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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Sous Chef
Peterborough£35000 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: DAY Shifts only. Overtime paid

Sous Chef - £35,000 - £40000, plus overtime; Day Shifts Only with Excellent Career Growth Imagine starting your culinary career journey with a Sous Chef position that offers the perfect work-life b...

Head chef
Norfolk£38000 - £43000 per annum, Benefits: stunning property, Wednesday to Sunday trading, great tips

Head Chef - Boutique Hotel, Near Norwich Step into a Head Chef position where culinary creativity meets exceptional standards, offering you complete menu autonomy to showcase your passion for fresh...

Head Chef
Royston£40000 - £55000 per annum, Benefits: Paid overtime, great work life balance, stunning setting, 80% homegrown produce

Head chef upto £55k, paid Overtime, Wedding & Events  An extraordinary opportunity awaits an accomplished Head Chef ready to lead a truly unique kitchen, where farm-to-table isn't just a concept - ...

Head chef
Norfolk£42000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: THREE BED COTTAGE INCLUDED

Head Chef upto £45k - Exceptional Gastro Pub Opportunity with 3-Bedroom House Included My client offers an outstanding Head Chef position that combines culinary excellence with unparalleled work-li...

Chef de Partie
Saffron Walden£29000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Day shifts only, Overtime available

Chef de Partie £30,000- Transform Your Career with Daytime Hours & Real Growth! Imagine working Monday to Friday daytime hours only - no more late nights, no weekends, and a genuine work-life balan...

Chef Manager
Cambridge£33000 - £36000 per annum, Benefits: MONDAY TO FRIDAY. FREE ONSITE PARKING, CLOSED CHRISTMAS

Chef Manager - Escape the Weekend Rush and Evenings! Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4pm - your evenings and weekends are yours! up to £36,000 My client, a respected independent contract caterer, offer...

Head Chef
Cambridge£40000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Closed Sundays & Mondays, Closed Christmas, 45 hour week, excellent tips £8000

HEAD CHEF CAMBRIDGE, up to £45,000 plus £8,000 tips and great work life balance Step into a kitchen where sustainability, creativity, and quality come together in a vibrant and fast-paced setting. ...

Head Chef
Devon£37000 - £39000 per annum, Benefits: Relocation assistance available, closed Christmas and Boxing Day

Head Chef - Stunning Riverside Restaurant, South Devon up to £45,000 Imagine leading your own kitchen in one of England's most breathtaking locations. My client offers you the chance to become Head...

Chef de Partie
Cambridge£30000 - £32000 per annum, Benefits: Stunning location, excellent training opportunities

Chef de Partie - Premium Cambridge Restaurant upto £32,000 plus £8000 tips My client offers an exceptional opportunity for a talented Chef de Partie to join their award-winning kitchen team in the ...

Assistant General Manager
Newmarket£30000 - £34000 per annum, Benefits: CASH Tips, amazing setting, Family ran business

Assistant General Manager - Newmarket upto £39,000 Package Step into a leadership role that rewards both your expertise and your ambition with this exceptional Assistant General Manager opportunity...

Chef Manager
Cambridge£33000 - £34000 per annum, Benefits: TERM TIME ONLY

Chef Manager - Prestigious Private School - £34,000 - Term Time Only! Are you a talented culinary professional looking for that perfect work-life balance? My client, a distinguished private school,...

Sous Chef
Cambridgeshire£32000 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: 40 hour week, paid overtime

Sous Chef - Shape a New Culinary Destination - Up to £40,000 + Tips Exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to join a brand-new restaurant opening in St Ives! This exciting Sous Chef pos...

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