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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Junior Sous Chef
Ely£34000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Stunning Location, potential relocation package

Junior Sous Chef - Up to £35,000 Step into a culinary paradise where stunning Suffolk countryside meets exceptional dining at a luxurious four AA red star hotel. This Junior Sous Chef position offe...

Restaurant manager
Oxfordshire£45000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: DAY SHIFTS ONLY

Restaurant Manager - Flagship Site Opportunity UP TO £50k Step into a Restaurant Manager role where you'll truly make the business your own. My client is offering an exceptional opportunity to lead...

Sous Chef
Cambridge£32000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: FREE ONSITE ACCOMODATION

Sous Chef Opportunity - Up to £35,000 + Tips + FREE ONSITE ACCOMMODATION My client offers an exceptional Sous Chef position that combines culinary excellence with an enviable work-life balance in a...

Restaurant manager
Matlock£30000 - £32000 per annum, Benefits: DAYTIMES ONLY

Restaurant Manager, DAY TIMES ONLY upto £32,000 Step into this Restaurant Manager role where you'll have the unique opportunity to build something special from the ground up. This isn't just anothe...

Restaurant manager
Huntingdon£32000 - £36000 per annum, Benefits: DAY TIME HOURS ONLY

Restaurant Manager - Exciting New Opening DAY TIMES ONLY upto £36,000 Step into a brand-new Restaurant Manager role where you'll have the unique opportunity to build something special from the grou...

Executive Head Chef
Ware£48000 - £52000 per annum, Benefits: Closed Christmas, excellent pension & holiday entitlement

Executive Chef - Private School, Hertfordshire £52,000 per annum My client's continued growth has created an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Executive Chef to join their prestigious indepe...

Fashion Retail Manager
Canterbury£30000 - £32000 per annum

Fashion Retail Manager - Up to £32K This is your opportunity to step into a premium fashion retail leadership position with a thriving national business that's expanding through internal growth and...

Fashion Retail Manager
Bicester£40000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Premium Flagship Location

Flagship Fashion Retail Manager - Premium Outlet UP TO £45K This is your opportunity to step into a flagship leadership position with a thriving national business that's expanding through internal ...

Retail Category Manager
Hertfordshire£52000 - £57000 per annum

Retail Category Manager - Hertfordshire - Up to £57,000 Step into an exciting leadership opportunity with my client's expanding premium retail centre, where business growth has created this brand-n...

Retail Department Manager
Surrey£29000 - £32000 per annum

Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Manager UP TO £32k My client offers an exceptional opportunity to lead the Outdoor Leisure & Christmas department in a stunning location that provides the perfect backdr...

Gardening Plant Manager
Kent£32000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Every other weekend working

Gardening Plant Department Manager up to £35,000 If you're passionate about horticulture and dream of working in a stunning location where your expertise truly matters, my client offers an exceptio...

Till and customer service manager
Surrey£28000 - £30000 per annum

Till & Customer Service Manager up to £30k day shifts only  An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Till & Customer Service Manager to join a thriving retail operation. This role has become ava...

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