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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Restaurant manager
Milton Keynes£37k - 40k per year

Restaurant Manager – Daytime Restaurant near Milton Keunes Up to £40,000 A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a thriving daytime restaurant operation within a highl...

Head Chef
Maidstone£36k - 40k per year

HEAD CHEF GOLF CLUB MAIDSTONE, UPTO £40K, MAINLY DAY SHIFT ONLY A rare opportunity for a Head Chef to take real ownership of a fresh food kitchen, with genuine menu autonomy and a work-life balance...

Head Chef
King's Lynn and West Norfolk District£35k - 40k per year + Live in available + Tips

This is a rare opportunity for a Head Chef to take real ownership of a brand-new pub concept, shaping the food offering from day one and making a genuine impact on its success. With live-in accommo...

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

SOUS CHEF, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UPTO £35,000 LIVE IN AVAILABLE A Sous Chef opportunity offering the chance to step into a supportive, well-structured kitchen in a beautiful village location near St Neot...

Head Chef
Royston£34k - 38k per year + Tips

HEAD CHEF, FAMILY RAN INDEPENDENT GROUP, UPTO £38K, PLUS TIPS A Head Chef opportunity offering the chance to lead a fresh food kitchen in a unique setting, with the autonomy to make your mark while...

Chef de Partie
Ringwood£29k - 33k per year + Live in available + Tips

CHEF DE PARTIE, upto £33,000. plus tips ONSITE ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE A Chef de Partie role that offers more than just a kitchen position, this is a chance to immerse yourself in a beautiful setti...

Sous Chef
Ely£32k - 35k per year

Sous Chef, Ely, up to £35,000 (no late nights) A Sous Chef opportunity in the heart of central Ely offering a great work-life balance, a structured 42-hour week, and a salary of up to £35,000. This...

Chef de Partie
Huntingdon£28k - 29k per year

CHEF DE PARTIE UPTO £28K NO EVENINGS EVER HUNTINGDON A fantastic opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join a busy, fresh food kitchen where simplicity, consistency, and quality are genuinely at the ...

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