British produce and reflect the restaurant’s identity. Working closely with local suppliers and the resort’s kitchen garden team. Managing food costs, gross profit, purchasing, stock control and waste. Planning rotas and deploying the kitchen team effectively. Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards. Training and developing your team, building a positive culture and retaining good people. Working closely with the General Manager, Executive Head Chef and Culinary Director to improve standards and performance. Bringing fresh ideas and creativity while maintaining consistency and commercial awareness. About You We’re looking for a Head Chef with a strong culinary background who can demonstrate both excellent cooking ability and sound kitchen management.You’ll ideally have: Experience as a Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step. A background in quality restaurants, hotels or substantial food-led operations. Strong à la carte cooking skills and a genuine interest in seasonal British food. The creativity to develop dishes while maintaining consistency and profitability. Experience managing a sizeable team and delivering across busy services. A good understanding of kitchen financials, including food GP, labour costs, ordering and stock management. The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team. A stable employment history and a genuine interest in developing with a business over the longer term. A hands-on approach and the confidence to lead from the front. Rosette experience would be welcome, but it isn’t the deciding factor. We’re interested in your cooking ability, creativity, leadership and long-term potential.What’s on Offer? A competitive salary, depending on experience. The opportunity to work within a five-star luxury resort. A well-established restaurant operation with a dedicated kitchen team. Access to quality British produce and ingredients from the resort’s own kitchen garden. Support from an experienced Executive Head Chef and Culinary Director. The opportunity to make your mark on the food offering and develop your team. A beautiful countryside setting within easy reach of Watford and the wider Hertfordshire area. Free staff parking and a shuttle bus from Watford town centre. You’ll need reliable transport arrangements to accommodate a variety of early and late shifts. Staff accommodation is limited, although individual availability can be discussed.Interested? If you’re an ambitious Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef who combines quality cooking with strong commercial management, we’d love to hear from you.Send your CV to COREcruitment, along with a short introduction outlining your culinary background, leadership experience and what you could bring to this opportunity.
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Sous Chef, Premium London GastropubCareer Progression to Head ChefLocation: Fitzrovia, Central Lond... Sous Chef, Premium London GastropubCareer Progression to Head ChefLocation: Fitzrovia, Central London | Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 Plus TroncAre you a Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career, with your sights set on becoming a Head Chef?COREcruitment is working with a distinctive London pub and restaurant to find a talented Sous Chef who wants to develop their skills, take on greater responsibility and grow with an ambitious hospitality business.This is not your typical pub kitchen. Located in the heart of Fitzrovia, the venue combines the character of a traditional British pub with a contemporary food offering, seasonal British ingredients and a strong focus on cooking over charcoal, ember and flame.The business has a distinctive identity, with a creative vision that brings together quality food, carefully selected drinks and a setting with real personality. The food offering includes seasonal dishes, quality meat and fish, sharing plates and traditional Sunday roasts, with an emphasis on fresh produce and cooking that lets the ingredients speak for themselves.The OpportunityWe’re looking for a motivated Sous Chef who can support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high standards across preparation, service and kitchen management.You’ll be joining a business with plans to expand, including a new opening next year. For the right person, this presents an opportunity to develop alongside the business, gain valuable experience and work towards a future Head Chef position.You’ll be trusted to take responsibility, contribute ideas and help build a kitchen team that takes pride in its food and performance.What You’ll Be Doing Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.Leading services and ensuring food is delivered to a consistently high standard.Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and quality British produce.Maintaining strong preparation, organisation and kitchen discipline.Supporting menu development, specials and seasonal changes.Training and developing junior chefs, helping them improve their skills.Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.Assisting with stock control, ordering, GP management and minimising waste.Taking ownership of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.Helping prepare the business for future growth and progression opportunities. What We’re Looking For Experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step.A genuine passion for quality ingredients and well-executed food.Experience in a quality restaurant, gastropub or fresh-food-led kitchen.Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead a team through service.A positive, hands-on approach and the confidence to take responsibility.An understanding of kitchen costs, stock control and food safety.Ambition to progress towards a Head Chef role as your experience develops.Most importantly, we want someone who wants to grow, contribute and be part of a business with plans for the future. What’s on Offer? £40,000 - £42,000 plus tronc Circa 10k depending on experience.The opportunity to work in a distinctive, quality-led London food operation.Exposure to seasonal menus, quality produce and charcoal-led cooking.Support from an experienced senior kitchen team.Greater responsibility and opportunities to develop your management skills.The potential to progress towards a Head Chef position as the business expands.The chance to be involved in the next stage of the business, including a planned new opening next year. Ready for Your Next Step?If you’re a Sous Chef who wants more than just another kitchen job, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.We’re keen to speak with chefs who combine strong cooking skills with leadership potential and a clear ambition to progress.Send your CV to COREcruitment to find out more about this confidential opportunity.
Kitchen Manager | Destination Smokehouse | Dorset £40,000–£45,000 + 45-hour working weekA kitchen ma... Kitchen Manager | Destination Smokehouse | Dorset £40,000–£45,000 + 45-hour working weekA kitchen management opportunity in one of Dorset’s most distinctive hospitality settings. Imagine working in a restaurant where authentic Texas-style barbecue, historic aircraft and panoramic countryside views come together to create a destination in its own right.COREcruitment is working with a unique hospitality venue in the Dorset countryside to find a Kitchen Manager who can take ownership of the kitchen operation, lead a team and maintain the highest standards of food quality, organisation and food safety.Set at a historic hilltop airfield on the edge of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, just south of Shaftesbury, the venue offers a working environment unlike a conventional restaurant. Guests visit for the food, the aviation heritage, the spectacular views and the experience of watching aircraft come and go.The food offering centres on authentic, Texas-inspired smokehouse cooking, with meat smoked on site using specialist smoking equipment. The venue also welcomes visitors for events, live music and aviation gatherings, creating a varied hospitality operation with plenty going on throughout the year.For someone who enjoys leading a kitchen in a setting with real character, this is an opportunity worth exploring.The Opportunity We’re looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to take responsibility for the daily running of the kitchen.You’ll have the support of an experienced Executive Head Chef and senior operations team. Menu development will initially sit with the Executive Head Chef, allowing you to concentrate on building a well-run kitchen, developing your team and delivering consistent standards.As you establish yourself, there will be opportunities to contribute ideas and help shape the future food offering.Your responsibilities will include: Leading the kitchen team through preparation and service, setting clear expectations and maintaining standards. Taking full ownership of food safety, HACCP procedures and kitchen documentation. Ensuring temperature checks, date labelling, shelf life, storage and stock rotation are completed correctly. Maintaining accurate allergen information and ensuring the team follows procedures consistently. Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and ready for inspection. Delivering consistent food quality, portion control and presentation in line with agreed recipes. Managing ordering, stock levels, waste and food costs to support gross profit targets. Planning rotas and deploying the team effectively around business needs. Training, supporting and holding team members accountable. Working closely with the General Manager and senior culinary team to improve performance. Contributing ideas to menu development as you grow into the role. What We’re Looking For You’ll be a practical, organised kitchen leader who takes pride in running a safe, disciplined and well-prepared kitchen.You might already be a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef, or you could be an experienced Sous Chef looking for a role with greater responsibility.You’ll need: Experience leading a professional kitchen and managing a team. Strong knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP and food safety documentation. A thorough approach to temperature monitoring, cleaning schedules, date labelling and food storage. The ability to deliver consistent food from established recipes and specifications. Experience with stock control, ordering, waste management and kitchen costs. The confidence to train your team, set expectations and address issues promptly. A calm, organised approach to busy services and changing operational demands. A suitable food safety qualification is expected. Level 3 Food Safety and experience with EHO inspections or external audits would be advantageous.What’s on Offer? £40,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience plus tips A 45-hour working week. Support from an experienced senior culinary and operations team. Clear ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation. The opportunity to contribute to future menu development. A distinctive workplace combining smokehouse cooking, aviation heritage and the Dorset countryside. The chance to build a strong team and make a visible difference to the operation. Interested? If you’re a kitchen professional who enjoys taking responsibility, developing people and maintaining high standards, we’d like to hear from you.Send COREcruitment your CV along with a short introduction outlining your kitchen leadership experience and approach to food safety.Apply today to find out more about this Kitchen Manager opportunity in Dorset.
Care Home ChefLocation: Burton-On-TrentPay: £16.50 per hourAbout the RoleOur client is looking for a... Care Home ChefLocation: Burton-On-TrentPay: £16.50 per hourAbout the RoleOur client is looking for a passionate and reliable Chef/Cook to join their team within a care home setting in DE15.This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking fresh, nutritious meals and understands the importance food plays in residents' wellbeing and daily experience. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of meals to a high standard while ensuring all dietary requirements, food safety procedures and quality standards are met.The ideal candidate will have previous catering experience, a good understanding of food hygiene, and take pride in creating meals that residents enjoy.Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in line with the service schedule.Cater for a range of dietary requirements, including allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.Ensure meals are presented well and meet residents' preferences wherever possible.Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring and kitchen records.Follow HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding. Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have: Previous experience working as a Chef, Cook or within a catering environment.Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.Experience preparing meals for larger groups or high-volume catering.Understanding of nutritional requirements for older people.Experience catering for specialist dietary needs and allergies.Good organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively.The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure. INDHOS
About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Care Home Chefs to work within care home... About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Care Home Chefs to work within care home settings across Lincoln and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week or full-time/temporary work, we have regular assignments to suit your availability.This is a rewarding opportunity for chefs who enjoy preparing fresh, nutritious meals and understand the important role food plays in residents' wellbeing and daily experience. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality meals while ensuring all dietary requirements, food safety procedures and quality standards are met.Working across a variety of care homes, you'll need to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while maintaining excellent standards of food preparation and service.Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook and present fresh, nutritious meals for residents.Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in line with service requirements.Cater for a range of dietary needs, including allergies, diabetic diets, vegetarian, vegan and texture-modified meals.Ensure meals are well presented and tailored to residents' preferences wherever possible.Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation standards.Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.Complete daily food safety checks, including temperature monitoring and kitchen records.Follow HACCP procedures and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.Adapt confidently to different kitchen teams and working environments. Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have: Enhanced DBS Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef, Chef or Cook.Experience working in care homes, healthcare, education, hospitality or other high-volume catering environments.Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.Experience preparing meals for larger groups.An understanding of the nutritional requirements of older people.Experience catering for specialist dietary requirements and allergies.Strong organisational and time-management skills.The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.A flexible and reliable approach to temporary and agency work. What's on Offer? Competitive hourly rates of £15-23Flexible shifts to suit your availabilityOngoing temporary and relief chef assignmentsWeekly payOpportunities across a variety of care home settingsImmediate starts available If you're an experienced chef looking for flexible temporary work and enjoy making a positive difference through great food, we'd love to hear from you.INDHOS
CEO – Leading Hospitality Group, £180,000–£200,000Location: LondonSalary: ... CEO – Leading Hospitality Group, £180,000–£200,000Location: LondonSalary: £180,000–£200,000 + bonus / long-term incentives(MUST HAVE WET-LED HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE, STRONG COMMERCIAL ACUMEN AND A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF SELLING A BUSINESSES)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CEO to lead an ambitious, multi-site hospitality group with a strong focus on wet-led venues with good food offering, drinks sales and premium drinking experiences.I am looking for a commercially driven CEO with a proven track record of leading and growing a substantial hospitality business, with a particular focus on wet sales, alongside a strong understanding of food and dry sales. This is a strategic leadership role for someone who understands how to maximise sales, drive profitability, grow a portfolio and create long-term business value.You will work closely with the owners and senior leadership team to shape the group's strategy, identify new opportunities, drive expansion and deliver outstanding commercial results. I am looking for someone who understands acquisitions, business valuations, deal-making and exit strategies, and who has demonstrable experience of successfully managing this process.The Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a CEO, Managing Director or equivalent senior executive within a substantial, multi-site hospitality business.A strong wet-led background, ideally within premium pubs, bars, late-night venues or drinks-led hospitality groups.A proven track record of driving wet sales, improving margins and maximising commercial performance, alongside an understanding of food and dry sales.Must have experience of buying and selling businesses, including acquisitions, disposals and delivering value through a transaction.Experience managing and growing a sizeable hospitality group, with full P&L responsibility.Strong financial acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities, improve profitability and deliver sustainable growth.Experience developing and executing growth strategies, including acquisitions, new openings, site expansion and portfolio development.A proven ability to build, develop and lead high-performing senior management teams.Experience working closely with owners, investors and boards, with the confidence to influence strategic decisions.A commercially minded, entrepreneurial leader who understands both the operational detail and the bigger picture. If you are an experienced hospitality CEO or Managing Director with a strong wet-led background and a proven track record of buying and selling businesses, I would love to hear from you.Apply today at Stuart Hills or call me on 0207 790 2666 for a confidential discussion.COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We work across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia.To view other great opportunities, visit www.corecruitment.com or contact us for a confidential chat about your next move.
About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work within care h... About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work within care home settings across West Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week or more regular temporary work, we have assignments available to suit your availability.This is a rewarding opportunity for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistants who enjoy working as part of a busy catering team. You will support the kitchen with the preparation and service of meals, helping to ensure residents receive a high standard of food and service.Working across a variety of care homes, you'll need to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.Key Responsibilities Assist chefs with basic food preparation and meal service.Prepare ingredients, snacks, drinks and simple food items as required.Serve meals to residents in a friendly and professional manner.Assist with setting up and clearing down dining and kitchen areas.Wash dishes, utensils, pots and kitchen equipment.Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.Follow food hygiene and food safety procedures at all times.Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.Support the kitchen team during busy meal services.Follow instructions regarding residents' dietary requirements, allergies and texture-modified meals.Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.Adapt confidently to different kitchen teams and working environments. Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have: Enhanced DBSPrevious experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter or similar.Experience within care homes, healthcare, education, hospitality or other catering environments is desirable.A good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.An awareness of allergies and specialist dietary requirements.Good communication and teamwork skills.The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.A reliable, hardworking and positive approach.The ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team.A flexible approach to temporary and agency work. What's on Offer? Competitive hourly ratesFlexible shifts to suit your availabilityOngoing temporary and relief assignmentsWeekly payOpportunities across a variety of care home settingsImmediate starts available If you're an experienced Kitchen Assistant looking for flexible temporary work within care home settings, we'd love to hear from you.INDHOS
About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work within care h... About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work within care home settings across Oxford and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week or more regular temporary work, we have assignments available to suit your availability.This is a rewarding opportunity for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistants who enjoy working as part of a busy catering team. You will support the kitchen with the preparation and service of meals, helping to ensure residents receive a high standard of food and service.Working across a variety of care homes, you'll need to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.Key Responsibilities Assist chefs with basic food preparation and meal service.Prepare ingredients, snacks, drinks and simple food items as required.Serve meals to residents in a friendly and professional manner.Assist with setting up and clearing down dining and kitchen areas.Wash dishes, utensils, pots and kitchen equipment.Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.Follow food hygiene and food safety procedures at all times.Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.Support the kitchen team during busy meal services.Follow instructions regarding residents' dietary requirements, allergies and texture-modified meals.Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.Adapt confidently to different kitchen teams and working environments. Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have: Enhanced DBSPrevious experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter or similar.Experience within care homes, healthcare, education, hospitality or other catering environments is desirable.A good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.An awareness of allergies and specialist dietary requirements.Good communication and teamwork skills.The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.A reliable, hardworking and positive approach.The ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team.A flexible approach to temporary and agency work. What's on Offer? Competitive hourly ratesFlexible shifts to suit your availabilityOngoing temporary and relief assignmentsWeekly payOpportunities across a variety of care home settingsImmediate starts available If you're an experienced Kitchen Assistant looking for flexible temporary work within care home settings, we'd love to hear from you.INDHOS
About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work within care h... About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work within care home settings across Chipping Campden and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week or more regular temporary work, we have assignments available to suit your availability.This is a rewarding opportunity for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistants who enjoy working as part of a busy catering team. You will support the kitchen with the preparation and service of meals, helping to ensure residents receive a high standard of food and service.Working across a variety of care homes, you'll need to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.Key Responsibilities Assist chefs with basic food preparation and meal service.Prepare ingredients, snacks, drinks and simple food items as required.Serve meals to residents in a friendly and professional manner.Assist with setting up and clearing down dining and kitchen areas.Wash dishes, utensils, pots and kitchen equipment.Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.Support the kitchen team during busy meal services. Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have: Enhanced DBSPrevious experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter or similar.Experience within care homes, healthcare, education, hospitality or other catering environments is desirable.A good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.A flexible approach to temporary and agency work. What's on Offer? Competitive hourly ratesFlexible shifts to suit your availabilityOngoing temporary and relief assignmentsWeekly payOpportunities across a variety of care home settingsImmediate starts available If you're an experienced Kitchen Assistant looking for flexible temporary work within care home settings, we'd love to hear from you.INDHOS
About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work within care h... About the RoleWe have ongoing opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work within care home settings across Burton-On-Trent and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week or more regular temporary work, we have assignments available to suit your availability.This is a rewarding opportunity for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistants who enjoy working as part of a busy catering team. You will support the kitchen with the preparation and service of meals, helping to ensure residents receive a high standard of food and service.Working across a variety of care homes, you'll need to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.Key Responsibilities Assist chefs with basic food preparation and meal service.Prepare ingredients, snacks, drinks and simple food items as required.Serve meals to residents in a friendly and professional manner.Assist with setting up and clearing down dining and kitchen areas.Wash dishes, utensils, pots and kitchen equipment.Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.Follow food hygiene and food safety procedures at all times.Store food, ingredients and cleaning products safely and correctly.Support the kitchen team during busy meal services.Follow instructions regarding residents' dietary requirements, allergies and texture-modified meals.Follow all company policies relating to Health & Safety, infection control and safeguarding.Adapt confidently to different kitchen teams and working environments. Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have: Enhanced DBSPrevious experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter or similar.Experience within care homes, healthcare, education, hospitality or other catering environments is desirable.A good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.An awareness of allergies and specialist dietary requirements.Good communication and teamwork skills.The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.A reliable, hardworking and positive approach.The ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team.A flexible approach to temporary and agency work. What's on Offer? Competitive hourly ratesFlexible shifts to suit your availabilityOngoing temporary and relief assignmentsWeekly payOpportunities across a variety of care home settingsImmediate starts available If you're an experienced Kitchen Assistant looking for flexible temporary work within care home settings, we'd love to hear from you.INDHOS
General Manager – Social Neighbourhood PubSalary: Up to £45,000 + Tronc | OTE £52,000We’re looking f... General Manager – Social Neighbourhood PubSalary: Up to £45,000 + Tronc | OTE £52,000We’re looking for an outstanding and ambitious General Manager to join a fantastic social neighbourhood pub/bar and take the lead on an exciting operation.This is a great opportunity for a true people leader who is passionate about creating a brilliant guest experience, building high-performing teams and driving the overall success of a venue. If you’re an ambitious GM who loves people, guests, great hospitality and the commercial side of running a successful venue, we’d love to hear from you!What we’re looking for: A confident and hands-on General Manager with strong leadership skillsPeople-focused, with the ability to motivate, develop and retain a great teamGuest-focused, with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional service and creating a welcoming atmosphereCommercially minded, with a strong understanding of budgets, P&L and financial performanceAmbitious and driven, with the energy to continually improve and grow the businessComfortable taking full ownership of the day-to-day operationA natural leader who leads from the front and enjoys being part of a busy, social environment If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Kate B OR call 0207 790 2666
Brand Manager – Luxury Hospitality BrandsLondon£60,000 + benefits We are working with a luxury hospi... Brand Manager – Luxury Hospitality BrandsLondon£60,000 + benefits We are working with a luxury hospitality group to recruit an exceptional Brand Manager to join its growing Head Office team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Brand Manager who combines creativity, commercial thinking and a strong understanding of luxury brands. Working closely with the senior marketing leadership team, you will help shape the development, positioning and activation of a portfolio of high-profile luxury lifestyle brands, strengthening brand identity, increasing guest engagement and supporting commercial growth.The group has an ambitious growth strategy, with several new luxury concepts and openings currently in development.The RoleAs Brand Manager, you will help shape, develop and protect the identity of a portfolio of distinctive brands while delivering creative campaigns and initiatives that increase awareness, strengthen guest engagement and drive commercial performance. You will work closely with Marketing, Operations and external creative partners to ensure every guest touchpoint reflects the quality, creativity and personality of each individual brand. This is a hands-on role where you will balance strategic brand development with creative execution, working across established brands as well as exciting new concepts.Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver brand strategy across a portfolio of luxury hospitality brands, including positioning, storytelling, tone of voice and creative directionPlan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, PR and print, ensuring consistent and engaging brand communicationsLead marketing for new openings and brand activations, including concept launches, seasonal campaigns, photoshoots, content creation and promotional eventsManage creative partners and brand assets, including agencies, photographers, designers, menus, marketing collateral and in-venue materialsDrive brand and commercial performance by managing budgets, analysing campaign results and customer engagement, monitoring market trends and supporting local venue marketing Experience: 5+ years experience within marketing or brand management, ideally within luxury, hospitality, lifestyle or premium consumer brandsExperience as a Brand Manager, Marketing Manager or in a similar positionExperience working across multiple brands or locationsA strong understanding of luxury brand positioning, identity and storytellingExcellent project management and organisational skillsStrong knowledge of digital marketing, social media and contentExperience using marketing analytics and reporting toolsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA strong creative eye and exceptional attention to detailThe ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environmentA genuine passion for luxury brands, hospitality and creating exceptional customer experiences This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Brand Manager who wants to have a genuine influence on the development of established luxury brands while also helping to create and launch new concepts from the ground up
Head of Technical ProductionLocation: LondonSector: Live Events, Experiential, Entertainment & V... Head of Technical ProductionLocation: LondonSector: Live Events, Experiential, Entertainment & VenuesAn Exciting Opportunity with a Leading London VenueWe're working with an exciting, leading London venue to recruit an experienced Head of Technical Production to take ownership of the technical delivery of its events, productions and live experiences.This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, commercially minded production leader who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.As the venue's in house technical lead, you will work closely with producers, creative teams and external partners to bring ambitious concepts to life, ensuring every production is delivered to the highest technical and operational standards.The Role Take ownership of all technical aspects of events and productions, from initial planning through to successful deliveryWork closely with internal and external producers, creative teams and clients to transform ambitious ideas into technically achievable experiencesOversee lighting, sound, AV, staging, production infrastructure and technical requirements across the venueManage technical budgets, procurement, contractors and supplier relationships, ensuring commercially effective production deliveryEstablish technical standards, oversee health and safety, manage production schedules and continuously improve the venue's technical capabilitiesManage and coordinate in house technical teams, freelancers and external production partners, providing expert guidance and leadership Experience: We're looking for an experienced technical production professional who combines exceptional technical knowledge with strong leadership and a genuine passion for live experiencesSignificant experience in senior technical production roles within leading venues, live events, entertainment or experiential environmentsExtensive technical knowledge across lighting, audio, video, staging and production systemsProven experience working directly with producers to deliver complex, high-profile events and productionsStrong commercial awareness, including budget management, procurement and supplier negotiationsExperience managing technical teams, freelancers and external production companiesExcellent knowledge of production health and safety, technical compliance and operational best practicesThe confidence to balance ambitious creative ideas with practical technical solutions
Marketing Coordinator£35,000-£38,000 Immersive Experience and Visitor AttractionWe’re looking for an... Marketing Coordinator£35,000-£38,000 Immersive Experience and Visitor AttractionWe’re looking for an organised, energetic and commercially minded Marketing Coordinator to join the team behind a unique immersive experience and visitor attraction.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves bringing ideas to life. You will sit at the heart of the venue’s marketing activity, coordinating external agencies and partners while working closely with the wider team to make sure campaigns, events, activations and partnerships are delivered.The RoleAs Marketing Coordinator, you will help manage the day to day delivery of the venue’s marketing plan across PR, digital, social media, ticketing and in venue activity. You will act as a key link between external marketing agencies, commercial partners and internal teams, keeping activity on track and ensuring everyone has what they need to deliver. This is a varied, hands on role. One day you could be coordinating a social campaign or briefing our PR agency; the next you might be supporting an in venue activations.The role: Coordinate our external agencies across PR, digital marketing, social media and other specialist channelsSupport the delivery of the overall marketing calendar, ensuring campaigns and activity are delivered on timeCoordinate marketing activity designed to support awareness, engagement and ticket salesOversee the marketing delivery of in venue activations, events and experiencesCoordinate activity with commercial and brand partners, ensuring agreed marketing commitments are successfully deliveredBrief agencies and partners, manage timelines and follow up on actions and deliverablesWork collaboratively with venue operations, commercial, creative and other internal teamsHelp manage marketing assets, content, campaign materials and approvalsTrack campaign activity and results, helping the team understand what is working and where we can improveEnsure our brand is represented consistently across marketing activity and the visitor experienceKeep an eye on cultural, social and audience trends and bring fresh ideas to the team Experience: You will be someone who enjoys making things happen - highly organised, comfortable managing lots of moving parts and confident working with different agencies, partners and stakeholdersExperience in entertainment, leisure, culture or attractionsExperience in a marketing, campaign, agency or coordination roleExcellent organisation and project management skillsConfidence managing external agencies and partnersA good understanding of digital and social media marketingStrong written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same timeA collaborative approach and willingness to get stuck inStrong attention to detail
General Manager | Gastro Pub & Boutique Hotel | LancashireSalary up to £65,000 + Tronc + 25% Bon... General Manager | Gastro Pub & Boutique Hotel | LancashireSalary up to £65,000 + Tronc + 25% BonusCOREcruitment is working with a well-established hospitality group to find an ambitious General Manager to lead a collection of gastro pubs and boutique accommodation in Lancashire.This is an opportunity to take ownership of a £5m hospitality operation, make your mark and help shape the next stage of its development.The OpportunityYou will oversee a collection of three neighbouring hospitality venues, including a beautifully refurbished gastro pub with 38 bedrooms. Following a £1.2m refurbishment, the business offers a fresh environment, with further opportunities to build on its success.You will lead a team of around 45 people working across the three sites, with a focus on creating a consistent guest experience, developing your people and driving commercial performance.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the floor, supporting their team and getting involved in the day-to-day operation.What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a General Manager within a quality gastro pub, destination pub or small boutique hotel.A strong understanding of food-led hospitality, with a genuine passion for food and drink.The commercial awareness to manage a multi-site operation with a turnover of around £5m.A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to motivate, develop and support a team of 45.The personality and ambition to bring fresh ideas, take ownership and influence the future direction of the business.A track record of driving standards, improving performance and delivering memorable guest experiences. We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates with a strong gastro pub background. This is a food-led operation, so a solid understanding of quality food, drink and service is essential.What’s on Offer? Salary up to £65,000.Tronc.Bonus potential of up to 25%.The opportunity to lead a recently refurbished, multi-site operation.A visible leadership role with the freedom to make a genuine impact.The chance to develop a talented team and help shape the future of an established hospitality business. Interested?If you’re a driven General Manager who knows how to run a quality gastro pub, understands the commercial side of hospitality and wants the opportunity to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.Stuart CampbellHead of Chef recruitment | hotels and pubsCOREcruitment | 8 Nile Street, London, N1 7RF stuartcampbell@corecruitment.com +44 (0) 207 790 2666 (Office) +44 (0) 207 539 5588 (Direct) WhatsApp: @StuC_Core