Most hospitality recruitment agencies measure success by volume. CVs sent, roles filled, invoices raised. If a hire leaves after three months, that’s your problem.
Pineapple Recruitment works differently. We take on a limited number of clients so we can function as your in-house recruitment team, not a faceless supplier. Every placement is permanent. Every candidate is vetted for cultural fit, not just technical skill. We stay invested long after the offer letter goes out, showing our commitment to quality.
If you’ve been disappointed by agencies that send unsuitable CVs, discover how boutique hospitality recruitment offers tailored, quality service that truly meets your needs.
A Hospitality Recruitment Agency That Acts Like Part of Your Team
Finding a great chef or a general manager who fits your culture is hard. Finding one through an agency that doesn’t understand your business is harder. Pineapple works with a deliberately small client list because we can’t give every employer the attention they need if we’re spread across hundreds of accounts. This ensures you feel prioritised and supported.
From your first conversation with us, we get under the skin of your operation — your team, your service standards, your culture. We use that knowledge to identify candidates who will stay, contribute, and grow with you. Not candidates who look right on paper, but those who are committed to a lasting career.
What we bring to every search:
Complimentary salary benchmarking — real market data so your offer lands competitively
In-depth behavioural interviews with every candidate before they reach you
A shortlist of people who fit your culture, not just your job description
Clear, consistent communication at every stage — no chasing required
We recruit for hotels, restaurants, leisure facilities, and catering operations across the UK, with particular depth in the Midlands. Whether you need a Head Chef, a Regional Manager, or an HR Business Partner with experience in the hospitality sector, we find the right person and back the placement.
Catering and Hospitality Recruitment Across Every Level
We recruit permanent roles across hotels, restaurants, leisure facilities, and catering operations throughout the UK, demonstrating our sector-specific expertise to both employers and candidates.
Where we recruit:
Hotels
Boutique properties to national groups. We build teams that handle complex operations and high guest expectations.
Restaurants
High-pressure kitchens and front-of-house teams where standards and stamina matter equally.
Leisure
Guest-facing and behind-the-scenes roles for facilities where experience is everything.
Contract Catering
Chef Managers and catering leads who can run a kitchen and manage client relationships simultaneously.
Key roles we place:
Management: Local, Area, and Regional Managers; General Managers; Operations Directors
Kitchen: Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Chef Managers, Executive Chefs
Front of House: Restaurant Managers, Service Teams, Duty Managers
Business Support: HR Business Partners, Finance Managers, and Marketing professionals with hospitality experience
If you’re unsure whether a role falls within our scope, ask us. Chances are we’ve placed it before.
Find a Hospitality Role Worth Staying In
Good chefs and strong managers are hard to find. Most recruiters know this, which is why they’ll push you into the next available role rather than the right one. We don’t work that way.
Pineapple focuses on permanent placements only. We’re not filling shift rotas or managing temp pools. We take time to understand what you want from your next position — the culture, the team, the growth path — and we only put your name forward once we’re confident it’s a genuine match.
Your CV will not be sent anywhere without your explicit consent. We’ll talk you through every opportunity, every employer, before anything happens. That’s not a policy, it’s how we work.
What to expect when you register:
A conversation about what you actually want, not just what you’ve done
Access to roles across hotels, restaurants, leisure, and contract catering — from the kitchen to regional management
Full interview preparation: company briefing, role context, and coaching on competency questions
Same-day feedback wherever possible — we know silence is the worst part of any job search
Browse current vacancies or register with us today. We’ll be in touch as soon as we have something worth your time.
Why Permanent Recruitment Beats the Revolving Door
Temp staffing has its place. But if your operation runs on a cycle of agency workers, induction days, and people who leave before they’ve learned the menu, you’re spending more time managing turnover than running a business.
Permanent placements cost more upfront. They also achieve lower turnover, stronger team cohesion, and staff who invest in the role because it invests in them. Every placement Pineapple makes is built for the long term. We’re not paid to fill a vacancy; we’re paid to find someone who stays.
That distinction shapes everything we do — how we interview, how we brief candidates, and how we follow up after a hire starts.
Ready to Work Together?
For Employers
Tell us about the role you’re trying to fill. We’ll explain how we work, give you a sense of the market, and — if we’re the right fit for each other — get started.
For Candidates
Upload your CV and tell us what you’re looking for. We only reach out when we have something worth your attention.