Business Details
36 Years
experience
Hospitality Recruitment Experts in Hadlow
Established in 1990, Ashdown Appointments has built a reputation as a trusted recruitment partner in the hospitality and catering sectors. With over three decades of industry-specific expertise, we specialise in connecting businesses with skilled professionals while offering candidates tailored career opportunities. Our approach combines in-depth knowledge of sector challenges with a commitment to understanding individual client and candidate needs. This personalised methodology has fostered long-term relationships, with many clients and candidates returning for subsequent placements. Our team's extensive experience spans both operational roles and recruitment consultancy, enabling us to provide informed guidance throughout the hiring process.We prioritise transparency and ethical practices, ensuring compliance with current regulations while maintaining open communication channels. The majority of our placements result from repeat business and referrals, reflecting our dedication to delivering consistent, high-quality service. By maintaining a flexible yet professional approach, we adapt to evolving industry demands while upholding our core values of integrity and excellence.
Services
Hospitality Recruitment
Catering Staff Placement
Temporary Assignments
Permanent Roles
Career Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years' specialist experience in hospitality recruitment
- Our team understands both operational and recruitment perspectives
- We maintain long-term relationships with 90% client retention rate
- We offer tailored support matching specific business requirements
- Our candidates receive personalised career guidance throughout the process
What people say
Excellent relationship
First class personal service
Expertise
Flexible approach
Extra mile support
Services
Hospitality Recruitment
Specialist recruitment service connecting hospitality businesses with qualified professionals. We handle placements for kitchen staff, front-of-house roles and management positions. Our industry knowledge ensures accurate matching of skills and workplace culture.
Catering Staff Placement
Comprehensive staffing solutions for catering establishments seeking temporary or permanent employees. We assess candidates' culinary skills and service experience to meet specific business requirements. Our process includes reference checks and suitability assessments.
Career Consultancy
Personalised career guidance for hospitality professionals seeking new opportunities. We offer CV preparation, interview coaching and market insights to help candidates achieve their career goals. Our advice is tailored to individual aspirations and experience levels.
People
Anne
Recruitment Consultant
Co-founder with 34 years' experience in hospitality recruitment. Specialises in matching candidates with suitable roles while understanding business operational needs.
Rupert
Senior Recruiter
32-year hospitality industry veteran with senior management experience. Provides expert insights to candidates and clients, maintaining industry relationships through recruitment consultancy.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on hospitality and catering roles across the South East region.
What types of positions do you fill?
We handle both temporary and permanent placements for kitchen staff, front-of-house roles and management positions.
How do you support job seekers?
We provide career guidance, interview preparation and match candidates with suitable vacancies based on their skills and aspirations.
What makes your agency different?
Our sector-specific expertise and long-term industry relationships enable us to make more accurate and lasting placements.
Are there fees for candidates?
No, our recruitment services are completely free for job seekers.
How can I find current vacancies?
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