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Executive Chef Placement for a Luxury Hospitality Client
Overview:
A prominent London luxury hotel faced an urgent need to replace its Executive Chef after a recent hire didn’t meet expectations. The chef market in London is highly competitive, making the search for top culinary talent testing.
Challenge:
Our client needed a swift solution with top-tier talent to make an immediate impact—while leaving room to develop a long-term hiring plan.
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Thanks to XpertHost for having done a great job, really appreciate the support every step of the way.
- Executive Chef at a luxury 5-star hotel.
The quality of the candidates presented by XpertHost was impressive. Loved working with them, always available and responsive.
- Hiring Manager, luxury 5-star hotel.

Solution:
XpertHost stepped in promptly, providing five well-matched candidates in under a month. From the vacancy brief to contract signing, the process took just 25 days. XpertHost coordinated interviews, communicated feedback, and ensured a smooth negotiation process. Fortunately, our selected candidate was ready to begin within two weeks, after a last-minute job retraction by another top restaurant. ​
Outcome:
Our candidate joined on a three-month project, giving both parties time to evaluate their fit while keeping the hotel's operations on track.
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Both the hiring company and the candidate decided to continue the duration of the employment permanently, a testament to XpertHost's ability to find the right fit.
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With a fee structure based only on successful placement, XpertHost demonstrated a client-first approach that highlights our flexibility and commitment to client and candidate success.
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This success story exemplifies XpertHost's agility, value-driven approach, and expertise in the luxury hospitality sector, proving our dedication to client satisfaction and high-quality results under tight timelines.
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