Cookaburra | Hospitality Recruitment
London's Premier Hospitality Recruitment Agency
Uniting London’s Finest Hospitality Venues with Passionate, Skilled and Qualified Talent Dedicated to a Lifelong Career

Why choose us to be your staffing agency in London?
Cookaburra, an Australian-founded hospitality recruitment agency rooted in London, links Greater London businesses with skilled, educated staff who bring a proactive, driven mindset, enhanced by a focus on wellness to ensure lasting retention setting us apart as London’s best recruitment agency.
We offer a holistic approach to hospitality recruitment.
Our London staffing agency team offers a comprehensive recruitment approach, addressing every staffing need with precision and care through a 360-degree process. Cookaburra goes beyond simply filling roles, sourcing and vetting candidates who view hospitality as a lifelong career—professionals eager to grow through continuous training and education. By aligning talent with your company’s values, culture, and goals, Cookaburra ensures every placement is a seamless fit, delivering motivated individuals poised to drive your business toward sustained success at every stage of the journey.

We’re here to help you find the perfect fit for your hospitality team or to assist with any inquiries you may have.

Looking for top talent?
Ready to find your dream job?
Cookaburra isn’t just the best recruitment agency—it’s your career ally, dedicated to your success in hospitality. Focused on matching your skills, experience, and passion with top opportunities across London’s premier hotels, restaurants, cafés, private members’ clubs, bakeries, catering companies, and bars, Cookaburra avoids one-size-fits-all placements. Job seekers gain access to expert career guidance, CV refinement, wellness benefits to maintain balance and prevent burnout, and tailored job alerts that align with your goals. The team supports you from application to interview, ensuring you land a role you’re excited to start.

Join a Winner: 100% Retention in Our First 12 Months.
Elevate Your Hospitality Career

Our Services
Cookaburra tackles staffing for Greater London’s hospitality venues with over 14 years of expertise. From permanent hires to fixed-term pros, our London staffing agency screens rigorously, trains thoroughly, and supports wellness—delivering reliable talent that lasts.

Jobseekers
Cookaburra’s recruitment agency London connects you to top Greater London hospitality roles, matching your skills with vetted opportunities. With training, wellness perks, and onboarding support, our staffing agency ensures you thrive in your career.

Testimonials
Cookaburra’s impact speaks through the words of its clients and candidates. Check out testimonials from London hospitality business owners and job seekers—authentic feedback that proves the staffing agency delivers results worth talking about.
Feedback That Fuels Us
Kevin Botha17. February, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really awesome placement company. Alex helped me find a job that helped meet all the requirements. Even though he’s a recruiter he made sure the process was smooth and checked up on me along the way. I highly recommend him and his company. Kiki Evans12. February, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a small business, we were weary of working with a recruiter, but Alex was a breath of fresh air and shared our philosophy of fostering sustainable, balanced and rewarding hospitality environments. Alex was amplify our search beyond our normal audience and reach out to prospective candidates which we wouldn't have capacity to do. Alex understood the needs of our small business and aligned the our goals with the right candidate. Many thanks! vishnu v s5. February, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. "I am extremely grateful to Cookaburra Agency for helping me secure a fantastic job. A special thanks to Alex, the Cookaburra Manager, whose intervention was instrumental in getting me hired. Thanks to Cookaburra, I landed a position at SpaceTalk, the leading company in Farrington. The work environment there is incredible, and I am truly enjoying my time. I highly recommend Cookaburra Agency to anyone seeking reliable job opportunities – they are 100% trustworthy and dedicated to helping you succeed." Tomas Oliveros30. January, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Outstanding service and exceptional customer attention. This agency has been instrumental in helping our business by providing a wide range of excellent candidates for our vacancies. Their professionalism, efficiency, and dedication made the hiring process seamless and stress-free. I will definitely be working with them again in the future and couldn’t recommend them more highly! Rosie Gulbis9. September, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have recieved brilliant communication and services whilst using Cookaburra. They are very attentive and share brilliant information. They offer great support and attention to detail. A well deserved 5 star rating! James Blunt7. July, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Alexander and his team and top Chefs. They have frequently sent me help at short notice and the chefs they have sent have all been absolutely fantastic! They have gone above and beyond, genuinely cared about the service and worked well with my existing team. Top-notch guys - thank you so much! Brilliant work ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sandra Torrano Marcos10. June, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cookaburra Hospitality Recruitment connects top talents with leading hospitality employers. Their friendly, personalized service and industry expertise make the job search enjoyable and successful. esmira bairamova27. May, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently had the pleasure of working with Cookaburra, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with my experience. From the moment I reached out, their team was incredibly supportive and responsive. As a jobseeker, I felt genuinely valued. The staff at Cookaburra took the time to understand my skills, experience, and career aspirations. They provided personalized advice and matched me with job opportunities that were a perfect fit for my background and goals. Thanks to their efforts, I was successfully placed at La Maritxu, a position that I am absolutely thrilled about. Throughout the process, communication was clear and consistent. They kept me informed about every step, from the initial application to interview preparation and feedback. Their professionalism and dedication truly stood out, making the entire job search process much less stressful. Special thanks to the team for their unwavering support and guidance. I highly recommend Cookaburra to anyone seeking new job opportunities. Thank you, Cookaburra, for helping me take the next step in my career! Best regards, Esmira La Maritxu22. May, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cookaburra has been an outstanding partner in our recruitment efforts. As a hospitality recruitment agency, they have consistently provided us with top-notch candidates who are not only skilled but also a great fit for our team culture. The team at Cookaburra is professional, responsive, and genuinely dedicated to understanding our needs. Their extensive network and deep industry knowledge have been invaluable in helping us find the right talent quickly and efficiently. We highly recommend Cookaburra to any organization in the hospitality industry looking for a reliable and effective recruitment partner. Their commitment to excellence and client satisfaction is truly commendable. Best regards, La MaritxuGoogle rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 9 reviews