Recruitment consultant - Catering division

?Job Title: Experienced Recruitment Consultant Catering Division

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Location: Leicester, Banbury or Peterborough
Salary: £26,000 £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Bonus: Uncapped, highly competitive bonus structure
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working on site 8am-4.30pm

Monday to Friday

About Quest Employment

Quest Employment is a well-established and highly respected recruitment agency with a strong national presence. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across multiple sectors, building long-term partnerships with our clients, and offering excellent career development opportunities for our employees.

The Role

We are excited to launch a new Catering Division and are seeking an experienced, ambitious Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of this opportunity. This role is ideal for a proven biller with a strong sales background who thrives on business development and is motivated by building a desk from the ground up.

You will play a key role in establishing and growing the division, developing new client relationships, and sourcing high-quality catering and hospitality talent.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Build and develop a new catering recruitment desk from scratch

• Proactively identify and win new business within the catering and hospitality sector

• Generate leads, arrange client meetings, and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships

• Negotiate terms of business, fees, and contracts

• Consistently meet and exceed sales targets

Recruitment & Delivery

• Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition to candidate placement

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for a variety of catering and hospitality roles

• Write and advertise vacancies across multiple platforms

• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline

• Deliver a high standard of candidate care throughout the recruitment process

Account Management

• Develop and nurture strong client relationships

• Act as a trusted partner, offering market insight and recruitment expertise

• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records using the CRM system

• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with current legislation and internal policies

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant (hospitality/catering sector experience desirable but not essential)

• Strong sales background with a track record xwzovoh of winning new business

• Experience building or developing a desk or client base is highly advantageous

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Highly self-motivated, driven, and target-focused

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

• Full UK driving licence and own car essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £26,000 £30,000 (DOE)

• Uncapped bonus structure with excellent earning potential

• Opportunity to build and lead a brand-new division

• Clear career progression and development opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Opportunity to work with a reputable and growing recruitment brand