Senior Recruitment Consultant - Chefs

Talent Chief LtdBathreedpublished 09/07/2026
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Senior Recruitment Consultant

Hospitality - Chefs £30,000 – £35,000 basic + commission + bonuses Bath, United Kingdom

Talent Chief are working with an established specialist hospitality recruitment business looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their team in Bath, specialising in chef recruitment.

You'll be joining a business with an established reputation within hospitality and a strong understanding of the sector.

The role

You'll specialise in recruiting chefs across the hospitality sector, working with a mixture of hotels, restaurants, pubs, contract caterers, schools, nursing homes, sporting venues and other hospitality businesses.

Typical roles will include:

  • Executive & Head Chefs
  • Sous Chefs
  • Chef de Parties
  • Commis Chefs
  • Pastry Chefs
  • Breakfast Chefs
  • Relief / Temporary Chefs
  • Kitchen & Catering Management

This is a 360 recruitment role , giving you ownership of both the client and candidate side of the desk.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Managing and developing client relationships
  • Winning new business across Bath and the surrounding region
  • Building a strong network of chefs
  • Taking and qualifying vacancies
  • Sourcing and interviewing candidates
  • Managing temporary and permanent recruitment processes
  • Growing your market commercially

Who are we looking for?

Ideally, you'll already have experience recruiting within hospitality, catering or chefs .

However, we'd also be interested in speaking with experienced recruiters from other fast-paced markets who have a strong track record of running a 360 desk.

You'll need:

  • Previous recruitment agency experience
  • Strong business development ability
  • Confidence building relationships with new clients
  • A commercial mindset
  • Strong candidate management skills
  • The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of your market
  • The drive to develop and grow your desk

Hospitality recruitment experience would be a big advantage, but attitude, commercial ability and recruitment experience are equally important.

What's on offer?

  • £30,000 – £35,000 basic salary
  • Uncapped commission
  • Additional bonuses
  • A specialist hospitality brand behind you
  • Temporary and permanent recruitment opportunities
  • Autonomy over your desk
  • Genuine opportunity to grow your market and earnings

If you're an experienced recruiter looking for a specialist market where you can build strong relationships, develop business and take real ownership of your desk, this could be a great next move.

Apply confidentially through Talent Chief for more information.