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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Retail Department Manager
Shropshire£33000 - £35000 per annum

Christmas and Outdoor Garden Leisure Manager This is your chance to lead two of the most commercially exciting departments in garden centre retail, with day shifts only - no late nights or unsociab...

Garden Centre Plant Manager
Oxfordshire£34000 - £36000 per annum, Benefits: Day shifts only, every other weekend off

Seasonal Plant Department Manager Here's a rare opportunity to lead a plant department with genuine work-life balance - you'll enjoy every other weekend off, something almost unheard of in garden c...

Retail Centre Manager
Totnes£52000 - £57000 per annum, Benefits: Stunning Retail Centre

Retail Centre Operations Manager This is your opportunity to lead operations in one of the most beautiful working environments you'll find - a premium retail centre where commercial success meets g...

Head Chef
West Yorkshire£40000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Live in available. Suitable for couples

Head Chef - Up to £45,000, Accommodation available, suitable for couples My client is offering a rare opportunity to lead the kitchen of an award-winning gastro pub set in a stunning location near ...

General Manager
Suffolk£36000 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: Accommodation for relocation available, stunning setting

General Manager - £36,000 - £40,000 plus tips, Plus Accommodation  My client is offering the rare opportunity to lead a stunning coastal pub with accommodation included—perfect for those seeking a ...

Head chef
Norfolk£45000 - £46000 per annum, Benefits: Accommodation available

Head Chef up to £46k (DOE) - Outstanding Gastro Pub Role with Accommodation Included This exceptional Head Chef opportunity offers the perfect blend of culinary creativity and outstanding work-life...

Commis Chef
Oxford£29000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Oxford College, Amazing Pension, Straight shifts, overtime available

Commis Chef, Oxford College, up to £30,000 (DoE) My client offers an outstanding Commis Chef position with exceptional work-life balance including guaranteed Christmas time off - a rare benefit in ...

Restaurant manager
Hitchin£32000 - £36000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent tips & benefits pacakage

Restaurant Manager, Hithcin, up to £36,000 (DOE) My client offers an exceptional Restaurant Manager opportunity, within their large Rosette awarded restaurant, where internal promotion demonstrates...

Chef de Partie
Oxford£32000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: 40 hour contract, overtime available, excellent pension

My client offers an exceptional Chef de Partie opportunity within one of Oxford's most prestigious academic institutions, where you'll create outstanding cuisine in a stunning setting. This role pr...

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

Restaurant Manager - Exciting New Opening DAY TIMES ONLY up to £36,000 Join our client as a Restaurant Manager in this exceptional opportunity to launch a brand-new dining establishment from the gr...

Restaurant manager
Matlock£30000 - £33000 per annum, Benefits: DAYTIMES ONLY

Restaurant Manager, near Matlock, DAY TIMES ONLY upto £33,000 Step into this Restaurant Manager role where you'll have the unique opportunity to build something special from the ground up. This isn...

Restaurant manager
Ware£42000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: DAY SHIFTS ONLY

Restaurant Manager - £42,000 - £45,000 Transform your career with this Restaurant Manager opportunity near Stevenage that offers the perfect work-life balance through day-time only operations, whil...

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