Chef Recruiter - London
Posted 2 days 19 hours ago by Arc Hospitality
Location: London (Office-based with event visits)
Salary: £31,019 - £40,985 per year + Bonus Scheme
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you ready to hang up your apron and step into something new? Still passionate about the hospitality industry but looking to swap long hours in a hot kitchen for a dynamic office-based role?
Arc is looking for a Chef Recruitment Consultant to join our energetic London team. This is your chance to transition into recruitment, using your industry experience to support and supply some of the UK's best kitchens.
In this specialised role, you'll recruit and manage a pool of chefs and kitchen support staff for our wide portfolio of London-based clients. You'll be responsible for:
- Recruiting and staffing kitchens across a range of exciting venues
- Building strong relationships with clients and candidates alike
- Managing key accounts and delivering a premium recruitment service
- Conducting candidate assessments and right-to-work checks
- Checking in teams on-site and providing event support
- Helping grow Arc's chef division and reputation
A typical working week is around 40 hours across 5 days, including some weekends, with plenty of variety between the office and event sites.
We're after someone who's got:
- Previous chef experience or experience recruiting for culinary roles
- Knowledge of agency, temporary, or casual staffing models
- A confident, persuasive personality and strong interpersonal skills
- A cool head under pressure and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- A proactive, organised approach - you're a natural at getting things done
Bonus points if you've worked in events or hospitality recruitment before.
Arc is one of the UK's leading event staffing agencies, supplying top talent to iconic sporting events, venues, and heritage sites across the country.
We're passionate about flexible work, championing staff wellbeing, and shaping a better future for the hospitality industry. Our London team is fast-paced, supportive, and full of energy - we work hard, celebrate wins, and have fun doing it.
We offer competitive pay and fast-track opportunities for growth, plus:
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Company bonus scheme
- Private healthcare (Aviva)
- Bupa cover for dental, optical, physio & more
- Fully paid study day each month
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Volunteer leave and paid charity days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership subscriptions
- Team socials, conferences and company-wide celebrations
- Referral bonuses and relocation opportunities
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
If you're a go-getter ready to step into a rewarding new chapter, apply now and help us shape the future of chef recruitment in London.
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Ltd is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on any legally protected grounds. We are committed to a merit-based recruitment strategy and encourage 5 from all backgrounds.
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