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
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Patric has now joined the HQ team full...
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Last week we marked our incredible 5th birthday milestone by pausing to look back at...
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If you’ve never worked a major event like the British Grand Prix, Victorious Festival, or...
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On December 1st we had a really special night at the 2022 Sussex Business Awards,...
Read MoreWe`d like to wish Lisa a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳💐🎂
It was a true family affair yesterday! 🥰 Mum Anna and son Thomas teamed up to work together at a gorgeous wedding at the stunning Gate Street Barn. 🏰✨
We love seeing friends and family sharing the shift—it makes the hard work so much more fun! 👯♂️💬
Who is your ultimate shift partner? Tag the person you’d love to work with below! 👇❤️
#SummerleyRecruitment #TeamSummerley
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A huge thank you to Jodie and the team at the University of Portsmouth! 🎓⚽️
We were incredibly touched to receive a donated, signed Portsmouth FC shirt in recognition of the flexible work opportunities we provide to their students.
At Summerley Recruitment, supporting young people, nurturing talent, and providing meaningful, flexible pathways into the workforce are at the very core of our values. Partnering with institutions like UoP to help students gain valuable experience is exactly why we do what we do.
On a personal note, as a lifelong Pompey fan, Sam is absolutely delighted! The shirt is will be framed so it can take pride of place on the wall at Summerley HQ. 🖼️💙
Thank you again to Jodie and the university team for this fantastic gesture and for your ongoing partnership.
@portsmouthuni @uopcareers
#UniversityOfPortsmouth #Pompey #StudentEmployment #TeamSummerley #SummerleyRecruitment
Wishing Chef Director Paul a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳🎂🎈
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁! 🎪☀️
The weather at Duffield, near Derby, was absolutely glorious and Farren led the team serving much needed refreshments across both days.
The best part of the shift? Catching Jools Holland’s incredible Sunday night set straight from the bars! 🎹🙌
We do it all again at Powderham in Devon, where Teddy Swims, Alanis Morrisette and Lewis Capaldi are headlining! Don`t forget the suncream... ☀️☀️
#SolsticeSummerfest #Duffield #TeamSummerley #SummerleyRecruitment
We`d like to wish Alex a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳🎂🎈🎂🥳
#ThrowbackThursday 🔁 Brighton Pride 2022
Celebrating Pride Month with a look back at our Summerley OGs, Alex and Patric, 4 years ago! 🏳️🌈
Fast forward to today, and they’ve both moved from the frontlines into roles at Summerley HQ. 🚀
Swipe to see Team Summerley 2022-style smashing the bar shifts, and Alex demonstrating the ultimate event skill: sleeping anywhere as long as he has water and his clipboard. 🤫💤
#PrideMonth #TBT #DreamTeam #TeamSummerley #SummerleyRecruitment
🍹 Farren led our fantastic team near Lewes on Saturday, serving up an array of drinks and treats at a joint outdoor birthday party.
Luckily, the Sussex weather behaved perfectly for the occasion! ☀️
A massive well done to the squad for delivering elite service yet again. With the summer `silly season` in full swing, our packed schedules aren`t slowing down anytime soon! 🚀🔥
#SummerleyRecruitment #TeamSummerley #SussexEvents #SummerleySquad
