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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Pastry Chef
Cambridge£28000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent Work Life Balance

Pastry Chef – Up to £30,000 – Fresh Ingredients, Menu Autonomy, Paid Overtime Are you ready to take your pastry skills to the next level in a role that offers creativity, balance, and a stunning wo...

Executive Head Chef
Ely£55000 - £59000 per annum, Benefits: Temporay accomodation, amazing national and local benefits package, menu autonomy

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Executive Head Chef to take the helm of a prestigious kitchen operation in a Rosette awarded hotel in Cambridgeshire, offering a salary of up ...

Head Chef
Royston£40000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Paid overtime, great work life balance, stunning setting, 80% homegrown produce

Head chef up to £55k, paid Overtime, Wedding & Events  An extraordinary opportunity awaits an accomplished Head Chef ready to lead a truly unique kitchen, where farm-to-table isn't just a concept -...

House Keeper
Oxford£13.16 per hour, Benefits: 25 hour contract, option for overtime

Housekeeper - Join a Prestigious College Setting with Exceptional Benefits My client, a stunning oxford college is offering an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated Housekeeper to join their resp...

Outdoor Leisure Retail Manager
Oxford£32000 - £35000 per annum

Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Department Manager - Create Seasonal Magic All Year Round! My client is offering an exceptional opportunity to join a prestigious garden centre as an Outdoor Leisure & C...

Retail Centre Manager
Oxfordshire£60000 - £68000 per annum, Benefits: Amazing career benefits package

A rare opportunity has emerged for an accomplished multi-site retail leader to elevate their career with this Garden Centre General Manager position in Oxford, offering a premium package up to £68K...

Food Hall Retail Manager
Huntingdon£27000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent career prospects, no evening work

Calling all Food Hall Maestros! Are you ready to transform your career and lead a culinary destination that's about to set the retail food world alight? My client is seeking an exceptional Food Hal...

Sous Chef
Swansea£36000 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: Stunning setting, amazing tips (£12000) great benefits, profit share

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the South Wales coast near Swansea, this is an incredible opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef / Sous Chef to step into a Michelin-starred kitchen and be part...

Chef de Partie
Dolgellau£30000 - £32000 per annum, Benefits: great tips, amazing career benefits & progression

Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of Snowdonia National Park, this is an incredible opportunity for a passionate Chef de Partie to join a renowned kitchen that values creativity, excellence, an...

Chef de Partie
Hunstanton£30000 - £32000 per annum, Benefits: Live in available, amazing tips, stunning setting, great career development

CHEF DE PARTIE, upto £32,000 plus £6000 tips & live in My client offers a rare opportunity for a passionate Chef de Partie to join their prestigious seafood restaurant  near Hunstanton, with potent...

Sous Chef
Gamlingay£32000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Great tips, potential live in, excellent career progression opportunities

SOUS CHEF, GASTRO PUB, up to £35,000, An unrivalled opportunity awaits for a talented Sous Chef to join my client's thriving independent gastro pub restaurant. With a generous salary of up to £35,0...

Restaurant General Manager
Gamlingay£30000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Great tips, opportunity to build a new business, potential live in

Exciting Pub Manager Opportunity - Shape the Future of a New Gastro Pub - Up to £35k + Tips My client is expanding their portfolio of successful venues with the opening of a brand-new gastro pub, o...

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