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The Team
Established in January 2003, Kitchen Connections operates
nationally from the heart of the country, supplying specialist recruitment
services to the Catering Industry. Our range of expertise covers agency
recruitment, advertised selection and executive search. Our vacancy range
is comprehensive from Chefs through to the Executives.
Our Consultants are all catering industry-trained, with a complimentary
recruitment experience of 15 years and members of the Recruitment &
Employment Confederation. Their appreciation of quality and efficiency and
an honest approach to the selection process comes from their own personal
experiences in operational management for both front and back of house nationally
and internationally.
Our expertise in recruiting for the new launch, the informal and formal
dining operation (Michelin accredited) and the blue chip organisation provide
our clients and candidates alike with the breadth of knowledge required
to identify the appropriate solution in each case.
We deliver successful conclusions time and time again.
The team
Our Managing Director Born 1962 (and therefore officially entering the best years of her life), Joycelin Burton has been working in a Customer-Focused, project-led Service Industry for some 17 years, during which time she has recruited for a diverse range of personnel from support staff to senior management, and therefore has a clear understanding of client expectations when recruiting. Joycelins' management experience has enabled her to identify the unique combination of skills within the Kitchen Connections team and by bringing us all together; we can deliver exceptional services to both clients and candidates alike.
Penny Scambler - Non Executive Director established herself in Food and Beverage Management with Copthorne and Crown and Raven Hotels launching two new 4 star Midland Operations. Her career developed across Hospitality and Executive Recruitment services throughout the 80's and 90's. Penny's Portfolio includes Executive Directorships of a Midlands Hotel and Produce Distribution Company alongside her advisory role to Kitchen Connections where she brings a wealth of experience & knowledge to the business.
Hilary Ward – Sales/Office Manager joined Kitchen Connections in March 2007. Hilary has more than thirty years of sales and management experience with both large and small organisations, working with blue chip companies and small family run business alike. Hilary’s role is to grow the team and ensure that the needs and requirements of both Client’s and Candidates are taken care of in the most professional manner.
Ben Hemmings - Consultant joined Kitchen Connections in October 2006 to develop a new career in Recruitment Consultancy. His career began in Media in 2002 and then into Telecommunications where he became a Field Based Business Consultant for a further three years. He is excited about bringing his business skills and well developed communication skills to kitchen connections where he plans to bring together the best talent in the industry to make successful appointments for all concerned.
Tina Wallbank – Administrator has been with Kitchen Connections since it’s launch in 2003. Tina provides many years of experience in Admin support for the team having always worked in a small business environment where she has been the important link keeping everything running smoothly.
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