Hospitality Recruitment Consultant

Excel Recruitment is seeking an ambitious, motivated, and results-driven Hospitality Recruitment Consultant to join our established Cork office. This is an exciting opportunity for a recruitment professional or hospitality industry expert looking to build a rewarding career within one of Ireland’s leading recruitment agencies.

Specialising within the hospitality sector, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, connecting exceptional hospitality talent with some of Ireland’s leading hotels, restaurants, catering companies, contract catering providers, and hospitality groups. You will play a key role in developing new business opportunities while building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates across Cork and the wider Munster region.

This position offers excellent earning potential, structured career progression, ongoing training, and the opportunity to become a recognised specialist within a thriving and dynamic market.


Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Candidate Management

  • Manage the full recruitment process from sourcing and interviewing candidates through to placement and onboarding.
  • Source high-quality hospitality candidates through job boards, social media platforms, networking, referrals, and proactive talent mapping.
  • Screen, interview, and assess candidates for a wide range of hospitality roles
  • Conduct reference checks and ensure all compliance requirements are met.
  • Maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive candidates.

Client Development & Account Management

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing hospitality clients throughout Munster.
  • Identify and generate new business opportunities through sales activity, networking, referrals, and market intelligence.
  • Conduct client meetings to understand hiring requirements and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience by providing consultative recruitment advice and market insights.

Business Development

  • Proactively grow your desk through cold calling, client visits, networking events, and relationship building.
  • Promote Excel Recruitment’s services within the hospitality marketplace.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of local market trends, competitor activity, and hiring demands.
  • Represent Excel Recruitment at career fairs, networking events, industry exhibitions, and hospitality functions.

Administration & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate candidate and client records using internal CRM systems.
  • Ensure all recruitment activities comply with employment legislation, GDPR requirements, and company procedures.
  • Prepare candidate profiles and support documentation for client submission.
  • Monitor recruitment activity and report on key performance metrics.

Requirements

Essential

  • Previous experience in recruitment, hospitality management, sales, customer service, or HR.
  • Strong understanding of the Irish hospitality industry.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
  • Highly motivated with a proactive and professional approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Commercial awareness and a desire to build a successful recruitment desk.
  • Full clean driving licence preferred.

Desirable

  • Previous agency recruitment experience.
  • Experience working within hotels, restaurants, catering, or hospitality operations.
  • Proven track record in sales, business development, or customer relationship management.
  • Experience using recruitment databases, CRM systems, and job board platforms.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Uncapped commission and bonus structure.
  • Industry-leading training and mentorship.
  • Defined career progression pathway.
  • Opportunity to specialise within a growing and highly successful hospitality division.
  • Supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
  • Modern Cork office location.
  • Company incentives, team events, and recognition programmes.
  • Access to one of Ireland’s strongest client portfolios across hospitality and catering.

If you are looking to join a market-leading recruitment agency where your success is recognised and rewarded, I would love to hear from you, please apply and Gemma will be in touch.

CORKGALSENIOR

Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist- Cork

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to join a leading Irish organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the organisation’s learning and development strategy, partnering with leaders across the business to design, deliver and embed innovative learning solutions that enhance performance.

This role offers a competitive salary of €60,000 – €65,000, hybrid working and exposure to senior leadership.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary of €60,000 – €65,000
  • Hybrid working model
  • 12-month fixed-term contract
  • Company pension scheme
  • Opportunity to join a highly respected and successful Irish organisation
  • High-profile role with exposure to senior leadership
  • Opportunity to lead impactful learning and development initiatives
  • Collaborative, innovative and people-first culture
  • Excellent professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and deliver engaging learning and development programmes across the organisation
  • Partner with business leaders to identify training needs and develop capability-building initiatives
  • Support leadership development, succession planning and talent management programmes
  • Facilitate both classroom and virtual training sessions
  • Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes for new employees
  • Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure training records remain accurate
  • Evaluate learning effectiveness through feedback, reporting and performance metrics
  • Develop blended learning solutions including digital and e-learning content
  • Support organisational change initiatives through targeted learning interventions
  • Work closely with HR and senior leadership to align learning initiatives with business objectives
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning, development and employee engagement
  • Monitor industry trends and introduce innovative learning practices where appropriate

About You:

  • Previous experience in a Learning & Development, Talent Development or Organisational Development role
  • Experience designing and delivering learning programmes within a fast-paced environment
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills
  • Experience supporting leadership development and management capability programmes
  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  • Strong project management and organisational skills
  • Experience using Learning Management Systems and digital learning platforms
  • Commercially minded with the ability to align learning initiatives to business objectives
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Third-level qualification in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Business or a related discipline

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading organisation where you will have the opportunity to influence learning strategy, develop future leaders and make a lasting impact on organisational performance.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

INDNIK

Hospitality Recruitment Consultant

Excel Recruitment is looking for an ambitious and results-oriented Hospitality Recruitment Consultant to join our Cork office, specialising in the hospitality sector. In this role, you will take ownership of the full recruitment cycle, developing strong partnerships with both clients and candidates while providing high-quality staffing solutions across our fast-paced and thriving hospitality desk


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to placement and onboarding.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing hospitality clients across Munster.

  • Actively source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.

  • Screen, interview, and assess candidate suitability for a variety of hospitality roles (Chefs & Hospitality Staff)

  • Provide advice to both clients and candidates on recruitment trends, salary benchmarks, and career opportunities.

  • Meet and exceed agreed recruitment targets, KPIs, and revenue goals.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the recruitment database/CRM.

  • Represent the company at networking events, job fairs, and industry functions.


Requirements

  • Previous experience in recruitment, HR, or hospitality management (agency experience desirable but not essential).

  • Strong knowledge of the hospitality industry in Ireland.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

  • Target-driven with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding KPIs.

  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and recruitment/job board platforms.


What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary plus commission/bonus structure.

  • Office-based role in Cork with opportunities for career progression.

  • Training and ongoing professional development.

  • Supportive and dynamic team environment.

CorkGalSenior

Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant – Temporary Division (Logistics)
Location: Dublin City
Sector: Industrial & Logistics Recruitment

Excel Recruitment, one of Ireland’s largest specialist recruitment agencies with a network of offices in Dublin, Naas, Cork, Galway & Belfast are actively recruiting for an experienced Temp Recruitment Consultant for our busy Dublin city centre office.

We’re growing our Industrial Recruitment Division and are looking for an ambitious, energetic consultant to take ownership of a hot desk supplying HGV Drivers and Warehouse Staff across our leading logistics and distribution clients.

If you are a driven Recruitment Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, love’s the buzz of filling roles quickly, building strong client relationships and managing high-volume temp desks, then this job is the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role:

As a Recruitment Consultant in our Temp Division, you will:

  • Manage and grow an established logistics temp desk
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients
  • Source, screen and place high-volume temporary staff
  • Coordinate shift cover, rosters, and last-minute requirements
  • Conduct client visits and on-site check-ins
  • Manage compliance, payroll coordination and temp worker engagement
  • Drive new business development within the logistics sector

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous recruitment experience (temp logistics/industrial preferred) preferably with experience recruiting hgv drivers
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and work at pace
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Commercial mindset with a hunger to grow your desk
  • Full driver’s licence (preferred)

What’s On Offer:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Attractive commission structure linked to division success
  • Established client base with strong repeat business
  • Supportive, high-performing team environment
  • Clear progression opportunities
  • Autonomy to grow and develop your business within a business
  • Fun work environment
  • Complimentary lunch on the last Friday of each month
  • Regular social events to connect with colleagues
  • Gym to keep you fit & healthy
  • Coffee Docks on each floor

To apply for the Recruitment Consultant – Temporary Division (Logistics), please apply below or email your CV in confidence.

Excel Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Experienced Recruiter

Experienced Recruiter – Dublin City

Are you an experienced recruitment consultant? Are you looking to work in a thriving department in an exciting, expanding company?

Excel Recruitment is seeking an Experienced Recruiter to join our award-winning Grocery team.

The ideal candidate for this role is an individual with prior recruitment experience and any background in the grocery retail industry is a plus!

We are offering an exceptional package including an array of perks!

Responsibilities:

  • Build and foster long-term relationships
  • Understand client requirements
  • Employ recruiting methods to attract candidates
  • Evaluate resumes and applications
  • Source candidates using databases, social media etc.
  • Assume responsibility of pre-interview screening
  • Match the most suitable candidates to different positions
  • Create relationships with job seekers and provide advice
  • Facilitate and finalise agreements between candidate and employer

Requirements:

  • Grocery retail experience is a plus
  • Proven experience as recruitment consultant, HR consultant or similar position
  • Understanding of sourcing and recruiting techniques
  • Sales/Customer service skills
  • Outstanding communication ability
  • Confident and pleasant personality
  • Well-organised
  • Ability to work with targets
  • Sound judgement

If you are interested in this job, or any other grocery retail jobs on the Excel Recruitment website, please apply directly via the link below. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Call Nikki 01 871 7600

#INDAMANC

Graduate Trainee Recruiter

Graduate Trainee Recruiter

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate to join our expanding team here in Excel Recruitment.

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated person wishing to take their first steps into recruitment where the possibilities for growth and progression are endless. Working alongside our industrial team – the successful candidate will gain a full 360 recruitment understanding and offer admin support across the entire process.

Salary is negotiable depending on the candidate’s experience

Key skills required for the job of Graduate Trainee Recruiter

  • A degree level qualification.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills and an ability to engage with people at all levels within the firm;
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making;
  • Ability to work in pressurised situations;
  • Ability to work in a flexible and agile way;
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills; the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines on a consistent basis;
  • A very high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Proficient in MS Office

Responsibilities of the Graduate Trainee Recruiter

  • Compose high-quality ads across a broad range of platforms to attract candidates
  • Identify, vet and interview potential candidates to assess suitability for live roles.
  • Proof and edit CVs and applications
  • Manage CV database and carry out searches
  • Liaise with the Training Department to ensure all new hires are trained and inducted
  • Compliance
  • References checking
  • Attending networking opportunities and industry relevant awards ceremonies to grow your network of industry connections.

If you are passionate about people and retail and have the necessary skills and experience for this Graduate Trainee Recruiter job, please attach a CV below for the attention of Emma Conlon. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

#INDADM

Recruitment Consultant – Temporary Division

Recruitment Consultant – Temporary Division

Excel Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Temp Recruitment Consultant to join a dynamic and thriving team. We are seeking to grow our teams and find an established Temporary Recruitment Consultant whose experience will enable them to grow alongside our existing team and drive sales forward as we enter the new year. Our Catering and Hospitality divisions are growing more than ever so the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment excelling in client and candidate care while pushing the sales forward.

Responsibilities of a Recruitment Consultant

Client management to ensure that all requirements are met and the highest standards maintained

Candidate management to make sure current employment legislation is recognised at all stages and candidates are happy in their working environment

Business Development – bringing on new business and growing profitability

Resourcing – advertising, interviewing and registering suitable candidates for your temporary roles. Ensuring that they are fit for the purpose and they are fully compliant

Admin – Populating database with required information and ensuring it is kept up to date

Payroll – Weekly payroll for all temp staff, organising timesheets, bank details and personal information to ensure all staff are paid correctly and on time.

Requirements of a Recruitment Consultant

Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High level of computer literacy

Working knowledge of current employment legislation

Proven record of business development and sales

High levels of organisation

If you are interested in this Recruitment Consultant position and feel you possess the experience and skills required, please apply below or send a CV

Recruitment Consultant – Healthcare Division – Excel

Excel Recruitment Galway has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and driven Recruitment Consultant to join our well-established healthcare division. This division has experienced exponential growth recently and we now seek a proven Recruiter to join this team. The ideal candidate will work to drive our healthcare division, promoting business development across both temporary and permanent desks while efficiently managing both clients and candidates. This is a great opportunity for an existing consultant looking to take that next step in their career in a dynamic, people-positive work environment – with our growing divisions the scope for progression at Excel Recruitment is limitless for the right person.

Responsibilities of a Recruitment Consultant:

  • Client management to ensure that all requirements are met, and the highest standards maintained
  • Candidate management to make sure current employment legislation is recognised at all stages and candidates are happy in their working environment
  • Business Development – bringing on new business and growing profitability
  • Resourcing – advertising, interviewing, and registering suitable candidates for your temporary roles. Ensuring that they are fit for purpose, and they are fully compliant
  • Admin – Populating the database with the required information and ensuring it is kept up to date
  • Payroll – Weekly payroll for all temp staff, organising time sheets, bank details, and personal information to ensure all staff is paid correctly and on time

Requirements of a Recruitment Consultant:

  • Previous experience in a similar role in a fast-paced industry
  • Must hold a valid drivers licence
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Working knowledge of current employment legislation
  • Proven record of business development and sales
  • High levels of organisation

Benefits of a Recruitment Consultant:

  • Company Laptop & Mobile Phone
  • Bike2Work

Why walk when you can Bike2Work, we pay for your bike equipment up to €1250. You save on tax on any repayments which we will happily spread out over 12 months.

  • Excel Savings Club

We take a designated amount from you monthly and save it all away carefully until we give it back in December for shopping time!

  • Pension

Excel Recruitment has a pension provider ready to speak to any of our team about their future and help them to plan for it! You control your contribution and Excel contributes an extra 5% of your base to this for you. You do need to be 1 year with the business before you can join.

  • Tax-Saver Tickets

If you need a monthly travel ticket – we got you! You can save between 30-50% and our portal makes orders a snap!

  • Educational Support

We promote continuous learning, and we will help you with any courses which are part of your role and will enhance your skills – just talk to your line manager

  • EAP – Employee Assistance Programme

We have a confidential EAP supplier who will organise any counseling or advice sessions, should you ever require help/advice or just a professional ear.

  • Team Building

We take everyone away on a team-building weekend abroad every year (COVID Permitting)

If you are interested in this position and feel you possess the experience and skills required, please apply below or call Kate on 087 702 0581 for a confidential chat.