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Hospitality Jobs in Hackney, London

Hackney has one of the highest concentrations of interesting, independent hospitality operators in London. If you want to work somewhere where the owner genuinely cares about the product and the people, Cookaburra can connect you with the right Hackney venue.

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Finding a Permanent Role in Hackney

We have relationships with Hackney's best independent operators across restaurants, natural wine bars, cafés and creative venues. If you're experienced and looking for a permanent role with a venue worth caring about, get in touch.

Permanent roles only. Cookaburra exclusively places people in permanent positions. We don't do casual or temp work. We find the right fit for the long term.

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Every role we fill is a long-term position.

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Every application is personally reviewed by our team.

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Permanent Hospitality Jobs in Hackney, London

Permanent hospitality roles in Hackney require candidates who understand the specific pace, clientele and culture of the area. Cookaburra only places people in permanent positions, so every role we put you forward for is a real long-term opportunity, not a stopgap. If you are a senior hospitality professional looking for a permanent role in Hackney, Cookaburra can help.

The hospitality industry in Hackney covers a broad range of venue types: from fine dining and destination restaurants to bars, hotel operations and private members clubs. Cookaburra recruits across all of these environments, placing people in roles that match their experience, their career goals and the kind of culture they want to work within.

Cookaburra is free for candidates. Our fees are paid by the venues that hire through us. There is no cost at any stage of the process, from application through to placement and beyond. We advocate for fair, market-competitive salaries for every candidate we represent and will never put you forward for a role without telling you the full package first.

If you are ready to take the next step in your hospitality career in Hackney, submit your application through our candidates page. Include your CV and a brief personal statement covering your experience and what you are looking for next. Every application is personally reviewed by our team, and we will be in touch if there is a role that could be the right fit.

The Process

How Cookaburra Works for Candidates

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Submit Your Application

Fill out the form on our candidates page. Include your CV, a passion statement, and anything that shows your craft: photos, Instagram, certifications.

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Interview with a Cookaburra Recruiter

If there's a fit, a Cookaburra recruiter will reach out personally for a conversation about your experience, goals and what the ideal role looks like for you.

03

Matched to the Right Role

When a client role matches your profile, you'll be presented as part of a curated shortlist, never a bulk CV drop. You'll always know before we present you.

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