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86&co.

86&co. is a chef-founded staffing partner focused on delivering dependable temp-chef solutions so kitchens never miss a beat. Operating since 2017, the company supports restaurants, hotels, resorts, boutique inns, college dining halls, and event operations with flexible coverage that aligns precisely to demand, whether it’s a last-minute absence, a seasonal surge, or a longer-term placement to bridge hiring gaps. Every professional on the roster is food safety certified, background checked, and skills tested, ensuring that each chef can step confidently into a busy environment, uphold standards, and maintain consistency from prep to service. 86&co. tailors each assignment—short-term shifts, seasonal schedules, and full-time placements—to the client’s needs, and streamlines the process with quick availability checks, schedule alignment, and same-day responses via its request workflow. The firm employs its chefs directly, offering competitive hourly pay, overtime options, bonuses, travel coverage, and comprehensive benefits that include health, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, and vacation, along with flexible scheduling for year-round or seasonal engagement. This chef-first model recognizes the skill, discipline, and stamina of culinary professionals, reduces burnout, and builds a reliable task-force culture that keeps kitchens operating smoothly. Clients gain peace of mind, knowing a vetted professional will arrive prepared to adapt to their pace, menu, and standards, while chefs gain fair compensation, meaningful work, and assignments that fit their lives. As an active member and sponsor of Hospitality Maine, the Maine Tourism Association, NHLRA, and the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, 86&co. demonstrates ongoing commitment to industry collaboration and excellence. From fine dining and banquet operations to pop-ups and large-scale properties, 86&co. provides vetted professionals, rapid deployment, and a seamless experience that keeps service covered any place, any time.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentCulinary ArtsHotel ManagementEvent PlanningHospitality & Retail

HQAppleton, United States

Hospitality Talents - Recruitment Agency

Hospitality Talents dominates recruitment for hotels, restaurants, and event management across Belgium. The agency’s "Career Companion" program provides CV optimization and interview coaching, reducing employee turnover by 25% in high-pressure roles like chefs and hotel managers. Registered in Brussels, they combine headhunting with labor market analytics, offering GDPR-compliant solutions for seasonal staffing and permanent placements. Partnerships with EU-funded tourism initiatives enhance their network in agro-food and hospitality sectors, particularly for multilingual professionals.

Perm RecruitmentTemp StaffingHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsEvent PlanningHospitality & Retail

HQBrussels, Belgium

Exchange USA

Exchange USA is a specialized staffing and recruitment partner focused on J-1 internships and traineeships in hospitality, connecting U.S. employers with vetted international candidates through structured, paid cultural exchange programs. Founded and led by a former J-1 participant, the company brings first-hand insight to both sides of the process, helping hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourism operators solve seasonal and skills-gap challenges while giving students and young professionals meaningful, career-building experience. From role scoping and candidate matching to sponsor liaison and compliance guidance, Exchange USA collaborates with U.S. Department of State–designated sponsors to streamline visa documentation and ensure participants and hosts meet program requirements. Employers benefit from a curated talent pipeline, interview scheduling, DS-7002 training plan support, pre-arrival preparation, and ongoing check-ins after arrival for smooth onboarding and cultural integration. Candidates receive clear guidance on eligibility, application steps, placement selection, interview preparation, and expectations for pay, schedules, duration, and location, with webinars, FAQs, and live Q&A to increase readiness and success. The firm’s focus spans culinary roles such as line cooks and broader front- and back-of-house hospitality tracks across hotels and restaurants nationwide, with active openings and 12-month training paths in markets like California and South Carolina. Headquartered in South Lake Tahoe, CA, Exchange USA emphasizes ethical hiring, transparency, and program compliance, aligning employer needs with the J-1 program’s learning objectives and cultural exchange mission. Whether a boutique restaurant preparing for peak season or a multi-site hospitality group building a steady flow of talent, Exchange USA delivers a nimble, high-touch approach to temporary workforce planning that reduces turnover, accelerates time-to-hire, and elevates guest experience through motivated, globally minded talent.

Temporary StaffingRPOPayrolling/EORCulinary ArtsHotel ManagementTravel & Tourism OperationsHospitality & RetailGeneralist - blue collar professionals

HQSouth Lake Tahoe, United States

Digital Devils

DigitalDevils delivers premium staffing for reception, customer service, and VIP management, serving luxury hotels and corporate events since 2008. Based in Mechelen, the agency emphasizes GDPR-compliant placements and cultural alignment through competency-based assessments. Their network of 70+ designers and hosts ensures 24/7 support for roles requiring niche certifications. Clients praise their modular solutions, including AI-driven content creation and employer branding, achieving 95% retention in competitive markets.

Perm RecruitmentContract StaffingHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsEvent PlanningHospitality & Retail

HQMechelen, Belgium

Qualentum

Conserjes Buenos S.L. is a Madrid based concierge staffing specialist focused on providing reliable, people first services to residential communities and property managers across the Comunidad de Madrid. Founded in 2019 and grounded in hands on experience dating back to 2006, the firm delivers both temporary cover and ongoing fixed concierge solutions while also advising clients who prefer to directly hire their building porter or concierge. Every engagement starts with a rigorous selection process designed to identify courteous, attentive, and professional staff who excel in customer service and day to day building support, including access control, lobby presence, cleaning tasks, and waste bin handling as required by each community. For fixed concierge arrangements the company performs a prior study of the property and issues periodic reports to ensure quality and transparency, and for short term cover it provides fast turnaround with quotes typically delivered within 24 hours to keep buildings running smoothly through vacations, sick leave, weekends, or other absences. Conserjes Buenos emphasizes flexibility, empathy, proactivity, and speed in operations, aligning teams and schedules to the specific needs of each community of owners. The firm supports clients with integral advisory services and training, offering both theoretical and practical instruction to upskill onsite personnel and to guide boards or administrators through a compliant and efficient hiring process when they opt for direct employment. As part of its commitment to accountability, Conserjes Buenos makes available all required labor and compliance documentation, including social security and tax certificates and worker registrations, so administrators have full visibility and confidence in service delivery. Operating exclusively in Madrid, the company builds long term relationships with clients and staff on a foundation of trust and fair working conditions, focusing on matching good people to the right buildings so residents experience consistent service quality and an improved quality of life.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionInterior DesignGeneralist - blue collar professionalsHospitality & Retail

HQMadrid, Spain

Hire Mint

Hire Mint is a boutique recruitment agency that delivers exceptional talent and a frictionless hiring experience for high-growth organizations across retail, financial services, and construction. Founded and led by Jessica Hajsan, a seasoned Talent Acquisition and HR executive with over a decade of experience—including serving as Chief HR Officer for one of the world’s largest global fashion brands—the firm blends deep industry expertise with a robust, actively nurtured talent pipeline to consistently secure high-performing candidates. Hire Mint’s service model spans Executive Search for critical leadership roles, Strategic Talent Sourcing to build and maintain strong pipelines, and Full-Cycle Recruitment that covers sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and close. Every engagement is grounded in radical honesty and transparent communication, reinforced by weekly reporting that provides clear metrics on outreach and response rates, market insights, and diversity and inclusion data, ensuring clients have visibility and confidence at every stage. The team operates with agility to meet the shifting demands of fast-paced environments, pivoting with purpose to accelerate time-to-fill without compromising quality. With a client roster that includes leading consumer brands and financial institutions, Hire Mint combines hands-on partnership with consultative guidance, aligning talent strategies to business objectives and ensuring smooth transitions for both clients and candidates. The firm’s ethos—passion for recruitment, flexibility, and a commitment to “make magic happen”—translates into measurable hiring outcomes and long-term placement success. Whether building out leadership benches, scaling operational teams, or filling specialized corporate roles, Hire Mint brings discipline, speed, and market intelligence to each search, making it simple for organizations to find and secure the right people, every time.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementConstructionSenior ExecutivesHospitality & Retail

HQToronto, Canada

Portside Consulting

Portside Consulting is a cruise ship hiring agency founded by former cruise professionals, connecting talent with leading cruise lines through a candidate-first model built on experience, global reach, and personal support. The agency offers end-to-end guidance—from application and screening to onboarding—emphasizing life-changing opportunities that combine travel, growth, and career development. With networks spanning continents, Portside balances scale with one-on-one coaching to ensure readiness and retention. Its people-first philosophy centers on relationships, not résumés, aligning candidate aspirations with cruise industry demand. The result is a pathway to international hospitality and maritime careers with sustained support.

Perm RecruitmentHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsEvent PlanningHospitality & Retail

TONY PUGAL RECRUITMENT

Tony Pugal Recruitment is a well-established staffing and recruiting firm based at Oxford House in central Leeds, serving employers and job seekers across West Yorkshire and beyond since 1988. Built on more than 30 years of hands-on industry experience, the agency provides a personal, consultative approach that prioritizes thorough processes, clear communication, and long-term relationships. The team specializes in fast, flexible workforce solutions for businesses facing seasonal uplifts, large project wins, or unexpected gaps, leveraging a ready-to-go pool of vetted temporary workers who can start within days to keep operations running smoothly. Clients use Tony Pugal Recruitment to scale specific functions at short notice, secure reliable cover for short- and long-term absences such as sickness or maternity leave, and reduce pressure on teams while permanent roles are being recruited. The agency also supports test-to-perm strategies that allow employers to assess fit before committing to a permanent hire, ensuring better outcomes and minimizing the risk of a bad hire. For permanent recruitment, the firm delivers a diligent, end-to-end process focused on accuracy of match, candidate experience, and role longevity, reflecting a belief that every hire counts. Known for responsiveness, reliability, and commitment, Tony Pugal Recruitment has developed strong relationships across the sector and is trusted for its ability to balance speed with quality. Whether a small local business or a multi-site operation with fluctuating volumes, clients value the flexibility, continuity, and stability the agency brings to their workforce planning. For candidates, the firm offers attentive support and access to a steady flow of opportunities, helping people secure work quickly and transition into longer-term roles when the fit is right.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer Electronics

HQUnited Kingdom

Tomtain Recruitment

Tomtain Recruitment is a specialist hospitality staffing partner dedicated to supplying high‑calibre relief chefs across Scotland. Serving hotels, restaurants, pubs, universities, contract caterers, visitor attractions, cafes, prep kitchens, and other professional kitchens, the firm focuses on rapid, reliable cover that helps venues maintain service quality through peak periods, events, holidays, and unplanned absences. With more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry combined with 20 years in recruitment and well over a decade recruiting in Scotland, Tomtain brings deep operational understanding and market knowledge to every booking, ensuring each assignment is matched to the client’s cuisine, volume, and service standards. Its chef network spans Chef de Partie through Executive Head Chef, including talent with Michelin and AA Rosette backgrounds as well as specialists in traditional menus, pub classics, high‑volume production, banqueting, events, and a wide range of cuisines. As an independent recruiter, Tomtain prioritizes personal, professional, and friendly service, taking time to listen, clarify briefs, and deliver swift placements. Selection emphasizes attitude, reliability, flexibility, and strong kitchen discipline so that chefs arrive ready to add value on day one. For candidates, Tomtain offers varied, interesting, and well‑paid assignments that support flexibility and work‑life balance, whether relief work is a long‑term career path or a way to build skills, explore different kitchens, and fit work around family, study, or growing catering businesses. For clients, the company’s responsive communication and consultative approach translate into dependable cover and continuity of standards. With a growing pool of dedicated relief chefs available across both urban and rural Scotland, Tomtain is often the first call when kitchens need dependable help now, and provides an efficient, trustworthy route to keeping covers moving and guests delighted.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsEvent PlanningHospitality & RetailGeneralist - blue collar professionals

HQEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Change Hospitality

Change Hospitality is a London‑based specialist for permanent and temporary hospitality recruitment, supplying chefs, FOH, and management talent to restaurants, hotels, events, and contract catering for over 20 years. The team’s industry‑trained recruiters emphasize network, reliability, and cultural fit, integrating staff seamlessly into client operations during peak trading and high‑profile events. Testimonials highlight consistent delivery, punctuality, and readiness, reflecting a service model built on trust and repeat partnerships. By prioritizing relationships and standards over hype, Change provides pragmatic, high‑quality staffing solutions across the hospitality spectrum.

Perm RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemp StaffingHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsEvent PlanningHospitality & Retail

HQLondon, United Kingdom

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