Business Details
29 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Hospitality Recruitment Solutions
Founded in 1997 by former head chef Matthew Sherratt, Personnel Solutions has established itself as a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the hospitality industry. Our team combines decades of culinary expertise with in-depth knowledge of staffing challenges, enabling us to match skilled professionals with employers' unique needs. With over 25 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions for temporary and permanent chef placements across hotels, restaurants, care homes, and catering outlets nationwide.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through rigorous candidate vetting processes and continuous support for both employers and employees throughout their professional journeys. We maintain strong industry relationships built on reliability, transparency, and exceptional service delivery, evidenced by our long-standing client partnerships and consistent positive feedback from satisfied businesses and chefs alike.
Services
Chef Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Relief Chef Services
Hospitality Staffing
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of specialist experience in hospitality recruitment
- Our team includes former industry professionals with insider knowledge
- We offer free registration with no upfront costs for employers
- We provide nationwide coverage with local market expertise
- We maintain rigorous quality control for all candidate placements
What people say
Excellent service
Quality chefs
Efficient process
Professional team
Reliable staff
Services
Chef Recruitment
Specialist chef recruitment services connecting hospitality businesses with qualified culinary professionals. We handle both temporary and permanent placements across all experience levels. Our rigorous vetting process ensures candidates meet specific kitchen requirements while matching their career aspirations with suitable opportunities.
Temporary Staffing
Flexible temporary staffing solutions for urgent chef requirements. We provide experienced relief chefs at short notice to maintain kitchen operations during transitions or peak periods. Our network ensures continuity of service while maintaining high culinary standards across diverse catering environments.
Permanent Placements
Comprehensive permanent chef placement services for hospitality establishments. We conduct detailed requirement analyses to match employers with chefs whose skills and personality align with their kitchen culture. Our follow-up support ensures successful integration and long-term employment stability for both parties.
Hospitality Staffing
Full spectrum staffing solutions for hospitality sector roles beyond chefs. We supply qualified personnel for front-of-house, management, and support positions. Our industry-specific knowledge enables precise matching of candidates' expertise with employers' operational needs across various hospitality venues.
Emergency Cover
Rapid response emergency staffing services for unexpected chef vacancies. We maintain a ready pool of qualified chefs available at short notice to prevent operational disruptions. Our efficient matching system ensures immediate coverage while maintaining quality standards for critical kitchen operations.
People
Matthew Sherratt
Managing Director
Founder and Managing Director with over 25 years' experience in hospitality recruitment. Former head chef with AA two-rosette award background. Established Personnel Solutions in 1997 to address industry-specific staffing challenges through specialist expertise and personal industry knowledge.
Questions
What specialist areas do you cover?
We specialise exclusively in chef and hospitality recruitment across all levels from kitchen porters to head chefs in hotels, restaurants, care homes and catering outlets.
How do you match candidates to roles?
We conduct thorough interviews and assessments to understand both candidates' skills and employers' specific requirements, ensuring optimal matches for long-term success.
What payment terms do you offer?
There are no upfront costs for employers. Payment is only required when your selected chef successfully starts their new position.
Can you help with urgent staffing needs?
Yes, we specialise in rapid response for emergency cover with qualified chefs available at short notice across our nationwide network.
Do you operate nationwide?
While based in Exeter, we provide recruitment services throughout the UK with extensive coverage in both urban and rural hospitality sectors.
Reviews (3)
McKinley'S. Kitchen
Jun 28, 2021
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Matthew at Personnel Solutions in Exeter is on the ball! I first spoke to him the day after walking away from what can only be described as an abusive employer - 17 hour days, 6 days a week, paid below what I was promised, no breaks... I was about ready to walk away from the trade altogether. Within 3 days I was offered a new job..!! Matthew must have loads of people to deal with, but I felt as though it was just me. Great work, thank you so much. I start my new job with renewed energy and enthusiasm today! Kevin
Isabelle Kenny
Apr 15, 2021
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I have used Personnel Solutions for several years now and found them an efficient and effective means of recruitment, both permanent and temporary. They understand my need for a specialist professional chef able to respond in a timely fashion to the needs of the residents in my hotel with nurses.
Carly Parsons The Passage House Inn
Mar 15, 2021
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We have used Personnel Solutions for a number of years now for help with temp chefs and they have always fulfilled our requests. They have quality chefs on their books and have carried out excellent work at our pub. Always polite and extremely professional. They have always helped us out at a moments notice. Their knowledge and understanding of the trade is second to none. Thank you for your support over the years and I am sure there will be many more years of us working together.
