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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Food and Beverage Manager
Royston£32000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Stunning location, Family ran business,

Food & Beverage Manager, Royston, Upto £35,000 Take the lead in a role where every day is different and your influence shapes the dining and service experience. My client, a family-run, award-winni...

Chef de Partie
Huntingdon£28000 - £29000 per annum, Benefits: Day Shifts only, 40 hours a week, Overtime available

Chef de Partie – Huntingdon Cafe Restaurant up to £29,000 depending on experience  My client is offering you the chance to work daytime shifts only with no evening service—a rare opportunity in hos...

Cafe Manager
Royston£28500 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Family ran business, excellent setting, great career opportunities

Café Manager – near Royston – £28,500 - £30,000 (DOE) This is your chance to lead a speciality coffee shop where quality, passion, and community come together - without the late nights or split shi...

Sous Chef
Cambridge£34000 - £36000 per annum, Benefits: Stunning Site, Great tips, All fresh food

Sous Chef – Cambridge up to £36,000 (Depending on Experience) My client is offering you the chance to work with fresh, quality ingredients in a stunning destination restaurant that's closed Sundays...

Head Chef
Cambridge£35000 - £42000 per annum, Benefits: Days only, all fresh food, stunning kitchen, beautiful setting

Head Chef – £35,000 to £42,000 per year Dependent on Experience  My client is offering a rare opportunity for a Head Chef to enjoy a genuine work–life balance in a high-quality, high-volume environ...

Goods in Manager
Gloucestershire£28000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent career growth opportunities

Goods In Manager – Gloucestershire My client is offering you the chance to take the lead on warehouse operations within the UK's largest retails groups - a business that has more than doubled its t...

Garden Centre Plant Manager
Oxford£33000 - £37000 per annum, Benefits: Amazing Career growth opportunities

Hardy Plant Department Manager – Oxford Garden Centre up to £37,000 My client is offering you the chance to lead a thriving plant department within the UK's largest Garden Centre Group - a business...

Seasonal Retail Manager
Bedford£32000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Amazing Career growth

Seasonal Retail Manager – Bedfordshire My client is offering you the chance to lead a premium seasonal retail department within one of the UK's largest retailers - a business that has seen signific...

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