How does hospitality recruitment pricing work in London?

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.

What areas of London do you cover for hospitality recruitment?

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

What hospitality roles do you recruit for in London?

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.

Do you place temporary or casual hospitality staff?

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.

What is your placement guarantee?

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.

How long does the hospitality recruitment process take in London?

Most placements are completed within 2 to 4 weeks from brief to accepted offer. Senior or specialist roles may take a little longer. We will give you a realistic timeframe at the start of every engagement.

London · Permanent Placements Only

London's Hospitality Recruitment Agency

Cookaburra places permanent chefs, managers and front-of-house professionals acrossLondon's best restaurants, hotels, bars and venues. No temp. No bulk CVs. No upfront fees.

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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 2–4 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.

Roles We Recruit

Hospitality Roles We Place in London

Head ChefRole Sous ChefRole Executive ChefRole Pastry ChefRole Chef de PartieRole Restaurant ManagerRole Front of House ManagerRole Floor ManagerRole Maître D'Role General ManagerRole Bar ManagerRole Head BartenderRole Beverage ManagerRole SommelierRole Head BaristaRole Events ManagerRole Hotel ManagerRole Food & Beverage ManagerRole

Venue Types

Types of Hospitality Venue We Recruit For

RestaurantsVenue Type HotelsVenue Type Boutique HotelsVenue Type BarsVenue Type Cocktail BarsVenue Type Wine BarsVenue Type Members ClubsVenue Type CafésVenue Type GastropubsVenue Type BakeriesVenue Type Private DiningVenue Type Events VenuesVenue Type CateringVenue Type Fine DiningVenue Type Luxury HotelsVenue Type Chef AgencyVenue Type

London Areas

Hospitality Recruitment Across London

Central London

MayfairCentral London SohoCentral London ChelseaCentral London KensingtonCentral London FitzroviaCentral London Covent GardenCentral London MaryleboneCentral London BelgraviaCentral London Canary WharfCentral London The CityCentral 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

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