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Hospitality Recruitment, Built by People Who’ve Run Venues

Built by operators. Designed for retention. Focused on permanent hires that last.

We’ve run the restaurants, pubs, high-volume nights, and premium dining rooms. We know the pressure points, the personalities who thrive, and how one wrong hire can unravel a service instantly. That’s why our process is different: We match people to your culture, your pace, and your leadership style — not just a job title.

Better hires. Better teams. Better venues.

Recruitment by People Who’ve Run Venues — Not Career Recruiters

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Permanent hospitality roles only.

Who We Recruit

Permanent hospitality professionals who lift standards, not just fill a shift.

  • Executive & Head Chefs / Sous Chefs / CDPs

  • Restaurant, Venue & General Managers

  • Assistant Managers / Supervisors

  • Area & Operations Managers

  • FOH professionals with polish, pace, and presence

People who bring leadership, calm under pressure, and culture — not just “experience.”

Operator insight you can’t get from a recruiter

  1. Shortlisted by operators, not career recruiters

  2. Retention-focused, culture-driven hiring

  3. No sales quotas, no commission pressure

  4. Clear, upfront communication at every step

  5. Tailored to premium-casual, neighbourhood, and high-volume venues

Why Venues Choose Taste

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  • Leadership tone, service style, standards, pace — the things you can’t get from a job description.

  • Honest expectations, non-negotiables, growth, salary, and the personality that fits your venue.

  • We go direct to operators who fit your standards.
    Every candidate is screened for alignment, capability, and attitude.

  • Volume doesn’t build teams. Fit does.

  • Organised. Transparent. Pressure-free for both sides.

  • No guesswork around salary, start dates, or expectations.

  • Retention matters — and we take responsibility for the outcome.

  • Most clients treat us like part of their leadership team. That’s intentional.

How We Recruit. Built for Hospitality

faq

  • Yes — but only for permanent roles. We place chefs, kitchen leaders, managers, supervisors, and senior FOH professionals.
    We don’t supply casuals or junior bar/floor staff.

  • We focus exclusively on permanent hospitality roles — from chefs and managers to senior front-of-house leaders. Our goal is to help venues build teams that stay, grow, and strengthen culture over time.

  • We take an operator’s approach — focusing on culture, values, and team fit, not just ticking boxes on a CV. We’d rather take an extra step to find someone who lasts.

  • We recruit for hospitality venues across Melbourne and wider Victoria.

  • We reach out the same day. Because we actively source and hand-screen candidates — not just post ads — most clients receive their first recommendations within a few days. Our process is built for hospitality pace, not agency timelines.

  • We work on a percentage-based fee for permanent placements, aligned to the seniority of the role. Every placement includes a replacement guarantee and full support through onboarding. If you’d like a copy of our Terms & Pricing Pack, we’ll send it straight through.

  • Yes — every role includes help shaping the brief, presenting only the right candidates, coordinating interviews and trials, and checking in after placement at week 1, month 1, and month 3.