Perfect Recruitment Ltd

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Earlier this week, a client said, “Recruitment’s dead. The bottom has fallen out of it.”

And yes, recruitment is tougher than it was 10 years ago. There are real challenges everywhere, clients are under pressure and candidates are harder to find, legislation and paperwork has gone mental. But dead? Absolutely not.

This week alone, the team at Perfect Recruitment have:

✔ Filled a Head Chef position in Lancashire within 7 days
✔ Filled another chef vacancy in Ribble Valley
✔ Placed a lady into a long term office administration role within a warehouse until September in Chorley.
✔ Welcomed several new clients to the Temps desk
✔ Had a good number of temps out working across the region
✔️Lisa has been out judging the BIBAS.

None of this happens by chance. It happens because of relationships, hard work and a team that genuinely cares about delivering results.

Recruitment has changed. It’s harder. It requires resilience and heck of a lot of adaptability. We have adapted and moved to other markets.

But there are still opportunities. There are still great candidates. There are still businesses investing in people.

And after 18 years in business, we’re still seeing great results.

A huge thank you to the team for another fantastic week. Enjoy your weekend everyone.

04/06/2026

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03/06/2026

Why is the UK hospitality sector expected to compete with one hand tied behind its back?

Here’s how VAT on food and restaurant meals compares across Europe:

📍 Germany – 7%
📍 Ireland – 9%
📍 France – 10%
📍 Italy – 10%
📍 Spain – 10%
📍 Poland – 8%
📍 Luxembourg – 3%

And the UK?

🇬🇧 20%

Many European countries recognise hospitality as a major employer and economic driver and support it with reduced VAT rates.

Meanwhile, UK businesses are expected to absorb rising National Insurance, wage increases, business rates and energy costs whilst charging one of the highest VAT rates on eating out in Europe.

Perhaps it is time we asked whether the UK is supporting one of its largest industries enough.

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03/06/2026

Currently at 80,000 signature’s.

The hospitality sector has come together to launch – a united campaign and petition calling for hospitality VAT to be reduced from 20% to 10%.

Spearheaded by chef and publican Tom Kerridge, we’re working alongside trade bodies across the sector, such as and , hospitality communities like , and you, businesses across hospitality, to say 10% VAT is fair for hospitality.

Our sector pays too much tax, and VAT is the single biggest lever the Government can pull to support venues, our customers, our high streets and our local communities.

This campaign is for everyone: businesses, customers, waiting staff, chefs, kitchen porters, bar staff, hotel teams, farmers, brewers, suppliers and producers.

Like, sign the petition and share this post – we need your support to reach a million signatures.

Click the link in our bio to sign the petition 👇
https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk/

03/06/2026

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01/06/2026

What a day! Good luck to all the finalists! You absolutely smashed it! See you all on the night!

31/05/2026

🌟 Lisa is out and about tomorrow judging the Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism category for the BIBAs. 🌟

The weather looks set to be kind, with just a little rain forecast and some welcome cooler temperatures.

It will be a long day, starting at 8am for a briefing visiting some truly fantastic businesses from across the region. Blackpool, Preston, Chorley, Skelmersdale and Upholland!

A huge congratulations to every finalist. Reaching this stage is an achievement in itself and reflects the hard work, passion and dedication that goes into running a successful business.

Lisa is looking forward to meeting the teams, hearing their stories and seeing first hand what makes these businesses stand out.

Good luck to all the finalists. You have already achieved so much by getting this far. 🍀

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22/05/2026

🚨 Head Chef Opportunity – Greater Manchester 🚨
A fantastic opportunity could soon be coming available for an experienced Head Chef within a high-end, stylish boutique restaurant in the Greater Manchester area.
🔹 Excellent reputation for both food quality and service
🔹 Very busy, well-established operation
🔹 Strong team and exciting environment
🔹 Excellent salary and overall package
If you’re an experienced Head Chef considering a new challenge, I’d love to have a confidential chat.
📩 Drop me a message or email [email protected]

21/05/2026

Chef required on a temporary basis in the Preston area. It is split shifts. Fine dining experience required. Give us a call for more information. 01257 264264