London · Permanent Placements Only

London's Hospitality Recruitment Agency

Cookaburra is a London hospitality recruitment agency. We place permanent chefs, managers and front of house staff in independent restaurants, hotels, bars, cafes and members clubs. You pay only when a placed candidate starts, and every placement carries a 12 week rebate period, or 20 weeks on Premium. Cookaburra Ltd, company number 15506558.

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A Hospitality Recruitment Agency That Actually Knows the Industry

Cookaburra was founded by someone who started as a dishwasher at 16 and worked through Michelin-starred kitchens in London. That background means we understand what a great hospitality hire looks like far beyond a CV.

We recruit exclusively for permanent roles across London's restaurants, hotels, bars, members clubs, cafés and private dining venues. Every candidate is personally interviewed and reference-checked before we make a recommendation. We don't send bulk CVs. We send shortlists of people we would hire ourselves.

Most placements complete within 2 to 6 weeks. You pay only when we successfully place a candidate. No upfront costs. No retainers. No placement, no payment.

Permanent Only

No temp placements. We build teams that stay.

Industry-Led

Founded by a hospitality professional, not a generalist recruiter.

No Placement, No Payment

You only pay when we find the right person.

London-Based

Local knowledge, city-wide reach.

London Areas

Hospitality Recruitment Across London

Central London

All of LondonCitywide MayfairCentral London SohoCentral London Covent GardenCentral London MaryleboneCentral London ChelseaCentral London KensingtonCentral London FitzroviaCentral London BelgraviaCentral London Canary WharfCentral London The CityCentral London FulhamCentral London BatterseaCentral London BoroughCentral London South KensingtonCentral London WaterlooCentral London VictoriaCentral London CamdenCentral London

Greater London

Candidate Benefits

Wellness Perks Portfolio

Every candidate placed through Cookaburra receives discounted access to wellness facilities across London, included with every placement at no extra cost.

Gym MembershipsWellness Sauna AccessWellness Ice BathsWellness PilatesWellness MeditationWellness YogaWellness BreathworkWellness SteamroomsWellness

For Candidates

Hospitality Jobs in London

Browse permanent roles by job title or by area. Applying is free, and every application is read by a recruiter. Apply to Cookaburra.

By job title

By area

Common Questions

Hospitality Recruitment in London, Answered.

Cookaburra operates on a success-only basis. You pay a placement fee only when we successfully place a candidate who starts in the role. There are no upfront costs, retainers or subscription fees. Our fee is a competitive percentage of the placed candidate's first-year salary, exclusive of VAT, discussed and agreed before we begin.

We recruit across Central London and Greater London, including Mayfair, Soho, Covent Garden, Marylebone, Chelsea, Kensington, Fitzrovia, Belgravia, Canary Wharf, The City, Camden, Fulham, Battersea, Borough, South Kensington, Waterloo, Victoria, Shoreditch, Brixton, Clapham, Hackney, Islington, Notting Hill, Peckham, Richmond, Greenwich and Hampstead.

We specialise in permanent placements across all front and back of house roles: Head Chef, Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, Chef de Partie, Restaurant Manager, Front of House Manager, Bar Manager, General Manager, Events Manager, Head Barista and Sommelier.

No. Cookaburra focuses exclusively on permanent placements. Our belief is that high turnover is one of the biggest problems in hospitality, and that permanent hires are the most effective solution.

Our Professional package includes a 12-week rebate period or free replacement if a placement does not work out. Our Premium package extends this to a 20-week rebate period or free replacement, giving you greater protection on senior or hard-to-fill roles.

Most placements are completed within 2 to 6 weeks from brief to accepted offer. Senior or specialist roles can take longer. We will give you a realistic timeframe at the start of every engagement.

Ready to Find the Right Person?

Let's Talk About Your Next Hire.

Book a free 15-minute call or send an enquiry. We respond within one business day.

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London · Permanent Placements Only

London's Hospitality Recruitment Agency

Start Hiring Looking for Work?

A Hospitality Recruitment Agency That Actually Knows the Industry

Most placements complete within 2 to 6 weeks. You pay only when we successfully place a candidate. No upfront costs. No retainers. No placement, no payment.

Permanent Only

No temp placements. We build teams that stay.

Industry-Led

Founded by a hospitality professional, not a generalist recruiter.

No Placement, No Payment

You only pay when we find the right person.

London-Based

Local knowledge, city-wide reach.

London Areas

Hospitality Recruitment Across London

Central London

Greater London

Candidate Benefits

Wellness Perks Portfolio

Every candidate placed through Cookaburra receives discounted access to wellness facilities across London, included with every placement at no extra cost.

Gym MembershipsWellness Sauna AccessWellness Ice BathsWellness PilatesWellness MeditationWellness YogaWellness BreathworkWellness SteamroomsWellness

For Candidates

Hospitality Jobs in London

Browse permanent roles by job title or by area. Applying is free, and every application is read by a recruiter. Apply to Cookaburra.

By job title

By area

Common Questions

Hospitality Recruitment in London, Answered.

No. Cookaburra focuses exclusively on permanent placements. Our belief is that high turnover is one of the biggest problems in hospitality, and that permanent hires are the most effective solution.

Most placements are completed within 2 to 6 weeks from brief to accepted offer. Senior or specialist roles can take longer. We will give you a realistic timeframe at the start of every engagement.

Ready to Find the Right Person?

Let's Talk About Your Next Hire.

Book a free 15-minute call or send an enquiry. We respond within one business day.

Book a Free Call Learn More About Cookaburra

London's Hospitality Recruitment Agency

A Hospitality Recruitment Agency That Actually Knows the Industry

Hospitality Roles We Place in London

Types of Hospitality Venue We Recruit For

Hospitality Recruitment Across London

Wellness Perks Portfolio

Hospitality Jobs in London

By job title

By area

Hospitality Recruitment in London, Answered.

Let's Talk About Your Next Hire.

London's Hospitality Recruitment Agency

A Hospitality Recruitment Agency That Actually Knows the Industry

Hospitality Roles We Place in London

Types of Hospitality Venue We Recruit For

Hospitality Recruitment Across London

Wellness Perks Portfolio

Hospitality Jobs in London

By job title

By area

Hospitality Recruitment in London, Answered.

Let's Talk About Your Next Hire.