Graduate Staffing and Recruitment Assistant

Appetite4Work

London£28000-£35000Full time

Fast-paced, People-first role.


We’re looking for a proactive, people‑driven Staffing Assistant to help recruit, organise, and support us in our busy central London Recruitment Agency.


What you’ll be doing:

  • Recruiting, onboarding, and scheduling Kitchen Porters, Chefs and Front of House Staff
  • Helping to manage rota's and add them to our bookings system
  • Acting as a key point of contact for staff, maintaining strong, positive relationships and resolving everyday issues.
  • Ensuring high standards of punctuality, behaviour and dress code are upheld.
  • Ensuring the team feels valued, motivated, and equipped to deliver exceptional service
  • Ensuring all team members are paid accurately and on time
  • Communicating confidently with staff and clients both in person and over the phone
  • Working closely with the wider operations team to maintain consistently high standards


What we’re looking for

  • Experience working in hospitality — essential.
  • Experience in staffing, recruitment, or a similar coordination role would be highly beneficial
  • Confident, organised, and great with people
  • A natural communicator who enjoys talking to people face‑to‑face and on the phone
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure
  • A problem‑solver who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes and contributing to a positive work place.


Your working week will be based around 8.30-5.30pm Monday to Friday with a requirement for some early starts and late finishes where required – with time given in Lieu. There is also a weekend on call rota which is approx. 1-2 days per month with time given back. You will manage your own week. Based from our office in Borough.


The important Stuff:

  • £28,000–£33,000 basic salary, depending on experience
  • Achievable annual bonus £5-10K.
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Annual Overseas Trip
  • Regular Team Socials
  • Relaxed dress code
  • A supportive team environment
  • The chance to play a key role in delivering some of London’s most exciting events
  • Opportunities to grow your skills in staffing, operations, and people management


If you’re energised by people, thrive in a busy environment, and love the buzz of live events, we’d love to hear from you.