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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Fashion Retail Manager
Stroud£28000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Day time working, every other weekend off

Fashion Department Manager – Stroud, Gloucestershire up to £30,000 This Fashion Department Manager opportunity is all about growth, autonomy and enjoying your weekends again. My client is offering ...

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Cambridgeshire£35000 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: Menu autonomy, excellent tips and bonuses

HEAD CHEF, Cambridgeshire, up to £55,000 Step into a role where your culinary creativity can truly shine. My client, a stunning independent restaurant and bar in beautiful Cambridgeshire, is lookin...

Relief Chef Manager
Milton Keynes£40000 - £43000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent career growth opportunities, paid mileage, mainly Monday to Friday

Relief Chef Manager, covering Cambridge, Oxford & Milton Keynes, up to £43,000 plus mileage Step into a role where variety meets opportunity. My client, an independent fresh food contract caterer, ...

Plant Manager
Derbyshire£30000 - £34000 per annum, Benefits: Every other weekend off, excellent career progression opportunities

Plant Manager (Garden Centres) Derbyshire, up to £34,000 Stepping into this Plant Manager opportunity means taking real ownership of a thriving plant department at an exciting point of internal gro...

Category Manager
Ware£48000 - £52000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent career growth

Category Manager - Christmas Retail.  Hertfordshire, up to £52,000 Take the reins of a key Christmas category and make this festive season your most impactful yet. My client is offering an exciting...

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...

Head Chef
Hitchin£43000 - £46000 per annum, Benefits: Temporary live in, amazing tips, overtime/TOIL available

HEAD CHEF, up to £46,000 DOE plus tips & bonus of up to £10,000 My client offers a rare opportunity to lead a 2 AA Rosette kitchen where the produce you cook with comes directly from your own kitch...

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