Testimonials

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Ben at CORE Recruitment for the first time as he helped to source a fantastic General Manager for our exciting new brand, Fat Phill’s and it’s launch into the UK market."

"At all times Ben was professional and dedicated and worked with me to achieve the goal of finding the right candidate. He took the time to understand the requirements and I was pleased with the high calibre of candidates he then introduced, all of whom were well-prepared and a good fit for the available role."

"We successfully hired a fantastic General Manager who has already become a valued employee and I certainly be working with Ben and COREcruitment again going forward."

"Ben has been working in partnership with Shake Shack for over a year now and has placed a number of successful candidates into the Business at different levels including General Managers and Assistant General Managers."

"What I really value about Ben is his commitment and dedication to really understand the Business to ensure he sources the best candidates to suit our Brand Culture. Ben even spent some quality time working in one of our Shacks doing a Shift on hospitality!"

"We trust that only suitable candidates will be put in front of us and even when we have no current vacancies Ben will check in with us on a personal level.

"I have known Ben for the past few years, having worked with him at a different business."

"His background in hospitality operations gives him a unique knowledge of specific hiring needs and a great understanding of the people values we seek for in new members joining the Bleecker Team. In the past few months, Ben has successfully helped us fill several management roles. His regular communication and proactive approach have been invaluable. He consistently introduces candidates who are a perfect fit for our team, and he is always responsive and available throughout the entire process. We highly recommend Ben and Core Recruitment for their exceptional service and dedication."

"I've known the team at COREcruitment for a number of years and been honoured to support their excellent professional development sessions as well as attending quite a few."

"I was recently asked if I knew anyone who may be interested in the interim MD at Stonewall. It was a role I was personally very interested in. The recruitment process was handled with great professionalism, from the submission of my CV through the various interview stages. Questions I had been answered promptly and I was given really useful feedback through the whole process. They maintained a great dialogue between myself and Stonewall throughout right up to the time I was appointed."

"I am thrilled to provide this testimonial for COREcruitment and their exceptional services in helping us source and recruit both a Chief Executive Officer and a Non-Executive Director for our organisation."

"From the very beginning of our partnership, CORE demonstrated a level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication that exceeded our expectations. These senior executive recruitment processes, which sometimes can stretch over longer that usually anticipated periods, were dealt with the utmost level of professionalism and expertise."

"When Workshop Coffee needed a transformational leader and an experienced Non-Executive Director to guide us into the future, we turned to COREcruitment for assistance. Their team immediately took the time to understand our unique requirements, company culture, and the specific qualities we were seeking in both a CEO and an NED. They listened attentively and asked insightful questions, ensuring they had a comprehensive understanding of our vision and needs. The recruitment process was meticulously executed. CORE leveraged their extensive network and resources to identify a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates. Their thorough screening and assessment process not only saved us time but also ensured that every candidate presented met our rigorous criteria."

"We were impressed by the high calibre of senior and executive candidates they introduced to us, all of whom were well-prepared and aligned with our goals. Throughout the entire recruitment journey, CORE maintained transparent and open communication with us. They provided regular updates, feedback, and guidance, which made the decision-making process smoother and more informed. They also managed all the arrangements for the interview process seamlessly, allowing us to focus on the most critical task - selecting the right CEO for our company and in equal measures for our appointment of an NED."

"Ultimately, with their assistance, we successfully hired our top senior executives who both have since exceeded our expectations. Their expertise and dedication played a pivotal role in ensuring that we found a candidate who not only possessed the requisite skills and experience but also meshed seamlessly with our company culture."

"COREcruitment are not just a recruitment agency; they are trusted executive search partners who go above and beyond to deliver results. Their commitment to understanding our unique needs, their exceptional candidate selection process, and their unwavering support throughout the recruitment journey make them the go-to agency for any executive-level hiring needs. This testimonial is to express my utmost satisfaction and gratitude for the exceptional services provided by COREcruitment during our recent collaboration. As a client seeking top talent in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, our experience with CORE was nothing short of exceptional. COREcruitment have contributed in an impressive and meaningful way to strengthen our business by delivering remarkable results, and for that, I truly want to express my gratitude."

"It is hard in this current climate to find a recruitment agency who works alongside you to find the best candidates that fall in line with your business vision and values."

"Over the last eight years, Stuart and his team at CORE have done just that, always maintaining a determined, supportive approach. They have remained dedicated throughout ensuring that we consistently meet outstanding talent in the industry. Their communication is always exemplary at all stages from introducing candidates; to setting up interviews; to feedback and beyond."

"We have placed a multitude of senior management roles with this excellent agency over the years and will continue to use them going forward as our business expands as we know they can deliver results. The professionalism displayed by all members of Core is widely recognised within Urban Pubs and Bars and the Salt Yard group. I could not recommend them enough for any business looking to use an agency that has your best interests at heart."

"I can't speak highly enough of CORE. They are a great team to work with and they really get to know your business before they start to recruit. It's the closest you can get to having your own in-house recruiter. You can get to the point with CORE whereby your brief is simply "you know what we are looking for".

"Not only are they great at finding the right candidates but their communication for both the business and candidate is excellent. I can comment on this as I have been both working with them as they recruit for us, and I have been a candidate that they placed. They are always my first choice!"

"From the get-go, they have been a great support to us in finding the right candidates that fit our brand. From our initial conversation, they identified our needs and was able to source and present some great individuals for interview."

"From start to finish, the process has been extremely smooth. We hired a great person thanks to then and will not hesitate to use core in the future. A super team!"

"Ben is an exceptional recruiter who genuinely cares about the client and candidate journey, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for all involved. He is dedicated to sourcing professional candidates and has consistently impressed me, making our collaboration a true pleasure."

"Working with Ben has been a great experience, and I highly value his commitment to excellence. My fave CORE person."

"I have been working with COREcruitment for the past 6 years across different businesses and could not recommend them more highly."

"They have proven time and time again to understand the specific needs of our venues and provided an excellent calibre of candidates across multiple levels and roles. This understanding is absolutely critical in ensuring the efficiency of the process both from an employer and candidate's perspective."

"Alongside the efficiency of the process the people who work at COREcruitment make the process entirely more pleasurable and nothing is too much trouble for them. I look forward to continuing to work closely with the team as we continue to grow."

"I had the pleasure of working with Will Aldous and Stuart Campbell from The Cavalry, who partnered with us for a resort project in remote Qatar. Despite a number of challenges along the way due to the logistics of relocating a huge number of staff The Cavalry proved to be an invaluable partner for us. They provided a huge number of quality candidates in an extremely short time frame, with us hiring more through The Cavalry than through any of our other agency sources."

"I would highly recommend any hotel company looking to recruit to give The Cavalry a call!"

"I have immensely enjoyed working with Sonny at CORE over the past few years. He is a hospitality specialist and has helped place roles from General Manager to Managing Director. He has the ability to not only find top talent but, maybe even more importantly for me, has displayed an understanding of Island Poké's company culture. This ensures that we not only found individuals who have the right pedigree for the job but also ensures they are the right character fit too."

"Having known COREcruitment & Sonny I was fully aware of who they were and how they operated from a recruiter's perspective. However, from a candidate I wasn't, from initial conversations through to final job offer the level of transparency & Integrity was on point!"

"I knew exactly where I stood, and the feedback & conversations reflected that. The prospects of perusing a new role can be a daunting process but this certainly wasn’t!"

"Thanks for your support, Sonny!"

"The process with CORE was great, smooth and always kept me updated step by step. Easy flow from the first call to the last! No issues at all and would recommend to other companies. The team was fantastic from day one. Positive and re-assuring before and after each stage and kept me in the loop constantly. Moved over to Dubai, life is great and looking forward to the future with hopefully a promotion!"

"We have used COREcruitment for a number of years now and with great success. The team have taken the time to get to understand our team, our culture and ethos and the personalities in each department so they can find the best fit for our business."

"While we are actively searching for candidates their customer service and contact is excellent but moreover when we are not, they still maintain regular contact with the team. Reassurance also comes from Core by way of their forums, giving us a clear understanding that they are across industry issues and pressures on businesses currently. Their honest, realistic, proactive and thorough approach has seen us recruit successful candidates in a cost effective and timely manner. It's not a numbers game for them it's all about right fit."

"Given the struggles around recruitment in the current climate, Stuart and James did not disappoint when it came to helping us find the right candidates for the roles we had. They supplied us with many CVs quickly, it also helped that they were so great to work with, not pushy and above everything else, are industry experts."