Hospitality Recruitment Consultant

Excel Recruitment is looking for an ambitious and results-oriented 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 (Kitchen Assistants, Waiting Staff, Bar 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.

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Recruitment Consultant

Recruiter – Grocery Team | Excel Recruitment | Dublin

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love connecting great people with even greater opportunities?
If retail is in your DNA and you’ve a knack for spotting top performers, you might be the next star on our Grocery recruitment team.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Make an impact: Shape the future of Ireland’s grocery & retail leaders.
  • Learn & grow: We’ll arm you with the tools, training and mentoring to become a stand-out recruiter.
  • No two days the same: From client meetings to candidate interviews, variety is guaranteed.
  • Team vibe: High-energy, supportive colleagues who genuinely love what they do.
  • Money, money, money: The harder you work, the more you earn – what’s not to love?

What We’re Looking For

  • A HIGH-ENERGY PEOPLE PERSON – non-negotiable; everything else is a bonus!
  • Retail background – whether you’ve led a team, managed a department or simply know the shop floor inside out.
  • Some formal education
  • You love chatting on the phone
  • A self-starter who’s driven, motivated and loves smashing goals.
  • Based in Dublin and love working in our city centre, collaborative, high energy office

Why Excel Recruitment?

We’re Ireland’s leading retail recruitment specialists with a reputation built on relationships. We match great people with great businesses and have plenty of fun along the way.

Ready to join us?

Send your CV or give me a call for a confidential chat 0867299956

Come help us shape the future of Irish grocery talent while building an exciting career of your own!

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

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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.

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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