Ashley Gordon Email & Phone Number

Godalming, Surrey

As a specialised hospitality, retail and catering agency the Appetite Team bring a refreshing service to both their respected clients and talented candidates. Each Appetite Consultant is a professional from their dedicated area of the industry and ensures a hospitable approach to the recruitment process whether you’re an employer or a jobseeker alike. As a market leading brand, at Appetite we stand by our core values; honesty, passion, integrity, loyalty and courage. As a candidate you… Show more As a specialised hospitality, retail and catering agency the Appetite Team bring a refreshing service to both their respected clients and talented candidates. Each Appetite Consultant is a professional from their dedicated area of the industry and ensures a hospitable approach to the recruitment process whether you’re an employer or a jobseeker alike. As a market leading brand, at Appetite we stand by our core values; honesty, passion, integrity, loyalty and courage. As a candidate you can be assured that you are treated as an individual and with respect in a confidential environment. We take your career seriously and are here to support you in taking the next big step in your career. As a client we are a committed to providing you with a strong support service and we always have your business’ interest at heart. We care about and understand your business model enabling us to provide a consultative approach as well as a professional service. Whether you are a new client or have worked with us for years we will/ will continue to listen to you; how else would we provide you with the best service? While having a strong work ethic, at Appetite we never forget to put the fun into our professional lives and as a result you will enjoy a friendly and personable relationship with your dedicated account manager.SpecialtiesPubs restaurants and bars recruitment, Hotel recruitment, Chef recruitment, Retail, Contract and facilities recruitment Show less

Berkeley Scott recruits within the catering and hospitality field. With a large and well established client list I recruited for Berkeley Scott for the last 5 years. I progressed within the company and my last position was managing the Guildford office. Looking after the hotels, chefs, pubs, bars and restaurants, Sales and Marketing and CFM recruitment teams in the souh east office

After much deliberation it was important to my husband and I to return to the industry we loved so much. We bought the lease on a small premises in Godalming, Surrey in June 2002, through Punch taverns. We made a decision to buy the worst pub in the best street. I had worked part time within the pub on an ad-hoc basis during my degree and knew what potential it had. Currently trading at 2-3K a week, with bad stock deficient, poor food offer and disillusioned customers we had our work cut out… Show more After much deliberation it was important to my husband and I to return to the industry we loved so much. We bought the lease on a small premises in Godalming, Surrey in June 2002, through Punch taverns. We made a decision to buy the worst pub in the best street. I had worked part time within the pub on an ad-hoc basis during my degree and knew what potential it had. Currently trading at 2-3K a week, with bad stock deficient, poor food offer and disillusioned customers we had our work cut out. Within 3 months I had stock variances turned around by retraining staff, implementing better security measures, running line checks and void reports. I employed a new team which carried out there duties to a high level and improved general standards of the bar and restaurant area. We had to re-furbish the whole premises, but could not afford to shut to do so therefore we would paint a wall, strip a floor or varnish tables during closure times of 3-5pm and after 12pm at night.With a great chef on board, we revamped the menu , introduced table service and turned the pub into a quality gastro operation (68 covers) With a formal dining area (seating 30) on a Friday and Saturday night, that was fully booked on weekends up to 2 weeks in advance. The pub turnover was £6K a week by the end of our 3rd monthUnfortunately in our 13th week in the pub we lost the kitchen to a devastating and very frightening fire. Our kitchen was out of action for 12 weeks but un-deterred we had BBQs at the weekends and also allowed guests to order a takeaway to eat in the pub whilst our kitchen was shut. On leaving the Charterhouse the turn over was between £6-7K a week. I made the decision to leave the front of house aspect for the Charterhouse on a full time basis in December 2004 after I accepted a role with Berkeley Scott Recruitment. However I continued to work within the pub as well as manage the full BOH operation until we sold the lease in June 2005. Show less

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