Back of House Recruitment Assistant

The Person

Would you enjoy spending your working week meeting people and building professional networks? Whether you are a hospitality manager or professional seeking a change of direction, a chef looking to move out of the kitchen, or a recruiter from another industry looking for a more exciting sector, this could be the perfect opportunity!

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and always seeking new challenges. If you’re a natural entrepreneur who sees the bigger picture and loves generating results through effective planning and action, we want to hear from you.

You should have a strong grasp of the hospitality world (or a background in fast-paced temporary recruitment), exceptional organisational skills, and the confidence to engage and inspire others on a daily basis. This role is located in our Horsham town centre office.

Building relationships quickly and effectively is key, along with a positive attitude and the drive to make things happen.

The Role

No two days are ever the same here. If you enjoy variety and high energy, you’ll love the pace. A typical week includes:

• Candidate Resourcing & Management (40%): You will be the leader of your own team of chefs. You'll be responsible for placing creative ads, screening CVs, and interviewing to find the best talent. You’ll source, and onboard top-tier chefs, ensuring your team is high-performing and well-supported.
• Clients & Relationships (40%): You will be the face of the Sussex Chef business, engaging with clients daily to understand their needs and matching staff to their requirements. You’ll visit high-profile venues and support them on event days to ensure everything runs flawlessly.
• Operational Essentials (20%): You’ll manage the "engine room" of your desk—maintaining accurate paperwork, updating records, and ensuring timely payment for temporary staff. These tasks are the backbone of our smooth operations, and is what keep our teams loyal and consistently working with us.

The Package

We believe in rewarding the talent that drives our success:

• Competitive Salary based on experience: £28,000–£35,000 per year, plus rewarding quarterly bonuses.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Primarily a Monday–Friday role (with occasional weekend check-ins and on-call duties with time given back).
• The Perks: A vibrant, supportive team environment, ongoing professional training, and weekly incentives like team lunches and annual trips abroad.
• Health & Wellbeing: We prioritise a healthy culture balanced alongside workload.
• Additional Benefits: Company pension, Cycle to Work scheme, and access to extensive employee/retail discounts.