What We Do
COREcruitment are an international recruitment agency with divisions in the UK (London, Briston and Cornwall), The Netherlands, South Africa, North America (Vancouver)andFrance.
COREcruitment specialise in permanent and interim recruitment across the service industry sectors such as hospitality, catering, leisure, fitness, visitors attractions, holiday parcs, finance,venues, events, food retail (QSRs...), FM. FMCG, foodservice, HR, Senior Executives, etc...
COREcruitment helps you find the best candidatesforyourvacancies.
Advertising and advice
Wealso offeradvice onhowto recruit. We get qualified candidates through your door, but you have to know how to keep them.
We also offer business advertisements onour websitesandsocialmediasites.
Contingencyrecruitmentisthemost popular methodofconsultancy recruitment.After collectinga comprehensivejobdescriptionand personspecificationwewilladapta numberof techniquestofindtheright personforthejob.
• Useof ourownexclusivedatabase (400,000+)
• Advertisingthroughweb andpress
• Networkingthroughtheindustry
COREcruitment excel at recruitment, screening and presenting candidates.
All of our specialist consultants have industry experience and have been trained in conducting competencybased interviews.
At COREcruitment we endeavour to reference check all candidates that we placewith ourclients.
Sourcing Markets
Wearerecruitment expertsin abroad rangeof sectorswithin the serviceindustry –and we’re always adding to the list. We source a wide variety of skilled and experiencedstaffthroughout theworld.
COREcruitmentlooks afterall positionsfrom Chefsthrough to MD and BoardLevel roles Across Europe, USA, Middle East and Asia Wehave successin placing roles in support function roles such as training, marketing, human resources purchasing, financeandmore.
Specialist Divisions
WehavebranchedCOREcruitmentinto 38 divisions (and growing):
• HR
• Finance
• Senior Executive Search
• Finance
• Leisure
• Fitness
• Visitors Attractions
• Events
• Venues
• Hotels
• Coworking
• Facilities Management
• Property
• Estate
• Private Residences
• Retail
• QSR
• Chefs
• Restaurants
• Pubs
• Bars
• High-End / Members Clubs
• Luxury Travel
• Private Dining
• Concierge
• Food Service
• FMCG
• Care Services
• Food Hygiene
• Health & Safety
• Supermarkets
• Delivery
• Supply Chain
• Warehousing
• Food Manufacturing
• Sales Tech
• IT
• Systems
Global coverage
In addition to the London Head Office, COREcruitment has rapidly expanded their presence
The COREcruitment Process
Client Process
Company research& meetings
Understanding recruitment needs; brief on the position
Advertise Position, sourceand attract high caliber candidates
Matching
Success
Candidate Process
Internal & external database search,referrals and targeted search
In-depth interviews
Referencechecking and psychometric testing
COREcruitment has the right people, with the right skills, an unrivalled level of commitment. We usethe best tools and processes available. We streamline the job listing, candidate search, interview process, offer, negotiations and acceptance, creating a seamless & hassle-freemethod for identifying talent.
Advertising Open Days Psychometrics
Weuse avarietyofwebsites for advertising and CV databases, depending on location and specialism: Caterer.com, CatererGlobal, COREcruitment, CV-Library, CW Jobs, Facilities Management Journal,Propel,Gumtree,Hosco, I Am Expat, I-FMJobs, Indeed, Inploi, JobLookUp, Jobs in Property, Monster, Niche Jobs, Reed Premium, Talent Nexus, The Staff Canteen, TipTopJobs, TotalJobs, Umbrella, Xpat Jobs, Your Food Job, LinkedIn, Adzuna, CareerJet, Careers4a, Euro Jobs, Glassdoor, JobFlurry, Talent.com,vacancytree…
Another one of our popular methods of attracting candidates is organising an open day. Essentially open daysareanopportunity forpotentialmembersofstaff tovisityourbusinessatoneof your locations, interact with your members of staff to further our understanding of yourbusiness.
We also have the ability to use our in house system of psychometric testing. We have found this especially useful as part of the recruitment process to double check that a candidate has the appropriate ability levels to be successfulinarole.
Candidate attraction
Our Networks Referrals
Each consultant at COREcruitment has a niche area that they work in, and within this niche area they are partof many differentnetwork groups. Consultants use these network groups to their advantage. As we’ve mentioned, referrals are a big part of our candidate attraction and good people know good people. Consultants make a conscious effort to attend any relevant networking events, so when wesay theyknowtheindustry insideout-theyreallydo!
Working within these niche areas alsomeansconsultants are constantly working on similar roles. Therefore, consultants know as soon as they receive a vacancy who is available, who would be suitable andwhomayhavea referral.
Some of our top candidates are known as ‘passive candidates’ which means they are not actively looking but we always keep an eye out for them and contact them if any suitable roles comeup.
We have a target at COREcruitment that 40% of our placed candidates will come via referrals and recommendations – good people tend to know good people. We actively incentivisecandidatestoput us in touch with their friends / colleagues and contacts to find a higher number of ‘passivejob seekers’.
More recently our focus has been on using social media to attract candidates. We see this as being a key area of growth for us as a business and 12 months ago we appointed an inhouse web development and SEO specialist to manage our social networks and on-linepresence.
Social Media
It is important to embrace social networks as part of any business’s recruitment strategy. COREcruitment has adopteda2-tier strategy:with more recruitment orientated we are more geared towards actively networking with potential candidates; on networks that are more socialbynaturewe
positionourselves morefrom an employer branding perspective giving updates to candidates on building their ‘social work profile’ or with updates and notifications of industry news through our Twitter andRSSfeeds.
Target candidate selection
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TRADESHOW
WE SCREEN SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO
COREcruitment is a leading international recruitment consultancy with a friendly team of market specialists covering multiple markets across the service industry. Established in 2005 we have rapidly earned an enviable international reputation for our professionalism and high quality service delivery – founded on our three core principles of integrity, efficiency andtransparency.
International team
Els Petitjean - BE-LUX / DACH / NORDICS
After nearly having spent 25 years away from Europe it was time to return back to The Netherlands To be able to find the perfect match for the client and candidate really gives her so much joy and excitement. Being born and raised in Belgium originating out of a hospitality family there was no way that she would not have a career in a similar field.
Beatrice Forest-Valentine - EUROPE & INT'L
Beatrice joined the COREcruitment team in November 2012 and successfully completed our in house training program. With an early career in France, Canada and the UK in positions with the Front of House and F&B Division within luxury boutique and Internationally branded Hotel Operations, Beatrice has gained an excellent knowledge of the Industry.
Maria Angulo - EUROPE
Originally from Colombia, Maria's initial career path started in psychology but when she moved to The Netherlands, she decided to get into the hospitalityindustry,asectorshewasveryinterestedin.She joined our team in 2022 and is loving the rapport she is building with her clients and candidates alike acrossEurope.
Nicole Shadbolt - EUROPE
Withabackgroundinpsychology,shehasalwaysbeennaturallycurious about what drives people, which makes spotting great talent and matching them to the right opportunities something she genuinely enjoys. For her, recruitment is all about building meaningful relationships, understanding what both clients and candidates truly need, and creating the perfect match where everyone can thrive Working within the hospitality sector means no two days are the same. It’s fast-paced, dynamic, and full of incredible people and concepts
Luiza Solomon - Talent Scout / Spanish Chefs
Afterbuildingabeautifulcareerinhospitalityandmanagingbeautiful hotelsandseminar&eventslocationsinthreedifferentcountries, Luiza’sjourneycontinueswiththeexcitingroleofSpanishRecruiter whereshelovesexploringtheSpanishmarketandconnectthebest culinarytalentswithsomegreatemployers.
Areas
• BENELUX & DACH
• France
• Mediterranean gulf
• Southern Europe
• Western Europe
• Scandinavia
• Remote Islands
Positions
• CEO, MD and C sector recruitment
• Regional Management
• General Management
• Operational Management (all departments)
• All levels chefsfrom CDP to Culinary Director
• Human Resources & Training
• Finance Department
• Sales, Marketing, PR & Social Media
• IT Division
• FM, property and engineering Sectors
• Hotels
• Pubs, Restaurants & Chefs
• Retail
• Leisure & Entertainment
• F&B
• FMCG
• FM & Property Development
• Head Office Support
• Fitness & Gyms
• Co-living/Co-working
• etc...
The Numbers
10,000 45+
1,200+
Recruitment Specialists Live Vacancies
Applications per week
600,000+
500,000+
Social Media Connections Pre-screened candidates
TheCOREcruitment
Case Studies
Restaurant Business
United Kingdom
Issue
Wefound alarge number of underperforming management at general management & operations management level.
Identified area of weakness & talent banked high Calibre candidates. We adopted our normal Processes & Targeted key competitor businesses to seek out top performers
International Facilities Management Business Europe
Issue
Verygeographically diverse businesswith operations in challenging locations requiring candidates not only with market experience but alsothe right local knowledge and language skills.
Result: Minimised the time lapse when sites were without management and regions were without proper support as candidates to fill roles had alreadybeen earmarked.
COREcruitment conducted local marketing and job advertising utilising country specific websites and all forms of social media. Our multi-lingual team also prepared adverts in local languages, where possible, to attract talent.
Result: COREcruitment now representthe clients recruitment needs exclusively in Europe.
Case Studies
Retail and Hospitality Business
International
Largebusinesswith huge expansion plans globally and highly unique brands which have individual requirements when selecting candidates
Issue
Finding crediblecandidates willing to relocate.
Utilised our candidate database & external job boards and advertised our websites. We adopted an aggressivebut friendly approach for candidates on social media that generated many referrals. We learnt more about the brands and develop better relationships with hiring managers.
Result: Wehave consistently provided aflow of candidates to the businessplacing more that 20 candidates per month.
Contract Catering & Retail Business United Kingdom
Businesswith massive challengesand tight budgets who were looking to redevelop key brands acrossthe UK.
Issue
Anti-social working hours, low pay in line with restof market, little budget for training and development, low brand recognition.
Wetargeted anapproach to candidatesattractionthat focusedon localcommunities. We usedspecificbrand advertising to increaseemployer branding andto assistin buildingabetter impression of thebusiness Wefocused specificallyon their bonus scheme which isverylucrative.
Result: Weplacedover40 candidatesin thebusinessover a6 month periodatvarious levels.
COREcruitment
Testimonials
"COREcruitment have been providing recruitment services for Carluccio’s for many years. In the 4 years that I have been working here COREcruitment have proven to be the most successful in sourcing the right people for our business. What makes them successful? COREcruitment actually listen, understand , their practice is consistent and trustworthy All of which helps them to be my favourite and successfulpreferred suppliers.”
Marcus
“ In this difficult financial climate, as you may think, is not always easy to find what you are looking for What I realised during my search for a new job, it is very important to have a professional, friendly advice. With COREcruitment I found professionalism dedication and commitment which busted my chances in my job search. COREcruitment team were always there to support and advice me. Their approach is very warm. Communication is very professional and friendly, always getting through to them with ease. For no more than a month, with COREcruitment’s help and support especially Lyndsey Rush who I can say is a reflection of what COREcruitment is all about, I received a great job offer. I would recommend to all those who are out there searching for a change in their career to get the best help and advice from”
Edmond
“I have been really impressed with COREcruitment excellent service, especially Jade, who really listened and understood my needs and provided the options that suited my expectations. The communication with Jade throughout my job search was prompt and detailed from day one when we established great rapport. I have just started my new job and it proved to be exactly what I have been looking for I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for anew careeropportunity ”
Making Contact
OurOffices
THE NETHERLANDS
+31202620088
holland@corecruitment.com
FRANCE
+33 805 54 20 89 france@corecruitment.com
United Kingdom
8 Nile Street London N1 7RF
+44 207 7902666 hello@corecruitment.com
SOUTH AFRICA
+27 72 335 4472
hello@corecruitment.co.za
NORTH AMERICA
+16047086444
+1718 5301186
canada@corecruitment.com
APAC
+64 21 067 3343
Our People
THE NETHERLANDS - EUROPE
Els Petitjean Els@corecruitment.com
Maria Angulo Maria@corecruitment.com
Nicole Shadbolt nicole@corecruitment.com
Luiza Solomon luizas@corecruitment.com
FRANCE
Beatrice Forest-Valentine Beatrice@corecruitment.com
SOUTH AFRICA
Michelle Wells –DivisionalDirector Michelle@corecruitment.com
Klaudia Horack klaudia@corecruitment.com
Ilze Brand ilze@corecruitment.com
UNITED KINGDOM
Krishnan Doyle –ManagingDirector Krishnan@corecruitment.com
APAC
Sharlene King -HeadofNorthAmerica Sharlene@corecruitment.com
Michelle Wells – Divisional Director Michelle@corecruitment.com
