Summerley Recruitment are a friendly and approachable recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex.
We specialise in the catering and hospitality industry and our team has a combined 50 years experience in this sector.
We provide professional temporary and permanent recruitment services to candidates and clients, both locally and nationwide.
In just our third year of trading, we were delighted when Sam won Young Achiever Of The Year at the 2022 Sussex Business Awards.
Having launched Summerley Recruitment during lockdown in 2020, the business had grown incredibly quickly and Sam was extremely proud that this was recognised.
He dedicated the award to the incredible members of Team Summerley, without whom none of it would have been possible.
Learn moreWe cover temporary and permanent roles across Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey, and operate nationwide for chefs en masse at large events and festivals.
With 170 chefs ready to go, ranging from Head Chefs to CDPs, we supply talent across every sector, from fine dining to festivals, sports stadiums and large-scale events, as well as hotels, pubs, restaurants, cafés, hospitals and care homes. DBS sites are covered too.
If you’d like a conversation about your chef requirements for 2026, get in touch with Paul our Senior Chef Recruitment Consultant.
email paul contact usIndulge in culinary excellence with a private chef experience.
Our private chefs create bespoke menus for any occasion, bringing restaurant-quality dining to you.
From intimate gatherings to corporate events, we handle it all. Discover the difference a private chef can make
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We know that employees are a business’s greatest asset, and making the right hire is vital to their success and growth. At Summerley Recruitment, we don’t just fill roles; we build relationships. By taking the time to understand our candidates’ experience, people skills, and long-term goals, we ensure a perfect match for our clients every time.
CANDIDATESFor all new clients, regardless of the position, one of our experienced consultants will come out to meet you and sit down to run through your specific needs and how Summerley Recruitment can help.
Some candidates will suit a business and some won’t, so we take time to get to know both parties which allows us to use effective judgement when sending a suitable CV to you.
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As part of our service we also use a variety of nationwide job boards to allow access to the full market of candidates in all areas of the industry. In addition we advertise all our positions which helps project our client vacancies to millions of people.
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It has been a privilege to work with Sam and Summerley Recruitment over the past 12 months. Summerley have recruited a large number of Chichester students, invested in them, their careers and supported the students through their studies with employment opportunities that align with their educational commitments
Sam understands the importance of investing in people, not only to develop and upskill, but to support their wider interests, in turn ensuring students get a rounded and successful student experience.."
Head of Student Experience, University of Chichester
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We had a brilliant few days at the Badminton Horse Trials! 🐎 The weather was on our side and on Saturday was incredibly busy!
Farren did a fantastic job at her first event supervising with Sam, despite a tough day of the logistics on the Saturday with 5 waves of staff start times.
Everyone smashed it and we’d like to thank every member of Team Summerley for all their hard work!
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𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗗𝗣 / 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳 | 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲́ 📍
Summerley Recruitment is seeking a talented and motivated chef to join a thriving Farm Shop Café in Midhurst.
This is a highly varied role designed for a strong CDP or an aspiring Junior Sous Chef who is looking for a new challenge where they can truly develop.
With a salary of £31,000, you’ll be working with some of the best local suppliers in the area in a high-quality, friendly kitchen environment.
Interested? Please send your CV to paul@summerleyrecruitment.co.uk
#SummerleyRecruitment #ChefJobs #SussexJobs #MidhurstJobs
𝗥𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳 | 𝟮-𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯 | 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘁 📍
Summerley Recruitment is proud to be partnering with one of Billingshurst’s finest destination pubs to find a dedicated Sous Chef.
In a market where work/life balance can be hard to find, these owners are leading the way, offering a sustainable and rewarding environment for their culinary team.
Key Details:
✅ Competitive salary of £38,000.
✅ High tip potential (£500-£750pm)
✅ J2-Rosette kitchen
This is a fantastic step for a Sous Chef looking to elevate their career while joining a business that values their time.
👉 Interested? Send your CV to paul@summerleyrecruitment.co.uk
#ChefJobs #SussexJobs #SummerleyRecruitment #ChefDivision
Oisin has been "in the trenches" with us at some of 2025`s biggest festivals and sports events. ️🎸🏇⚽
We absolutely loved his feedback on Sam’s leadership style! It’s proof that when you support your staff, they enjoy the hustle. We`re delighted to have you on the team, Oisin! 🙌✨
If you`d like to join Team Summerley and have at least one year`s experience in catering & hospitality then register online and we will do the rest!
https://summerleyrecruitment.co.uk/candidate-register/ (link in bio 👆)
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A Jedi Master of recruitment. 🧙♂️✨
Happy Star Wars Day from Sam and Team Summerley! 🥳
#MayThe4thBeWithYou #SummerleyRecruitment #StarWarsDay2026
𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱! 📍✨
Our map pins were busy last month! April saw the Summerley team working across a huge range of sectors. From high-energy boxing to care homes, we’ve been everywhere:
🥊 Charity Boxing & MMA
⚽ Football Matches
🏫 Private Schools
🏥 Hospitals & Care Homes
🏇 Horseracing
💍 Beautiful Weddings & Private Parties
It’s been a blast, but we’re just getting started. "Silly season" is officially around the corner, so watch this space for our May update—there are going to be some serious miles clocked up! 🛣️💨
#SummerleyOnTour #SummerleyRecruitment #EventStaffing #HospitalityLife #SussexBusiness
🚶♀️➡️May is National Walking Month and it’s fair to say that our teams get their steps in when working at big events!
Especially the Staffing Managers, who check in and accompany staff to where they need to be, usually starting at the crack of dawn. Here are some snippets of Paul at Revival last year - it’s just as well there was plenty of coffee on hand to keep him going! ☕
#SummerleyRecruitment #TeamSummerley #NationalWalkingMonth
Picture the scene: you’ve just finished a shift at Fontwell and are about to head home when you notice a car stuck in a ditch. What happens next? Team Summerley to the rescue! 🦸
A gentleman had come to collect his wife but hadn’t realised the verge wasn’t flat, leaving his car stranded. Sam and the team jumped straight in, using some serious muscle to push it out—proving that we provide top-tier service at the roadside just as well as we do in bars and restaurants! 🚗
Well done to everyone for stepping up to help this very grateful couple. 👏✨
#SummerleyRecruitment #TeamSummerley #FontwellPark #Fontwell
