About Us
DISH Hospitality Recruitment is Leeds-based and led by industry veteran Eddy Nuttall, whose 30+ years as an executive chef, restaurant owner, and recruiter fuel our expertise and passion. With deep roots in Yorkshire and northern England, we’ve grown into one of the UK’s foremost hospitality recruitment specialists, delivering high-calibre staffing solutions – both permanent and temporary – to establishments across the nation.
Backed by a growing database of 4,000+ hospitality professionals and a dedicated team of around 50 temporary chefs and front-of-house staff active every week, we provide businesses with instant access to the talent they need. From urgent cover to long-term recruitment strategies, we’re the partner you can rely on.
Meet The Team
Meet the team at DISH Hospitality Recruitment – industry experts who blend hands-on hospitality experience with recruitment know-how to deliver outstanding results for our clients and candidates.
Katie Nuttall
Client Manager
Katie co-founded the renowned Dish Dining Room, earning accolades for service excellence and innovative dining. That same passion now fuels her role at DISH, where she builds long-lasting client partnerships and ensures businesses receive recruitment support tailored to their culture and vision.
Katie’s focus on building relationships, combined with her entrepreneurial background, makes her a trusted partner for hospitality businesses navigating both growth and staffing challenges.
katie@dishhospitality.co.uk
Eddy Nuttall
Managing Director
Eddy is the driving force behind DISH Hospitality Recruitment. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience as a classically-trained Chef, restaurant owner, and recruiter, he brings unmatched credibility to the business.
Having worked across fine dining, large-scale catering, and award-winning venues, Eddy understands exactly what clients need from their teams and what candidates need to succeed. His combination of operational know-how and recruitment expertise ensures DISH delivers high-quality matches that work in practice, not just on paper.
eddy@dishhospitality.co.uk
Laura Hookins
Recruitment Consultant
Laura’s hospitality journey began working alongside Eddy at Dish Dining Room, where she gained invaluable insights into the fast-paced, high-standards world of food and beverage.
Over the last decade, she has combined this knowledge with her passion for recruitment, becoming a specialist in sourcing and placing candidates who are both skilled and culturally aligned. Known for her attentive approach and ability to uncover hidden talent, Laura helps clients fill roles quickly without compromising on quality.
laura@dishhospitality.co.uk
Josh Dixon
Commercial Director
Josh oversees the strategic and commercial direction of DISH, ensuring the business grows sustainably while staying true to its hospitality roots. With a background in recruitment across multiple sectors – including technology, compliance, and professional services – he brings a global perspective and commercial sharpness to the team.
Josh’s ability to streamline operations and scale services allows DISH to support hospitality businesses of all sizes, from independent restaurants to national hotel groups.
josh@dishhospitality.co.uk
Seon Ripley
Operations Director
Seon combines an academic foundation in psychology with extensive international operations experience to optimise how DISH delivers for both clients and candidates. She oversees the internal processes that keep recruitment running smoothly, from compliance and right-to-work checks to ensuring every placement meets our high standards.
Seon’s people-centric approach ensures that clients feel supported and candidates experience a recruitment process that is clear, professional, and respectful.
seon@dishhospitality.co.uk
Refer A Friend Scheme
Know a great chef? Earn an Amazon voucher!
Refer a friend to DISH Hospitality Recruitment and when they complete eight weeks of work with us, you’ll receive an Amazon voucher as a thank-you.
To make a referral, email us at eddy@dishhospitality.co.uk.
“A big thank you to Eddy and the DISH team for my referral voucher! Not only did I help a friend find a great new role, but I also treated myself with a voucher to spend on Amazon. If you know someone looking to work with a company that truly values its people, DISH is the place for them.”
