I'm committed to helping people to find not just a new role, but to find an employer that suits who you are and how you work, because when you have the right people in the right business, that’s when the magic happens, right?

I'm always intersted in speaking with people from a hospitality/leisure management or chef'ing background who might be looking for a fresh challenge and value a people-centric recruiment approach with the candidate front and centre.

If you're a multisite/regional Manager, General Manager, Assistant Manager or Head Chef and you're looking to make a change in 2026 press the 'GET IN TOUCH' button below and let's talk about what's important to you in your next move.

£16-£18 per hour/45 hours per week

£16–£18 per hour. Boutique rural setting. Work across pizza, pasta, pan and pass.

Please note: Kip & Nook is in Manfield, DL2 2RD, and public transport is not practical for this role. Candidates will therefore need their own reliable transport to be considered.

Kip & Nook is a laid-back boutique hospitality destination set in 250 acres of stunning North Yorkshire countryside, just 10 minutes from Darlington. With 14 carefully curated places to stay, on-site wellness facilities, events and a bustling food offer, there’s a lot more to the business than you might expect!

The kitchen serves guests across Alberto’s Farmhouse (Thurs to Sun) and The Workshop (daily), covering brunch, dinner and small plates, with a focus on quality ingredients, simple cooking done well and consistency across every service.

They’re now looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join the team. The role isn’t confined to one section or one style of service; you’ll work across both venues, getting involved with pizza, pasta, pan work and the pass as the business continues to develop.

What we’re looking for

• Experience working confidently as part of a small to medium-sized kitchen team.
• Strong experience with fresh pizza, with the ability to deliver consistently at volume.
• Someone organised and composed who can perform well during busy service.
• A team player with a genuine interest in food and a positive, proactive approach.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and cook across brunch, dinner and small plates service.
• Maintain strong standards of presentation, consistency and food safety.
• Support prep, stock rotation and the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Contribute ideas as menus and the wider food offer continue to evolve.

What’s in it for you

• £16–£18 per hour, depending on experience.
• 45-hour contract over 5 days.
• Access to on-site wellness facilities, including saunas, ice baths and padel courts.
• Staff discounts on food and drink, plus discounted stays.

So, if you’re a chef looking for a role where you can grow with the business, then this could be the move for you. 

Press ‘TELL ME MORE’ quoting ref 'K&P1' and let’s get you one step closer to joining the team!

from £36,000 salary + TRONC (live-in is available)

Lead The Kitchen. Shape The Menu. Set The Tone.

Ednam House is entering an exciting new chapter for its food operation, and we’re looking for a Head Chef who wants to do more than simply run service - someone excited by the opportunity to influence the menu, develop a team and help shape the future direction of the kitchen.

A historic 33-bed hotel in the heart of Kelso, Ednam House is known for its character, hospitality and one of the Scottish Borders’ most picturesque settings. As part of the Robert Parker Collection, it retains its own identity whilst benefiting from being part of a small privately owned collection of distinctive hotels.

Whether you’re an experienced Head Chef looking for more freedom and influence, or a strong Sous Chef who feels ready to step up and make their mark, this could be the opportunity for you.

What we’re looking for:

• A chef excited by creativity, ownership and helping shape the food offer.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys being in service and developing their team.
• Someone who values consistency, quality and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships across BOH and FOH.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver quality across restaurant service, breakfast and banqueting events.
• Build a kitchen culture based on standards, communication and teamwork.
• Lead and develop a small kitchen team.
• Work with the General Manager to evolve menus and support growth of the food operation.

What’s in it for you:

• £36,000 salary plus TRONC.
• Live-in accommodation available.
• 45 hours over 5 shifts.
• Free food on shift.

So, if you're passionate about food, enjoy developing people, and want the opportunity to help shape the future of a kitchen rather than simply maintain one, we'd love to hear from you. 

Press the ‘TELL MORE MORE’ button quoting reference 'Kelso1' and let’s get you one step closer to joining the team!

from £28,000 salary + Bonus (OTE £30,000-£31,000)

Inspiring Events. Memorable Weddings. Guest Experiences That Last.

The Doxford Group are the team behind two of Northumberland’s most distinctive wedding and events venues, Charlton Hall and Doxford Barns, not to mention the award-winning Tempus.

Known for delivering unforgettable weddings, luxury stays and standout events, the group continues to build a reputation for creativity, individuality and exceptional hospitality.

As the business continues to grow, we’re looking for an organised, commercially aware and guest-focused Wedding & Events Coordinator   to join the team.

This is a fast-paced role within an environment where no two days are ever the same. Timelines move quickly, priorities change daily, and attention to detail matters at every stage of the guest journey.

If you thrive when busy, enjoy building relationships with people, and love the idea of helping deliver memorable weddings and events, this could be a fantastic opportunity.

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who cares about great hospitality, bringing their own personality and ideas to help elevate the guest experience.
• A genuine ‘people person’ who excels at building strong relationships with clients and contractors alike.
• Someone highly organised who can confidently manage priorities, timelines and client expectations across multiple projects, events or weddings.
• A natural relationship builder who enjoys converting interest into bookings while maintaining a guest-first approach.

What you’ll do:

• Build trusted relationships with couples and suppliers, acting as a key point of contact throughout the planning journey.
• Coordinate weddings and events from enquiry and planning through to operational handover.
• Manage enquiries, conduct venue tours and confidently guide prospective clients through to confirmed bookings.
• Support the commercial success of the venues through sales outreach, bookings conversion, and upselling opportunities.

What’s in it for you:

• £28,000 salary plus bonus scheme linked to performance.
• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
• Discounted stays, food and drink across the group.
• Work across some of the region's most distinctive wedding and events venues.

So, if you’re passionate about weddings, hospitality and creating guest experiences people remember long after the event itself, we’d love to hear from you. 

Press the ‘TELL ME MORE!’ button quoting 'DOX1' and let’s get you one step closer to joining the team!

£30,000 salary + TROCN & Bonus (OTE £35,000-£38,000)

New Opening. New City. Same Great Hospitality.

Mother Mercy are the team behind one of the UK’s Top 50 cocktail bars.   With sites across Newcastle, they’ve spent the last few years building a reputation for great hospitality, service and quality.

Opening this summer, Mother Mercy brings that same award-winning style of hospitality to the historic city of Durham - and we’re looking for an ambitious General Manager   to set the tone in this exciting new venue.

If you’re a Deputy   or Assistant Manager   who feels ready for the next step, or an existing GM looking for a hands-on role in a focused, service-led setting, this could be the move for you.

What’s in it for you:

• £30,000 base salary
• TRONC typically £4,000-£5,000
• Bonus scheme linked to performance
• 40-hour working week (5 shifts including weekends and evenings)

What we’re looking for:

• You lead from the floor - in service, setting the pace and the standard
• You care about the details - you understand that the little things make a big difference, because that’s where great hospitality is built
• You have a guest-first mindset - you make decisions with the customer in mind at all times
• You’re comfortable with the numbers - labour, stock and margin control, and how they impact financial performance

What you’ll do:

• Keep standards high - from the first guest in to the last drink served
• Set the tone - how the team delivers great hospitality on every shift, through consistency, energy and attention to detail
• Develop your team - through regular one-to-ones and structured development sessions
• Take ownership - of how the site performs, on the floor and behind the scenes

So, if you’re passionate about building a business where great hospitality and service sit at its core, then we’d love to hear from you. 

Press the 'TELL ME MORE' button quoting 'MM1' and let's get you one step closer to joining the team!

£13,600 actual | FTE £34,000 (3 days)

Shape the Future of Culture. Literally.

Culture Quarter is a fast-growing, independent hub spanning hospitality, live events, technical production, cultural education and operational support functions.

With 100 colleagues working across multiple disciplines, we are strengthening how learning and development is delivered to ensure consistency and long-term impact.

We are now introducing our first dedicated Learning & Development role to build a joined-up approach to training, compliance and career progression across every part of the organisation.

The Mission:

We’re looking for an L&D professional who understands that service excellence and career pathways go hand in hand.

• You’ll be the person who ensures:
• A casual glass collector can see a clear path to Venue Manager
• Every department has the training and development support it needs
• Compliance is embedded into everyday operations
• Managers feel confident leading development conversations
• Guests experience consistent, 5-star service across our venues, events and services

What’s in it for You:

• 16 hours per week with flexible working, typically across three days
• Additional hours managed through a clear TOIL process
• The first dedicated L&D role with real ownership
• The opportunity to shape training across a 100-person organisation
• Staff discounts, birthday leave, and a collaborative culture

What You’ll Do:

This is a hands-on, standalone role with real ownership, working closely with the Operations Manager and CEO to shape and embed learning across the organisation. You will be responsible for:

• Designing and delivering a cohesive training framework across all departments
• Creating engaging training materials and digital learning resources suited to different learning style.
• Designing and overseeing a consistent onboarding and induction programme delivered by managers
• Managing statutory and mandatory training, maintaining a clear and robust compliance plan
• Mapping clear development pathways and supporting appraisal processes

Who You Are:

• Experienced in training or L&D within hospitality or events
• Creative in approach but structured in execution
• Comfortable working independently in a standalone role
• Confident using digital learning systems and tracking progress
• A credible coach who can work effectively with operational managers

Ready to Build the Foundation?

If you’re looking for a flexible, high-ownership L&D role where you can combine structure, creativity and real operational impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Press 'TELL ME MORE' quoting 'REF: LDM' and let’s get you one step closer to joining the team.

£35,000 per annum plus service charge share

Adam & Eve, Alnwick is the northern jewel-in-the-crown for parent company Bart & Taylor; an operator of premium boutique bars and restaurants with a focus on community building through innovative food and drink experiences.

A farm-to-fork restaurant, Adam & Eve has been a mainstay in the Northumberland culinary scene for a number of years, delivering premium, fresh, exciting food alongside impeccable service. 

As the business moves into the new year, they are looking to evolve the restaurant offering under the direction of a new Head Chef who has the passion and vision to drive menu creation and lead the small but passionate team of chefs to a new level of culinary excellence and recognition.

What's in it for you?

• Salary:   £35,000 plus circa £5000 service charge/tips share
• Hours:   42-45 per week over 5 days
• Other:   uniform supplied and laundered, free food on shift, and company discounts available.

Our ideal candidate 

• Experience:   the role is suitable for either an existing Head Chef looking for their next challenge, or a driven Sous Chef ready to make a culinary impact in a senior role. The company have a training pathway in place to support either type of appointment. Experience in a similar style, premium eatery is a must.
• Skills:   a skilful, hands-on chef with a history of creating high quality menus and balancing this with diligent kitchen management. 
• Leadership:   can lead a small team with a hands-on approach, as well as having the adaptability to integrate a new menu style into the team’s repertoire.
• Creative thinker:   can show adaptability to find creative solutions to menu development (we’re looking for a real ‘foodie’) and operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Menu Development:   to create fresh, exciting, seasonal menus showcasing the best local produce.
• Statutory compliance:   maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen in-line with statutory and company requirements.
• Quality control:   to ensure our guests are only served the highest quality food presented in a consistent manner.
• Financial management:    overseeing stock results, food costs and labour spend to budget, as well as supplier negotiation. 

So if you have the culinary vision, passion and drive to help take this small, premium eatery to the next level then we’d love to hear from you. Press the 'TELL ME MORE!' button and let’s get you one step closer to joining the team!

Guaranteed 30 hours at £15.15 per hour

It’s fair to say that 2025 was a landmark year for the hospitality team at Newcastle Theatre Royal — and 2026 is shaping up to be even bigger.

From the launch of our coffee and wine bar 100 Grey Street, to the opening of the critically acclaimed bar-eatery The Green Room, the past 12 months have seen Newcastle Theatre Royal firmly establish itself as a standout destination on the city’s hospitality scene. Throw in major investment in bar infrastructure and team development, and it’s been a truly breakneck year.

Looking ahead to 2026 we’re strengthening the team further with the introduction of a new role to support the organisation’s hospitality spaces: Food & Events Duty Manager.

What’s in it for you:

• Pay Rate: £15.15 per hour.
• Hours:   guaranteed 30 hours per week 4 days over 7 (evenings & weekends included)
• No late nights - 11pm closing.
• Perks:   Staff discount around food, drinks and theatre tickets. 
• Culture:   Be part of a bold, creative and collaborative team that values flexibility and professional growth.

What we’re looking for:

• Food Delivery Excellence: you are a confident casual dining manager who leads from the front, raising standards through hands-on supervision and coaching. 
• Events Mastery:   you are the operational ‘go-to’ person for all hospitality events and bookings, with the skills to deliver best-in-class execution and guest experience.
• Communication:   you have great inter-personal skills and are comfortable working across departments to support the Head of Hospitality and the Hospitality Manager in delivering food and events operations.
• Operational Leadership:   you lead with purpose, providing clear direction to the hospitality team while ensuring consistent service flow and presentation across all outlets.

Your responsibilities:

• Service Delivery:   oversee daily service, ensuring consistently high guest experience. You will be a key influencer in the effective delivery of our food service.
• Events & Reservations:   acting as the operational point of contact within the duty management team for all internal and external hires-related activities.
• Duty Management:   providing shift leadership and direction to the hospitality service team across the organisation’s multiple hospitality departments.
• Compliance & Safety:   contribute towards maintaining the highest standards of statutory and organisational compliance. 

So, if you’re ready to make your mark as part of an ambitious hospitality team heading into an exciting 2026, we’d love to hear from you. 

Press the 'TELL ME MORE!' button and let's get you one step closer to joining the Team.