About Us
Welcome to DISH Hospitality Recruitment, based in Leeds and led by Eddy Nuttall. We offer personal and professional staffing solutions for both temporary and permanent roles in the hospitality industry. Eddy brings over 30 years of experience as an executive chef, restaurant owner, and recruiter in Yorkshire and the north of England.
With a database of over 4,000 candidates, we use the latest technologies to keep our staff up-to-date with current opportunities. Additionally, our live temporary workforce includes around 50 temporary chefs and front-of-house staff working every week. This makes us the perfect partner to meet your recruitment needs, whether they’re short-term or long-term.
Meet The Team
We are a passionate and experienced group, dedicated to matching talented candidates with outstanding clients.
Katie Nuttall
Business Development Manager
Katie, Eddy’s wife, brings her own expertise to the business. She helped create the award-winning Dish Dining Room and uses her first-hand knowledge of the hospitality sector to match top talent with hotels, restaurants, and gastro pubs across Yorkshire and the north of England.
katie@dishhospitality.co.uk
Eddy Nuttall
Managing Director
Eddy has spent over three decades in the hospitality industry, gaining experience in Michelin-rated restaurants worldwide. He has worked alongside some of the UK’s most renowned chefs, such as Jamie Oliver and Simon Shaw, before opening his award-winning restaurant, Dish Dining Room, in Leeds.
After working with two of the UK’s largest hospitality recruitment companies, Eddy founded DISH Hospitality Recruitment. Now, he supports clients ranging from family-owned independents to Michelin-starred establishments. Eddy often takes a hands-on approach, even helping out in the kitchen when needed!
eddy@dishhospitality.co.uk
Laura Hookins
Recruitment Consultant
Laura’s love for the hospitality sector began over a decade ago. She even worked with Eddy at the award-winning Dish Dining Room. With her recruitment experience and industry insights, Laura excels at connecting extraordinary candidates with exceptional hotels, restaurants and gastro pubs.
laura@dishhospitality.co.uk
Josh Dixon
Commercial Director
Josh is a driven and entrepreneurial professional with a strategic approach to business. His global experience and focus on quality make him a key player in helping our partners succeed.
josh@dishhospitality.co.uk
Ellie Fisher
Marketing Assistant
Ellie joined DISH Hospitality Recruitment in 2022 after transitioning from a teaching career. She works with Josh to create content for our website and social media. Ellie’s background in HR and recruitment, combined with her passion for marketing, helps her communicate effectively with clients and candidates.
ellie@dishhospitlaity.co.uk
Seon Ripley
Operations Director
Seon brings international experience in operations and recruitment. With a degree in psychology and a customer-focused approach, he ensures that our strategies are aligned with the needs of our clients. Seon partnered with Josh and Eddy to help lead DISH Hospitality Recruitment.
seon@dishhospitality.co.uk
Refer A Friend Scheme
Know a great chef? Want a £200 Amazon voucher? Refer a friend to DISH Hospitality Recruitment and upon completion of eight weeks of work with us, you’ll receive a £200 Amazon voucher! Contact info@dishhospitality.co.uk
“I just wanted to say thank you to Eddy and the team at DISH for my refer a friend Amazon voucher! Not only did I help a friend start work for a great company, I get something to spend on myself! If you or anybody you know is looking to work for a company that cares about their team then DISH is for you!”
