Jonathan Taylor

Divisional ManagerSpecialising in Hospitality

After spending 19 years working at all levels in the hospitality sector, Jonathan made the transition into the recruitment industry and joined Select. He has since been working with a range of high profile clients on a number of different roles, whilst managing our Permanent Hospitality Recruitment desk. Jonathan is known in the industry for his no-nonsense, honest approach to recruitment and is the favoured recruiter for many prestigious businesses because of this.

Jonathan's passion for food and drink doesn't end at the office, he is a Gin aficionado with a collection of over 60 different types at home and he is often found trying out the different eateries in and around Cambridge. 

To contact Jonathan call: ​01223 931020

Jobs by Jonathan

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Head Chef
Cambridge£47k - 52k per year + tips

Head Chef – Cambridge Up to £50,000 | 37.5 Hours Great opportunity for an experienced Head Chef in Cambridge. We are looking for a strong kitchen leader to take ownership of the food operation. Wha...

Assistant Restaurant Manager
Newmarket£28k - 32k per year + Tips

Assistant Restaurant Manager | Newmarket | £28,000-£32,000 + £5,000-£6,000 Tips Ready to take the next step in hospitality? Join a successful, independent restaurant where great food and outstandin...

Chef de Partie
Newmarket£30k - 32k per year + Tips

Chef de Partie | Newmarket | £30,000-£32,000 + £5,000-£6,000 Tips Looking for a kitchen that values quality? Join a well-established, family-run restaurant in Newmarket. Cook with fresh ingredients...

Breakfast chef
Cambridge£28k per year + Tips

Breakfast Chef, Cambridge, Up to £32,000 OTE, Hotel Love early finishes and fresh food? Join a busy hotel kitchen in the heart of Cambridge with excellent tips and overtime available. Snapshot Up t...

Head Chef
Hitchin£42k - 46k per year + plus tips, bonus and short term accommodation

Head Chef | Fresh Food Kitchen | Career Progression | Excellent Benefits Head Chef Role | Fresh Seasonal Menus | Bonus Scheme | Staff Accommodation Available What's on Offer upto £45,0000 Great sha...

Sous chef
High Ongar£35k - 38k per year + Tips & Accommodation

Sous Chef, Fresh Food Gastro Pub, Near Ongar, Essex | Up to £38,000 + Tips + Live-in Available Looking for your next Sous Chef role in Essex? Join a premium fresh food gastro pub where you'll work ...

Head Baker
Royston£34k - 35k per year + benefits package

Lead an Artisan Bakery near Royston as Head Baker | Up to £35,000 | Straight Shifts If you're passionate about artisan baking and sourdough, this is your opportunity to lead a talented bakery team,...

Chef de Partie
Bury St Edmunds£31k - 32k per year + plus tips upto £14,000

Chef de Partie | Field-to-Fork Restaurant | £32,000 + £10,000-£14,000 Tips Cook with ingredients most chefs only dream of. Home-reared meat. Kitchen garden produce. Seasonal foraging. Every dish st...

Chef de Partie
Duxford£30k - 33k per year + plus TOIL

Chef de Partie | Near Duxford | Up to £33,000 | 40-Hour Contract Up to £33,000 | 40 Hours | Latest Finish 9pm | Fresh Food Kitchen Love cooking. Hate late nights? This Chef de Partie role offers th...

Chef de Partie
Cambridgeshire£30k - 35k per year

Chef de Partie – Daytime Hours Farm Shop & Café upto £35,000 If you're a Chef de Partie looking to escape late nights without sacrificing quality, creativity or fresh food cooking, this could be th...

Sous Chef
Hunstanton£35k - 38k per year + Live in available + Tips

Sous Chef | Norfolk Coast | Up to £38,000 + Tips + Accommodation Join a busy, fresh food gastro pub on the beautiful Norfolk coast. Work with quality ingredients. Be part of a growing business. Dev...

Sous Chef
Royston£32k - 35k per year + Tips & accommodation

Sous Chef | Destination Gastro Pub | Up to £38,000 + Tips + Accommodation   Join a destination gastro pub known for great food, quality ingredients and a fantastic dining experience. This is a chan...

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