Established in January 2003, The Connections Companies -Kitchen Connections, Management Connections & Temporary Connections operate nationally from the heart of the country, supplying specialist recruitment services to the Catering Industry. Our range of expertise covers agency recruitment, advertised selection and executive search. Our vacancy range is comprehensive from Chefs Jobs through to the Executive Appointments.
Our Consultants are all catering industry-trained, with a complimentary recruitment experience of 15 years and members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation. Their appreciation of quality and efficiency and an honest approach to the selection process comes from their own personal experiences in operational management for both front and back of house nationally and internationally.
Our expertise in recruiting for the new launch, the informal and formal dining operation (Michelin accredited) and the blue chip organisation provide our clients and candidates alike with the breadth of knowledge required to identify the appropriate solution in each case.
We deliver successful conclusions time and time again.
Penny Scambler – Managing Director – established herself in Food and Beverage Management with Copthorne and Crown and Raven Hotels launching two new 4 star Midland Operations. Her career developed across Hospitality and Executive Recruitment services throughout the 80′s and 90′s. Penny’s Portfolio includes Executive Directorships of a Midlands Hotel and Produce Distribution Company alongside her advisory role to Kitchen Connections where she brings a wealth of experience & knowledge to the business. www.management-connections.co.uk
Ben Hemmings – Consultant - joined Kitchen Connections in October 2006 to concentrate on Senior Chef Recruitment. He has developed some very strong relationships with both Corporate and Entrepreneurial businesses alike and is known for his caring and easy to deal with nature. Ben is a knowledgeable chef recruiter who is thorough, determined and successful in appointing Head & Sous Chefs Nationwide www.kitchen-connections.co.uk