Platinum Recruitment - The Hospitality Specialists

Platinum Recruitment - The Hospitality Specialists Trusted hospitality recruitment specialists, connecting great people with great businesses across the UK. The Right Talent for Business.

The Right Business for Talent. Platinum provide temporary and permanent solutions to professional, high quality candidates into every aspect of the Hospitality industry. From Hotels to Restaurants, Gastro Pubs to Conference Centres

04/09/2026

Interview done. Time to relaxโ€ฆ in theory. ๐Ÿ˜…

Then the journey home starts - and so does the replay.

Did you say too much?

Miss something important?

Read too much into that pause?

We asked recruiters for straight answers to the questions that can keep you guessing.

Follow Platinum for more practical job-search advice.

Save this before your next interview.

Still working on your CV? Youโ€™ll also find our CV yes-or-no reel on our page.

Know someone who can bake circles around a supermarket loaf? ๐Ÿ‘€We're hiring a Baker for a well-loved bakery & coffee shop...
01/09/2026

Know someone who can bake circles around a supermarket loaf? ๐Ÿ‘€

We're hiring a Baker for a well-loved bakery & coffee shop near Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

โœ… Up to ยฃ14 per hour
โœ… Staff meals + generous discount
โœ… Tronc & tips
โœ… Accommodation available
โœ… Early starts, proper craft, real team

No shortcuts, no mass-production - just traditional methods done right.

Ready to apply? Link's in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡ And if this isn't for you, send it to someone who'd love it.

28/08/2026

Some days are worth replaying. ๐Ÿ†

The Platinum Awards were one of them.

A room full of good people, plenty of laughs and a lot of very well-earned recognition.

Weโ€™ve got something pretty special going on here - and this little reel sums it up rather nicely. ๐Ÿฅ‚

Until next yearโ€ฆ

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Applying for a job you really want? This oneโ€™s worth saving. ๐Ÿ“ŒWhen an opportunity matters, itโ€™s easy to overthink every ...
27/08/2026

Applying for a job you really want? This oneโ€™s worth saving. ๐Ÿ“Œ

When an opportunity matters, itโ€™s easy to overthink every part of the process.

So, we asked five recruiters for the advice theyโ€™d want every candidate to know - from preparing your application to following up afterwards.

Clear, practical and ready to use.

Save the post for when you need it most - it could be the difference between being overlooked and making the shortlist.

Follow Platinum for more honest job-search advice from the people helping candidates every day.

Chef de Partie opportunity in Great Dunmow ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณUp to ยฃ35k, bonuses, paid overtimeโ€ฆ and a four-day week.Now weโ€™re talking....
26/08/2026

Chef de Partie opportunity in Great Dunmow ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ

Up to ยฃ35k, bonuses, paid overtimeโ€ฆ and a four-day week.

Now weโ€™re talking.

Weโ€™re recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join a talented kitchen team in Great Dunmow, Essex, producing premium dishes with fresh, quality ingredients.

The highlights:

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Chef de Partie
๐Ÿ“ Great Dunmow, Essex
๐Ÿ’ท ยฃ34,000โ€“ยฃ35,000 + bonuses
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Four-day working week
โฑ๏ธ 40-hour contract
๐Ÿ’ฐ Paid overtime
๐Ÿฅ Bupa healthcare and life assurance
๐ŸŽ„ 28 daysโ€™ holiday, plus birthday and Christmas time off
๐Ÿš— Free on-site parking
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Discounted or free food

This is a great move for a chef who wants to develop their skills, work with variety and be part of a fast-paced kitchen producing food for an exclusive international customer base.

Ideal for a CDP, or a junior chef ready for the next step, who is organised, enthusiastic and proud of the details.

Know someone who would love this role? Tag them, send it over, or give them the nudge.

Link to apply is in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡

24/08/2026

Still Following Outdated CV Advice? ๐Ÿ‘€

The job market has changed. Your CV needs to keep up.

Some of the so-called CV rules weโ€™ve followed for years may no longer help candidates stand out.

So, we asked our recruiters to settle some of todayโ€™s biggest application debates with a simple yes or no.

Watch the reel, tell us which answer surprised you, and send it to someone currently job hunting.

Follow Platinum for more honest, useful advice from the people helping candidates every day.

Hertfordshire chefs, we need you ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณAnd not just any chefs.Weโ€™re looking for the good ones. The calm-under-pressure ones...
20/08/2026

Hertfordshire chefs, we need you ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ

And not just any chefs.

Weโ€™re looking for the good ones. The calm-under-pressure ones. The โ€œI actually care what leaves the passโ€ ones.

Jason is recruiting for a bunch of chef roles across Hertfordshire, including:

๐Ÿ”ฅ Head Chef | Country Hotel | ยฃ45kโ€“ยฃ50k + tips/bonus
๐Ÿ”ฅ Head Chef | Village Gastro Pub | ยฃ45k + tips/bonus
๐Ÿ”ฅ Senior Sous Chef | Rosette Hotel | ยฃ38k
๐Ÿ”ฅ Junior Sous Chef | 4-Star Hotel | ยฃ34k
๐Ÿ”ฅ Chef de Partie | Hotels, pubs and restaurants | ยฃ30kโ€“ยฃ33k

So whether youโ€™re ready to lead a kitchen, step up to Sous, or find a CDP role that actually feels worth it, this could be your sign to send the CV.

Good chefs should be in good kitchens.

Simple as that.

Know someone in Hertfordshire who deserves a better chef role? Tag them, send this over, or give them the nudge.

Contact details are in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡

One of the biggest changes in Platinumโ€™s history is officially live. ๐Ÿš€ After months of planning, testing and plenty of w...
19/08/2026

One of the biggest changes in Platinumโ€™s history is officially live. ๐Ÿš€

After months of planning, testing and plenty of work behind the scenes, weโ€™ve launched Bullhorn across the business - and we were more than ready to celebrate it. ๐Ÿฅ‚

As Platinum has grown, we wanted the technology behind our teams to grow with us too.

The result?
Smoother processes. Faster responses. Less time tied up in admin.

And most importantly, more time for our clients and candidates.

More time to listen. More time to understand what you need. More time for our consultants to focus on the conversations and relationships that make great recruitment happen.

And Bullhorn is only the first phase.

Weโ€™ve got more new technology coming into the business, all with the same goal: to keep improving the service we offer the people at the heart of Platinum.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped get this over the line, and to Kyloe Partners for guiding us through the journey.

New system. Same people-first Platinum.
Just with even better tools behind us.

Shift Engineer opportunity in London ๐Ÿ”งWeโ€™re recruiting for a Shift Engineer to join a prestigious 4-star hotel in the We...
12/08/2026

Shift Engineer opportunity in London ๐Ÿ”ง

Weโ€™re recruiting for a Shift Engineer to join a prestigious 4-star hotel in the West End.

A brilliant move for someone with hotel maintenance experience who likes variety, problem-solving and keeping a busy property running smoothly behind the scenes.

The highlights:

๐Ÿ”ง Shift Engineer
๐Ÿ“ West End, London
๐Ÿ’ท ยฃ35,900 + excellent benefits
๐Ÿจ Prestigious 4-star hotel
๐ŸŒ Worldwide hotel discounts, with rooms from ยฃ45 per night
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ 50% off Food & Beverage
๐ŸŠ Complimentary guest experience stay with dinner, breakfast, pool and gym access
๐Ÿš† Season ticket loan
๐Ÿšฒ Cycle to Work scheme
๐Ÿ“š Bespoke training and development
๐ŸŽ‰ Employee recognition and social events

Youโ€™ll be supporting maintenance across the hotel, from preventative checks and repairs to guest requests, stock control, contractor support and daily communication with the engineering leadership team.

Ideal for an experienced Hotel Shift Engineer with a practical mindset, strong attention to detail and a customer-focused approach.

Know someone who would be great in this role? Tag them, send it over, or give them the nudge.

Link to apply is in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜†. ๐—ฆ๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚. โœจFrom kitchens and front desks to events, housekeeping, management and s...
11/08/2026

๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜†. ๐—ฆ๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚. โœจ

From kitchens and front desks to events, housekeeping, management and specialist roles, thereโ€™s no single route through hospitality.

Our latest guide brings together different career paths, indicative salaries, real progression stories and plenty of possibilities for what could come next.

Whether youโ€™re taking your first step, considering a change or simply curious about where your experience could lead, this oneโ€™s for you.

๐Ÿ‘‡ Read the full guide via the link in the comments and tag someone building their career in hospitality.

Don't forget to follow Platinum for more hospitality opportunities, career stories and industry insight created just for you.

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Suite 1, 1st Floor, Ocean 80, Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH88AQ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

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