How It Works – The Recruitment Process for the UK & Ireland

Hospitality recruitment in the UK & Ireland via Koksuitspanje.nl is built on direct contact,
clear agreements and an agency-free recruitment model.

Koksuitspanje.nl connects European hospitality professionals with employers in the UK & Ireland
through a transparent, direct and agency-free recruitment model.

Employers and candidates communicate directly via the platform.
No intermediaries, no hidden constructions – just clear agreements and realistic matches.
Below we explain step by step how the recruitment process works.

Hospitality recruitment process for employers and candidates

1. One platform for employers and candidates

Everyone starts by creating an account on the platform.
From that moment on, the system is the same for all users:
structured, clear and focused on direct contact.

2. Registration and profiles

For hospitality professionals

• View available roles in the UK & Ireland via
  Cook wanted
• Learn more about working via the platform:
  
  About us – for candidates
  
• See the step-by-step candidate process:
  
  How it works – candidates
  

For hospitality employers

• Register or log in to post vacancies and manage candidates
• Learn more about our approach:
  
  About us – for employers
  
• See the step-by-step employer process:
  
  How it works – employers
  

Matching & direct contact

The platform supports matching based on:

• experience and skill level
• language proficiency
• availability
• preferences and motivation
• accommodation options (where applicable)

Once a suitable match is identified, employer and candidate are connected
directly.
No agencies, no middle layers and no hidden fees.

If you are specifically looking to hire chefs, you can also use:

• 
  Find European chefs
  
• 
  Hire a chef – UK & Ireland
  

More detailed explanations per role:

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  How it works – for employers
  
• 👉
  How it works – for candidates
  

Subscription options for employers

Basic – €499 per year

For employers who want to recruit independently.

• Unlimited vacancy postings
• Access to available candidate profiles
• Direct communication with candidates
• Smart matching and search functionality

Premium – €499 per year + one month’s gross salary (on successful placement)

For employers who prefer active recruitment support.

• Active search across Europe for suitable candidates
• Pre-selection based on experience, level and motivation
• Only relevant, high-quality profiles are introduced
• No cure, no pay on the placement fee

Transparency about accommodation & conditions

Accommodation is always arranged by the employer.
Therefore, vacancies clearly state:

• whether accommodation is available
• type of accommodation
• rent and related costs

We also provide candidates with general information about working abroad,
such as registration and healthcare obligations.
For reference:

EURES – European Job Mobility Portal
.

More about the platform

Want to learn more about who we are and how we work?
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About us – general

This overview explains the recruitment process clearly and transparently:
focused on quality, direct contact and sustainable matches for the UK & Ireland.