Private Dining Recruitment in London
Private dining demands an exceptional level of discretion, personalisation and service precision. The permanent professionals who operate in this space need to be among the very best that London's hospitality market has to offer.
Get in TouchWhy Use Cookaburra to Recruit for Your Private Dining Venue?
Cookaburra recruits permanent staff for London's private dining rooms, exclusive event venues and hospitality operations that serve a VIP clientele. Every recommendation is made with the specific expectations of private dining in mind.
Cookaburra is a London hospitality recruitment agency founded by someone who has worked the industry from the ground up, starting as a dishwasher in Perth at 16, through to Michelin-starred kitchens in London. Every placement is permanent, and every recommendation is personal.
We don't fill seats. We find people who fit.
The SHRM Workforce Research (2023) found that 68 per cent of hospitality workers leave within their first year. A bad hire costs up to three times the role's annual salary, and key positions in London sit unfilled for an average of six weeks. Permanent recruitment, done well, solves all three problems at once.
Permanent Only
No temp placements. We build teams that stay.
Industry-Led
Founded by a hospitality professional, not a generalist recruiter.
No Placement, No Fee
You only pay when we find the right person.
London-Based
Local knowledge, city-wide reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cookaburra charge for hospitality recruitment?+
Cookaburra operates on a no placement, no payment model. You only pay a fee when we successfully place a candidate. There are no upfront costs, retainers or ongoing fees.
How long does the recruitment process take?+
Most placements are completed within 2–4 weeks of taking a brief. We present a curated shortlist of personally vetted candidates rather than bulk CVs, reducing the time you spend screening.
What happens if a placement doesn't work out?+
All Cookaburra placements come with a rebate period. If a placed candidate leaves within the rebate window, we will conduct a replacement search at no additional cost.
Do you only recruit permanent roles?+
Yes, Cookaburra specialises exclusively in permanent hospitality placements across London. Permanent recruitment builds teams that stay.
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