Welcome to Recruitment Evangelists

USA | EUROPE | MIDDLE EAST | ASIA

An innovative headhunting approach that procures and delivers exceptional talent, uniquely tailored to elevate your organisation

Who we are

Recruitment Evangelists is a prestigious recruitment agency founded by Graham Townley. With over 20 years of recruitment and senior operational management experience combined with Level 7 CIPD certification, Graham founded the agency to bring a professional and personal service to recruitment for hotels and restaurants.

Our team, all CIPD-certified, are dedicated to the highest HR practices. This expertise helps us provide tailored support for every client and candidate.We’re committed to building lasting connections. Our goal is to present candidates with roles that help them develop and grow and to support clients in achieving their long-term business success.

As Evangelists in hospitality recruitment

As leaders in hospitality recruitment, we bring passion and dedication to connecting businesses with exceptional talent. Our mission is to elevate the standards of service by matching the right people with the right opportunities, ensuring growth and excellence in every partnership we create.

Front of House Managers

Through our extensive experience, broad expertise and rich network we always offer the highest quality management roles in the industry.

Finance & Accounting Managers

Many years in the industry have given us invaluable knowledge and connections in the hospitality finance sector.

Marketing Managers

Marketing is such an important part of the hospitality industry and we connect the best sales and marketing people with the top roles in the market.

Operations Managers and Directors

We offer a diverse range of senior board-level positions across multiple sectors within the hospitality industry, providing experienced leaders with the opportunity to drive meaningful change in dynamic business settings.

Chefs

Chefs are the heart of the hospitality industry. From Chef de Partie to Executive Chef, we offer opportunities at all levels across casual dining, rosette-rated, and Michelin-starred kitchens, providing a platform for culinary talent to thrive globally.

Front of House Managers

Through our extensive experience, broad expertise and rich network we always offer the highest quality management roles in the industry

Finance & Accounting Managers

Many years in the industry have given us invaluable knowledge and connections in the hospitality finance sector

Marketing Managers

Marketing is such an important part of the hospitality industry and we connect the best sales and marketing people with the top roles in the market

Operations Managers and Directors

We offer a diverse range of senior board-level positions across multiple sectors within the hospitality industry, providing experienced leaders with the opportunity to drive meaningful change in dynamic business settings.

Chefs

Chefs are the heart of the hospitality industry. From Chef de Partie to Executive Chef, we offer opportunities at all levels across casual dining, rosette-rated, and Michelin-starred kitchens, providing a platform for culinary talent to thrive globally.

Who we work with

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CIRRUS INNS BLUE SKIES LOGO
la linea logo
bubala logo
Darwin Wallace logo
Grosvenor logo
FATTO AMANO PIZZA & PASTA LOGO
Market Halls logo
Marriott hotels & resorts logo
METROPOLITAN LOGO
Milk Beach logo
MJMK Restaurants logo
NOBLE INNS LOGO
Padella logo
popeyes logo
The breakfast club logo
Sixes cricket club logo
Rosa's thai cafe logo
SUSHI SAMBA LOGO
Santo Remedio logo
Rocket leisure logo
rock water logo
wahaca logo
VennSt. records logo
The Pelican all saints road logo
Spaghetti House logo
The Fat Duck logo

Testimonials

Curious about what people say about us & our services?

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I’d recommend Graham to anyone who is recruiting. Graham has consistently helped us find the right candidates over a period of years - and even in the current climate he has come up trumps for us.

Gavin Purdie
Director Of Operations at Padella And Trullo Restaurants
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Graham from Recruitment Evangelists contacted me about a role which I was perfect match for. He was extremely communicative throughout the whole process and gave me great guidance heading into interview. Fantastic follow up and I recommend anyone looking for a new role in hospitality to contact Graham.

Raj Markandoo
Operations Manager at Bubala
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The time taken by Graham to fully understand the company culture, the specific role being recruited, their team and the brief is exceptional. The attention to detail, follow up and genuine care for both the client and the candidate is one that makes for a true partnership. The whole experience is always robust, very honest and a successful result.

Jane Rawden, HRD
Bistrot Pierre
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I highly recommend Graham as a fantastic Hospitality recruiter. His passion and knowledge for the industry and job markets within it are second to none. He understands the industry, listens to your requirements and actively seeks exactly the right role for you.

Andy Charlton
General Manager at Grosvenor Pubs & Inns
Marianna Alfa

Graham’s responsiveness and sense of urgency to provide the profiles of talented personnel that fit the requirements was admirable and commendable on every level. Graham listens carefully, selects and passes on the best skilled candidates for the business in no time. I am truly fortunate to be collaborating with Graham and highly recommend his services to everyone.

Marianna Alfa
Executive Coach & Hospitality Expert
David Morbin

Graham was great through the whole process of recruitment. Always in communication with me, even when he was on holiday!! Very professional and couldn’t recommend highly enough! Top bloke, thanks Graham!

David Morbin
Partner at Vu Lounge
Amu Latif, CFA

Graham was really efficient and helped us secure a manager within the stated time frame. He was always on hand to help and attentive.

Amu Latif, CFA
EU Macro Execution Trading Head
Shella Palmer

As a candidate navigating a very difficult time, Graham has been both huge support and a great source of knowledge. It is wonderful to work with him.

Shella Palmer
Head of Venue Sales & Marketing at Parnham Park
Neil Lambert

Proactive. Speedy turn around. Always on.

Neil Lambert
Managing Partner at Infinium Partners
Jaclyn Evans

Graham is incredibly supportive, intuitive and diligent. Highly recommend.

Jaclyn Evans
Director of Business Development at Entegra Europe
Olga Wolodzko

I'm pleased to meet Graham. He has been amazing at the whole process of finding the perfect job role. Easy to talk to, kept the communication going and was there in every step of the journey. Highly recommended!

Olga Wolodzko
Founder at Rajskie Seszele
Luis Freitas

Graham is one of a kind. Graham expertise and advice was key to find my new role as Head chef, after all this months away from work due the pandemic, this is all you need. I was particularly impressed with the communication with Graham, he made sure I was settling on. Any employer should have Graham as a recruiter.

Luis Freitas
Founder and Director at Chefstrade