Consultant Catering has a  network of chefs cooks and managers  who identify strongly with the larger scale, cost management, customer-focused nature of the food service sector. 

We have established a portal where managers chef managers and cook supervisors, or chefs and cooks with ambition to progress can contact us and offer  coaching  and  advice on possible career choices. 
Process

• identify your specific requirements the skill and personal profiles for the  position
• prepare  a document describing the role identifying the ideal candidate profile, skills and experience
  
• recommend a remuneration band and typical conditions of service for roles of a similar nature
• identify possible candidates from our talent pool  and agree on any advertising if this is necessary. 
• present a list of candidates with detailed background information, and shortlist to you. 
• manage the interview process with you 
  
• check the preferred candidates references police clearance and immigration status as appropriate, provide psychometric testing (if necessary) assist in salary negotiations. 
  
• present 'leadership transition management programme' option for the successful candidate 

Recruiting  and  retaining great people requires individuals to be happy in their jobs  not simply their pay and condition. If they are the  only food service expert they may need more support, Consultant Catering  specialised mentoring and coaching service offers this support.
John Wilkinson Principal Consultant  was instrumental establishing a suite of food service qualifications in New Zealand whilst a co-chair of the Hospitality Standards Institute (now Service IQ) sector committee.