Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hospitality Recruitment Partner in the UK
Founded in 2008 by Caroline Wright, Taste Hospitality has established itself as a trusted partner in the hospitality industry. Our core principles of personal service, honesty, and efficiency are rooted in 100% trust, ensuring we become an extension of your team. Based in Greater Manchester, we operate with a relaxed yet dedicated approach, prioritising your time and ours by only submitting CVs that meet your exact requirements. Our commitment extends beyond placement, offering a unique guarantee: if a candidate doesnt pass your three-month probation period, well find a replacement at no additional cost.With availability seven days a week, we ensure seamless communication and consistent team interactions, fostering long-term relationships built on reliability and expertise. Our reputation for integrity and tailored solutions has solidified our position as a respected leader in hospitality recruitment.
Services
Hospitality Recruitment
Chef Placement
Manager Recruitment
Luxury Establishment Staffing
Permanent Staffing Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of hospitality recruitment expertise with a hands-on, client-focused approach.
- Our team provides tailored CV preparation to enhance your professional presentation.
- We guarantee free candidate replacement if they fail probation, ensuring long-term satisfaction.
- Available seven days a week for uninterrupted support and communication.
- We prioritise transparency, avoiding generic placements in favour of precise candidate-client matches.
What people say
Discreet and professional
100% track record
Transparent service
Personal touch
High-calibre candidates
Services
Hospitality Recruitment
We specialise in permanent recruitment for luxury and award-winning hospitality establishments across the UK. Our process focuses on understanding your unique needs to match you with professionals who align with your culture and standards. By prioritising trust and efficiency, we ensure placements that drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.
Chef Placement
Our expertise extends to sourcing top-tier chefs for high-end kitchens, leveraging our industry network to identify talent that meets exact culinary standards. We work closely with candidates to ensure their skills and aspirations align with your establishments vision, guaranteeing a seamless fit.
Manager Recruitment
We recruit experienced hospitality managers who bring strategic leadership to your team. Our rigorous vetting process ensures candidates possess the operational expertise and vision required to elevate your business, with a focus on long-term retention and performance.
Luxury Establishment Staffing
Catering to elite hotels and restaurants, we provide staffing solutions that uphold the highest standards of service and excellence. Our candidates are selected for their track record in luxury environments, ensuring they meet the exacting expectations of discerning clientele.
Permanent Staffing Solutions
We focus on permanent placements that align with your businesss long-term goals. Our approach minimises turnover by prioritising cultural fit and candidate preparedness, backed by a guarantee to replace candidates who do not meet probation requirements.
People
Caroline Wright
Founder
Founded Taste Hospitality in 2008 after a career in corporate hospitality. Known for her straightforward approach, Caroline prioritises trust and long-term relationships. She actively supports industry charity Hospitality Action.
Sophie
Company Director
With seven years at Taste, Sophie specialises in chef recruitment. Her hospitality background and passion for connecting talent with opportunity drive her success in placing candidates in top-tier kitchens.
Dominic
Administrator
Dominic ensures seamless operations, leveraging his public sector experience to support clients and candidates. His creative pursuits include music and writing, balancing work with a love for dining and entertainment.
Danny
Recruitment Consultant
A former Duty Manager at Michelin-starred Northcote, Danny joined Taste in 2023. His hands-on hospitality experience informs his approach to front-of-house placements, combining industry insight with client needs.
Barney
Office Dog
Barney, our Pointerdor, brings joy to the office with his playful antics. He ensures the team stays energised while maintaining a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.
Questions
How does Taste Hospitality ensure candidates meet specific client needs?
We conduct in-depth consultations to understand your requirements, followed by rigorous vetting to ensure candidates align with your culture, standards, and operational goals.
What areas does Taste Hospitality Recruitment cover?
We operate nationwide, specialising in luxury and award-winning establishments across the UK, including major hospitality hubs like Manchester, London, and the Lake District.
Are there fees for candidate replacement if probation requirements aren’t met?
No fees apply. We guarantee free replacement if a candidate fails to pass your three-month probation period, reflecting our confidence in our placements.
How does Taste Hospitality support candidates during the application process?
We offer CV preparation guidance, interview coaching, and LinkedIn profile optimisation to enhance candidates’ professional presentation and interview readiness.
What sets Taste Hospitality apart from other recruitment agencies?
Our hands-on, client-centric approach, industry-specific expertise, and commitment to transparency ensure placements that prioritise long-term success over short-term fixes.
Reviews (6)
Fovaki Joanna
Mar 30, 2021
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Excellent costumer service! Mrs Caroline Wright is an asset in the team and very helpful.I am impressed for her friendliness and professionalism.Keep going Caroline.You are amazing.
Michael Carey
Jan 15, 2020
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During my time searching for a new job, A lovely woman called Lauren introduced me to a place that I found very interesting and enjoyable. Lauren was very professional, patient and kind to me and I couldn't thank her enough for everything she's done for me. If you're searching for a new job in the hospitality industry, I would highly recommend Taste Hospitality.
Cameron Newport
Nov 11, 2019
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For someone fairly new in the hospitality industry, Taste really got me pointing in the right direction as well taking the steps that I would never have envisaged of taking so early on with full confidence. The whole team strive for upmost perfection with anyone they work with: recruiters, chefs, newcomers to the industry or well experienced professionals. There's always something they'd be happy to help you with and I can't thank them enough for their help.
Ryan Napper
Oct 12, 2019
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Great agency, helped me find a brilliant spot in windermere, no lack of communication and the agent herself was amazing any question i needed answered was answered fully, highly recommended to everyone
Joshua
Oct 08, 2019
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Communication was excellent, worked around my hours and wasn't pushy on getting things done. Lauren was amazing and sorted everything out! Thank you
Dean Alder
Sep 21, 2019
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Kirsty Hanley was very friendly and extremley helpful getting me a fantastic job at a 5*(red) hotel in the New Forset. I anyone wants to get a job, these guys are the people to go for. ASK FOR KIRSTY TO LOOK AFTER YOU.
THANKS AGAIN
THANKS AGAIN
