Chef Recruitment Consultant
Bath | Circa £30,000DOE | Uncapped Commission
Lime Hospitality —A Refreshing Approach to Recruitment
You’rea recruiter. Not a data-entrymachine. If too much of your week goes on outdated systems, repetitive admin and processes that get in the way of recruiting, winningbusinessand earning commission, it might be time for a change. At Lime Hospitality we’veinvested heavily in technology and AI, including our own in-house CRM built specifically around the way we recruit.It'sconstantlyevolving:new features, automation and AI capabilities that take away the admin and give our consultants more time to do what they do best: build relationships, win business and place great people.
The Role
We'relooking for an experienced Chef Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a dedicated chef desk from our Bath office. The focus is primarily temporary and contract chef recruitment, althoughwe'reopen to consultants with strong permanent experience. It's a full 360 role — relationship management, candidatecareand commercial performance — and for the right person the scope can flex around your strengths and background. Above all, wewant someone entrepreneurial who wants to build something rather than simply inherit a desk. You'llhave the autonomy to develop your clients, grow your candidatebaseand shape the desk around what you do well.
Why Lime?
- Technology that works for you — our own CRM, AI and evolving systems designed to cut the admin and make your desk more efficient.
- Clients and candidates worth having — established relationships with some of the UK's leading hospitality businesses, and a strong, properly vetted chef network.
- Uncapped commission — a competitive structure with a low, achievable threshold and no ceiling on what you can earn.
- Real autonomy — we'reindependent, so youwon'tbe weighed down by layers of corporate process. Build your desk, develop yourclientsand run it your way.
- A chance to make a difference — we'regrowing the chef division out of Bath and want someonewho'llplay a genuine part in shaping it.
What You'll Own
- Your desk — sourcing,registeringand looking after a reliable pool of chefs, and putting the right people into the right kitchens.
- Client relationships — regular contact, site visits and a genuine understanding of each client's kitchen,cultureand expectations.
- Business development — spotting new clients,openingsand shifts in demand, and growing your desk in a proactive, relationship-led way.
- Permanent recruitment — briefs, shortlists, interviews, offers and fees, managed end to end.
- Bookings and delivery — confirming the detail, resolving issues before they become problems, and acting on feedback.
- Performance — full accountability for GP,activityand standards on your desk, against targets agreed with you.
- Compliance and admin — accuraterecords, right-to-work and data protection handled properly, first time.
- On-call — the out-of-hours rota, currently around one weekend in seven, with TOIL on the following Tuesday and Wednesday.
You
- Proven experience in chef or hospitality recruitment,tempor perm.
- Real kitchen experience is a big advantage — ifyou’veworked as a chef,you’llspeak both your clients’ and your candidates’ language.
- Commercially minded,ambitiousand motivated to grow your own desk.
- A natural relationship builder who values long-term partnerships over transactional volume.
- Comfortable with technology and genuinely interested in using AI to work smarter.
- High standardswhen it comes to service,complianceand candidate care.
- Happy to pick up the phone and get out to site — we think the best relationships are built face to face.
- Confident enough to take ownership and make things happen.
What We Offer
- Salary Circa £30,000 depending on experience
- Commission Uncapped, with a low and achievable threshold
- Hours Monday to Friday, with weekend on-callapproximately one weekend in seven, and TOIL on the following Tuesday and Wednesday
- Location Our Bath office
- Training Full induction and on-the-job training from your first week, with ongoing support as you build your desk
- Growth A genuine say in branch strategy and a real part to play in Lime's next stage of growth
How We Work
We give our consultants real ownership of their desks, and in return we expect accountability,professionalismand a strong work ethic. We prioritise relationships over volume, we go the extra mile for clients and chefs, and we take pride in delivering a thoughtful, reliable service. We work hard andwe'recommercially driven — but we also want you to enjoy the job and the people you do it with.
Our values
- Energise theroom
- Operate withintegrity
- Workhard
- Support yourteammates
- Give a damn
Think You Could Be a Good Fit?
If you're an experienced hospitality recruiter who wants better technology, moreautonomyand the chance to build something of your own,we'dlove to have a conversation.
Lime Hospitality is an equal opportunities employer. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.
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