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Your hospitality and catering recruitment specialists.

Our consultants have extensive experience across luxury hotels, fine dining, lifestyle venues and award-winning foodservice concepts throughout the GCC and around the world. Founded in the UK in 2014 by Will Gennard, Talent Hive now has a global presence, working with some of the best hospitality brands in the business.

Executive Management

Innovators, leaders, and fast-growing hospitality businesses trust Talent Hive to secure the senior talent they need to scale successfully. We source exceptional C-suite hospitality leadership that empowers ambitious brands to build strong teams, drive growth, and deliver outstanding performance.

HOD Management

Ambitious and scaling hospitality brands rely on Talent Hive to find and secure outstanding management talent. From General Managers and Heads of Department to key operational leaders, we help build strong, high-performing teams across late-night venues, fine dining restaurants, and luxury resort hotels.

HR and Finance

Support services play a vital role in driving operational success. Talent Hive connects clients with senior HR and Finance professionals at Director level who bring strategic expertise, structure, and insight to optimise performance and strengthen the foundations of growing hospitality businesses.

Sales and Marketing

Revenue generation and brand visibility are key to business growth. Talent Hive partners with clients to source proven Sales and Marketing professionals - from Sales Directors and Brand Managers to Marketing Strategists - who deliver measurable impact, elevate brands, and drive lasting commercial success.

Maintenance and Facilities

Operational excellence depends on reliable, expert facilities management. Talent Hive sources professionals across all aspects of Facilities Management - from Property Directors to Chief Engineers - bringing the technical skill and engineering expertise needed to maintain or launch exceptional venues.

Kitchen

At the heart of every F&B operation lies the kitchen, shaping every guest experience. Talent Hive sources world-class culinary talent, from Head of Innovation and Company Executive Chef through to Executive Chef level, including Michelin-trained professionals and specialists in global cuisine and creative food concepts.

Meet our Founder

Will Gennard

Managing Director

With first-hand experience in the hospitality industry, we understand organisational structures and role responsibilities at every level. Our passion for what we do is matched by our global perspective — with offices in both Dubai and London, we connect exceptional hospitality talent with ambitious businesses worldwide.

We have used Will for over seven years now. His team are responsive, rigorous and proactive in searching out the very best talent for my company. A huge part of our continued success is recruiting the very best people, and for us, Talent Hive is vital to this.

Steve Quinn, Owner & Chief Executive, Cucina

I am using Talent Hive to recruit for several sales positions and I am delighted with the service I’ve received. They asked me lots of questions and made sure they completely understood the brief and my expectations.

Rebecca Delmore, Head of Sales, Sixways Stadium

I am happy to recommend the recruitment service offered by Talent Hive. I have found them to be extremely attentive and efficient. They were knowledgeable and approachable at all times, and I would have no hesitation in using the service again.

Siobhan Chambers, Human Resources Manager, Hogarths

The communication from Talent Hive is exceptional, I would recommend them to anyone looking for a recruitment agency with a difference.

Anneli Spencer, Human Resources Manager, Thomas Franks

Really happy with the service that I received from Chloe and Will at Talent Hive. I had an initial conversation with both about what I was looking for, which turned out to very unique, but without any fuss they found me the person I was looking for. Great service and lovely people

Damon Brown, Co-Founder, Olive Catering Services

I have worked with Adrian and the team at Talent Hive for several years both as a client and candidate. Adrian takes time to understand our company culture and the types of candidates we like to see and will supply us with a number of suitable candidates to select from. I find Adrian and the team very personable yet professional and this is why I choose to work with them on any assignments we need agency support on.

Mark Spanton, General Manager, Dakota Leeds

Adrian is very knowledgeable, and a professional Hospitality recruitment expert. If you are struggling with recruitment, I would recommend contacting Adrian and he shall be able to support you with the wealth of contacts in the industry.

Lisa Towndrow, HR Manager, Buxton Crescent Hotel

It was the first time that I have been in touch with this recruitment agency and I can say that the Talent Hive are very professional and know how to look after people.

Fabio, Candidate

I dealt with Drew a few times always professional and helpful to anything I needed… Thanks to Drew for your support in the process of changing jobs even when you were on holiday you had time to answer a call from me!

Sam, Candidate

From Start to finish Drew has been amazing calls me back straight away with any question. (I) was kept up-to-date by Drew re any positions that might come up in my area and when The Globe came up we knew that was the one. Nothing is too much trouble. (He) touched base 2 to 3 times a week and always answered when I called him. If I’m in need of staff Drew will always be my first call.

Alex, Candidate

Drew was fantastic throughout my entire onboarding process. He was informative, helpful and just a genuine pleasure to talk to. He would always communicate any info needed and genuinely cared about what was going on. Always upbeat and professional. Couldn’t recommend Drew and Talent Hive enough!

John, Candidate

A massive thank you to Chloe at Talent Hive for finding me a great job I didn't even know I was looking for. Chloe found my CV online and it was only a matter of time before the company she put me in touch welcomed me to their team.. Chloe was friendly, yet professional. Thank you again.

Helene, Candidate

Steph was super attentive, excited at the prospects that she had found me the perfect role, she was always very professional, however I felt like I knew Steph for years we had banter about her broken foot and about the football at the weekend. This meant that I had every faith that Steph had my best interest in my career. She was always very honest and gave me her professional opinion. If anyone ever asks what Talent Hive is like I have always said Steph is amazing to work with and the company is great. I have not always had great dealings with agencies. Even 3 months into the job Steph still gave me a call to see how it was all going. Great service from someone that genuinely cares about the job she does.

Alistar, Candidate

Vicki has been amazing, she was insightful and new what the client wanted and picked the right position for me.

Jonathon, Candidate

The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic, best recruitment company I’ve ever worked with. Thanks again guys

Jonny, Candidate

Candidates Clients

Knowledge Hub

Find out how we work with our clients and candidates and the approach we take to deliver real value and results every time.

A reported 107,000 hospitality roles vacant. What’s the solution and how can Talent Hive help?

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Our Clients

We’re partnered with some of the leading names in UAE hospitality, from established brands, through to innovative start-ups and independents

We know Hospitality.