Recruitment Assistant

Recruitment - Blackburn, Lancashire

Ref: 935Wednesday 24 December 2025

Salary dependent on experience

Chefs Jobs UK is expanding our temporary recruitment division and we’re looking for a Recruitment Assistant with hospitality experience to support our fast-paced temp desk. This role is ideal for someone who understands the realities of hospitality shifts and enjoys a dynamic, people-focused environment.

 

The Role

You’ll be a key support to our temporary recruitment team, helping to ensure chefs and hospitality staff are booked efficiently and clients are covered at short notice.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting day-to-day temporary bookings and last-minute shift cover
  • Sourcing, screening, and registering hospitality candidates for temp work from a variety of platforms including social media
  • Coordinating availability, rotas and shift confirmations
  • Maintaining accurate candidate records, right-to-work checks and compliance
  • Communicating quickly and clearly with candidates and clients
  • Assisting with timesheets, payroll queries and general temp recruitment admin

 

About You

  • Previous experience working in hospitality is essential
  • Proficient user of social media platforms and an interest in using them to attract potential candidates
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, reactive environment
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident communicator who can build rapport quickly

 

What We Offer

  • Full-time or part-time hours available – this role may suit somebody who is looking to work Monday to Friday but perhaps shorter days to fit in with school hours for example
  • Hybrid working (depending on experience level)
  • Opportunity to be part of an ambitious team with a clear purpose
  • 33 days holiday, plus an extra day for every year of service (up to 5 additional days)
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop within temporary recruitment

 

If you’re ready to use your hospitality experience in a busy temporary recruitment role and want to be part of a growing, purpose-driven business, we’d love to hear from you.