Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Hospitality Recruitment Experts Since 2005
Established in 2005, Platinum Recruitment has grown from a single-recruiter operation in Bournemouth to a leading hospitality-focused recruitment agency with offices in Bournemouth, Southampton, and Manchester. Our dedication to the hospitality industry spans over 18 years, during which we have cultivated expertise in placing professionals across hotels, restaurants, luxury private sectors, and event-driven environments. We pride ourselves on offering tailored staffing solutions, combining industry knowledge with a commitment to professionalism and empathy. Our success lies in understanding the unique needs of both candidates and employers, ensuring placements that drive business growth and career development.Through strategic partnerships and a focus on innovation, we have built long-term relationships with renowned hospitality brands and private clients globally. Our values of respect, confidentiality, and industry-specific insight underpin every service we deliver. We support our community through charitable initiatives, including partnerships with Hospitality Action, reflecting our dedication to the well-being of hospitality professionals.
Services
Chef Recruitment
Hospitality Staffing
Luxury Sector Placement
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Roles
Private Household Staff
Yacht Crew Recruitment
Event Staff Solutions
Executive Recruitment
Training Support
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Three offices in Bournemouth, Southampton, and Manchester with 18 years of hospitality recruitment expertise
- Specialised divisions for luxury sectors including private households, yachts, and celebrity clients
- Confidential recruitment processes with full candidate vetting and reference checks
- Award-winning team with annual recognition for recruiting excellence
- Charity partnerships supporting the welfare of hospitality professionals
What people say
Exceptional services
Professionalism
Confidentiality maintained
Career advancement
Prompt communication
Services
Chef Recruitment
Specialist chef recruitment for luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and private households worldwide. Our consultants have industry-specific knowledge to match kitchen requirements with proven professionals. We provide both temporary and permanent solutions with full candidate vetting.
Luxury Sector Placement
Confidential staffing solutions for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and celebrities. Services include private chefs, estate managers, and yacht crew recruitment with rigorous security clearances. We ensure complete discretion through all stages of the hiring process.
Yacht Crew Recruitment
Premium yacht crew recruitment for superyachts worldwide. We source qualified captains, engineers, and hospitality staff with international experience. All candidates undergo maritime qualification verification and service record checks to meet maritime industry standards.
Event Staff Solutions
Flexible staffing for hospitality events requiring front-of-house personnel. Our database includes experienced hosts, concierge staff, and service professionals available for short-notice bookings at major UK venues and private functions.
Executive Recruitment
Senior management recruitment for hotel general managers and operations directors. We identify candidates with proven leadership track records in luxury hospitality sectors. Our process includes detailed competency assessments and cultural fit evaluations.
People
Andy Sinclair
Owner/Director
Co-founder of Platinum Recruitment with over 18 years in hospitality recruitment leadership. Specializes in luxury sector partnerships and strategic business development.
Paul Sinclair
Managing Director
Responsible for overall business strategy and growth initiatives at Platinum Recruitment. Directs team development and international market expansion efforts.
Rachael France
Owner/Director
Key leader in establishing Platinum's private client division. Oversees recruitment strategies for high-profile hospitality assignments and executive placements.
Joanne Kernan
Assistant Team Manager
Manages candidate relations and supports recruitment teams with eight years of hospitality industry experience. Specializes in luxury accommodation placements.
Kendal Swanepoel
Principal Division Manager
Leads strategic recruitment initiatives with focus on executive chef placements. Develops relationships with Michelin-starred establishments and luxury hotels.
Questions
What types of hospitality roles do you specialise in?
We specialise across all hospitality sectors including chefs, housekeeping, front of house, luxury private staff, and executive management roles.
How quickly can you source temporary staff?
Our average response time for temporary staffing requests is under 24 hours with same-day availability for urgent requirements.
Do you recruit for international hospitality positions?
Yes, we provide global recruitment solutions with experience placing professionals in over 35 countries worldwide.
What security checks do private client candidates undergo?
Private client candidates receive enhanced DBS checks, detailed reference verification, and industry-specific qualification validation through our vetting process.
Can I speak to a recruitment consultant directly?
All our offices offer direct consultant access with contact details published on our website for immediate communication.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our quality assurance system includes face-to-face interviews, skills assessments, and employment history verification for every candidate.
Reviews (6)
Roxy Ciocan
Jan 23, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Zandra has been fantastic in helping me to secure a great job. From the beginning she has been incredibly professional, supportive and very responsive.
Zandra has been fantastic in helping me to secure a great job. From the beginning she has been incredibly professional, supportive and very responsive.
Alex Watters
Nov 14, 2021
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I have just started working for Platinum and I have found them to very professional in the recruitment process, secured me an excellent position in Guernsey. Rob Cotton in Bournemouth has been very supportive and very professional approach in the whole process and I am looking forward to a long term relationship with Platinum going forward. I would recommend them so far as an employer.
Nico Porcu
Sep 21, 2021
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L would like to recommend this agency in my case (Rob Cotton) for their services, two times l was helped for find a new job and l had the fastest et the best link to my new position ever. I was accompanied in each fase from the interview to the contract sign. Many thanks !!
James Edwin Speers
Jul 30, 2021
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I would like to thank Rob from Platinum Recruitment for his help in finding our latest chef. We have used Platinum Recruitment and worked with Rob for a few years now and find that he understands our hotel, Guernsey and our requirements well.
Alin Daniel Orlovschi
Jul 29, 2021
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A great company to work with !!!! Platinum always gave me placements across UK. Helen, who I was and I am being in contact with, a great person, a great manager and an amazing consultant, always in time with new placements, sorting out everything for me, going extra mile just to make sure everything is ok and checking up on me to see how I feel and how is it going every time and everywhere I go. She is great ! Many thanks for everything you do🥇💯🙂
Andrew Jb
Jul 22, 2021
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I cannot recommend Platinum highly enough! They genuinely care about individual needs - weather it be placing me in to roles or helping with my recruitment. Natasha, who I have worked with previously, is a great addition to the Platinum team. I love how thorough, professional and personable Natasha is every time we speak.
