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Achieve Hospitality are experienced recruitment specialists who understand the market; our dedicated team offers an unparalleled experience and market knowledge.

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We strive to achieve excellence in all of the services we provide

We’re a contemporary recruitment and consulting agency who believe that offering our bespoke services enables us to build continuing relationships with both our clients and candidates.

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Effective recruitment is the key for successful daily operations

Working with a proactive, expert recruitment agency like Achieve Hospitality can help speed up the recruitment process. We are one of the UK’s fastest growing recruiters and can instinctively recognise the perfect candidates suited to you. We bring honed industry experience to ensure that the quality of shortlisted candidates meets your expectations.

40

years of combined industry experience

7

days time to hire

150

Placements per month

20

Countries - we are actively recruiting in

For clients

We work in partnership with our Clients to build long term working relationships that will deliver quality and act as a seamless extension of your internal resources.

Dependable, professional partnership

For candidates

Let Achieve Hospitality help progress your career and make the process seamless, We have client trust and can help you stand out from the crowd. Searching for your next career move and sending out multiple applications is time consuming and stressful. Save yourself hours of work by filling out our simple form and let Achieve Hospitality do the heavy lifting for you.

Our values underpin everything we do

Bespoke

We understand that one size does not fit all when it comes to recruitment and that’s why we offer a bespoke service, tailoring all of our partners specific needs. We have a passionate and experienced team that set out to achieve excellence in all of the services we provide.

Committed

Commitment is a two-way street and as an agency, we are heavily invested in our client partnerships, candidate relationships and team culture. For this reason, we highly appreciate the commitment we receive from everyone we support in order to ensure the smoothest possible recruitment journey for both parties.

Transparency

When you choose Achieve, you partner with an agency that fosters a culture of transparency, honesty and respect in its processes and procedures. This approach guarantees that everyone understands their position and responsibilities, maintaining a clear line of accountability.

Meet the team

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Lewis Clennell

Founder & Managing Director

Meet Lewis- our Founder & Managing Director. Lewis launched Achieve Hospitality in 2019 focusing on the recruitment for Luxury Hospitality, soon expanding into the Private Household and UHNW community offering an unparalleled recruitment experience. With a keen eye for gaps in the market and an unwavering commitment to achieve excellence, Lewis continues to grow the team, implement new services and build strong partnerships in the sectors Achieve Hospitality supports. Lewis has a passion for travel and enjoys visiting new luxury hotels. 

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Molly Teasdale

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Meet Molly- our Co-Founder & Managing Director. Molly founded Achieve Hospitality alongside Lewis in 2019. Since the beginning, Molly has had a strong emphasis on business development, marketing and the overall management of the company. Molly has expanded the agency’s reach building valuable partnerships, allowing us to remain at the forefront of the ever-evolving industries we support. Outside of work, Molly has a love for all things wellness and the great outdoors enjoying country walks and chilled spa days.

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Grace Jones

Head of Marketing

Meet Grace - with over 8 years of experience, Grace brings a wealth of Marketing and Design knowledge from a variety of industries including recruitment.

As Head of Marketing, Grace will manage the execution of all marketing strategies and communications internally and externally. Grace will work closely with the whole of the Achieve Hospitality team to provide positive change and development throughout the business. Marketer by day and by night, you will find Grace at soft play with her little family, swimming, watching films or having a laugh with friends.

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Matthew Regan

Divisional Manager - Hospitality

Meet Matthew- Divisional Manager of Hospitality. Matthew joins the Achieve Hospitality senior leadership team following an impressive career spanning 8 years in the recruitment industry. During his time in the industry, Matthew has supported his clients and candidates in a wide range of industries including volume recruitment for events. Prior to recruitment, Matthew came from a Hospitality background having been around running and managing family owned pubs. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his partner, 3 kids and the devil dog (as he calls his puppy that chews everything) and playing rugby.
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Jana Kocevska

Principal Consultant

Meet Jana- Our Principal Consultant in our Private Household, Estates & Family Office division. Jana joined the agency as a Senior Recruitment Consultant in our Private Staffing Division before being very well deservingly promoted to a Principal Consultant through her amazing knowledge and experience in the industry along with her commitment to go above and beyond for our clients and candidates. Jana entered the world of recruitment following a wonderful career as a private Personal Assistant and Nanny to UHNW families. Jana has a passion for the outdoors and enjoys long walks, swimming, good food and good wine.

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Honey Bell

Chief Happiness Officer

Woof

Laura Reeves

Principal Consultant

Meet Laura – Our Principal Consultant in our Hospitality division.

With over 10 years’ experience working in Private Staffing, Laura is excited to be bringing that experience into the luxury hospitality sector!
In her spare time, Laura loves hanging out with her 2 German Shepherd dogs whilst watching the Rugby!
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Federica Cossu

Senior US Recruitment Consultant

Meet Federica - Federica joined Achieve Hospitality Private Staffing team following an impressive career in both private nanny roles and in the recruitment industry.

Originally from Porto Torres, Sardinia, Federica is fluent in Italian and English!

With many years experience in the industry, Federica is able to offer personalised recruitment solutions designed to help both candidates and clients find the perfect match for future success.

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Company Benefits

Achieve Hospitality is a workplace that adopts a supportive, collective and encouraging environment. Our team is at the heart of everything that we do and with this in mind we like to regularly celebrate achievements and support internal progression nurturing our team's career growth. Our mission “To achieve excellence in all of the services we provide by offering a bespoke service enabling us to build continuing relationships with our clients & candidates” is brought to life daily by our incredible team.

We are people focused at Achieve Hospitality and as part of our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment we offer our team:

Equal parental leave (Paternity & Maternity)
Work from anywhere for one month (Workation)
Professional development budget up to £1000 annually
3 additional days leave for Corporate Social Responsibility (Volunteering)
Generous commission scheme
Early access to wages
Progression opportunities
Team success trips
Birthday off paid
Free city centre car parking
Kitchen stocked full of free drinks and snacks
Monthly and quarterly competitions
33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
Plus so much more!

If you would like to become a part of the Achieve team, please share your interest by sending your CV hello@achievehospitality.co.uk

Matt Walton

Divisional Manager - Private Households, Estates & Family Office

Meet Matt- our Divisional Manager in our Private Household, Estates & Family Offices Division. Matt brings over six years of expertise in recruiting Private Staffing professionals across Europe and beyond. His diverse background includes hands-on experience working in luxury catered Chalets and Villas in France, Austria, Portugal and Mallorca, as well as a solid foundation in HR, Operations and internal recruitment with a prestigious luxury tour operator in London.

Outside of work, Matt is an avid sports enthusiast with a particular passion for Plymouth Argyle and Formula 1. When he's not cheering on his favourite teams, you'll likely find him exploring the outdoors with his cockapoo, Lola, or honing his photography skills with his DSLR camera and drone!

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Emily Adair

Recruitment Consultant

Meet Emily- our  Recruitment Consultant in our Private Household, Estates, Family Offices & Yachting Divisions. Emily joined us following an incredible background in yachting as a former Second Stewardess on luxury superyachts, not forgetting her Private Staffing recruitment background. Emily understands the UHNW community on a personal level and adapts her approach to individual candidates’ and clients needs to create a tailored and unique recruitment experience. Emily has a fantastic creative flair for singing, acting and performing.

What Our Clients & Candidates Say

We can tell you about the amazing things we can do for your business, but we think our customers can tell you better. After all, what they think is what really matters.

Carolina- House Manager to UHNW Family

Thank you for the opportunity to get this amazing job

“Jana was amazing during all the process with communication and feedback flowing all the time. She gave extra care and attention. I would like to thank you for the opportunity to get this amazing job!”

Claudie- Private Housekeeper to UHNWF

I cannot recommend this agency more!

“Amazing agency with great approach to clients and candidates. The whole process from registration, securing interviews, communication and the final stages of entering a new position was very clear, quick and smooth. Special thanks goes to Andrew who helped me all the way through the process and so I cannot recommend this agency more!”

Mariska- Personal Assistant to UHNWI

Very professional service

“Thank you Andrew Bell for the seamless and very professional service you provided in helping me secure my dream position of employment.”

Bianka- House Manager to UHNWI

Professional, emphatic and super efficient.

“Emily was absolutely brilliant in placing me into a new role. Managed to negotiate a higher salary than we expected, was professional, emphatic and super efficient. Please do reach out to Achieve Hospitality - they are on the top of their game. Thank you Emily, you've been a star!“

Simon- House Manager to UHNW Family

Professional, friendly and prompt.

“I have been working in the private sector for many years and dealt with lots of recruitment agencies. From the very start of the process, Jana was so professional, friendly and prompt with communication. I couldn't recommend her and Achieve Hospitality enough to both candidates and clients alike.”

Andjela- Private Housekeeper to UHNWF

Thank you for being the much-needed difference in the recruitment industry

“I've recently joined a temporary project, thanks to Emily Adair's exceptional handling of a last-minute client query. Her diligence and competence were remarkable and working with her was a breath of fresh air. Emily's dedication, enthusiasm and overall professionalism are truly impressive and inspiring. She is undoubtedly a standout and a real gem in the recruitment industry. Whoever appointed her to her role has made a significant investment in the business in every sense of the word. Keep up the fantastic work Emily and thank you for being the much-needed difference in the recruitment industry.”

Luxury Retail Store Manager- London

Exceptional Agency

The team at Achieve Hospitality did a fantastic job in helping me find staff with the right experience and high standards of customer service.

HR Coordinator at Luxury Brand Store- Paris

Fantastic Service

Achieve Hospitality have supported my recruitment many times and the team have always delivered a personal service. This agency is an example of a super staffing agency for the luxury sector. Thank you very much for your support. Will be recommending it to others.

Fine Jewellery Brand Owner- London

Amazing attention to detail

Amazing service, professional, very high standards of service and great attention to our recruitment needs. I would definitely recommend it. I had an excellent experience working with Molly.

Samantha - Placed Chef Candidate

Head and shoulders above the rest!

From beginning to end, Lewis has been so professional, supportive and personable. Caring for the candidate just as much as client, Achieve really are head and shoulders above the rest! Never too much to ask and they never leave you wondering where you stand. Thank you, Lewis. I love my job but if I ever decided to make a change, you’ll be the first to know!

Lashanthi - UHNWF Personal Assistant

Amazing recruitment company

I would like to take the opportunity to pass on my thanks to Lewis and his team at Achieve Hospitality. Such an amazing recruitment company who works hard for their clients. They are extremely thorough in their pre-vetting and only promotes candidates that truly meet the job requirements quickly and with high levels of professionalism. I have no hesitation in recommending Achieve Hospitality and I will be looking forward to working on more projects in the near future.

Tamalin - Private Family Office

Thank you so much for your support

We are really looking forward to M joining the team! Jana and Danielle are a pleasure to work with so it’s been a really great team effort across the board! Thank you so much for your support and M is a real value add to the team, she really has hit the ground running!

Monika - Placed Housekeeping Candidate

Absolutely amazing

I have worked with many agencies over the past 8 years as an employer side and employee. I have NEVER had such a professional experience until I came across your agency. Finding new job can be very stressful especially if you have worked for previous employer for a long time. I had doubts and been nervous about it. Jana made me feel very comfortable and reassured ever step of the way. I am very grateful for that. She help me find amazing family and was always there no matter what day of the week it was and what time. Completely hands on and full devotion. This made me feel like agency is really looking for my best interest not just employers. Which is quite rare in this industry to be honest. Her professional approach is to be praised and recognised. She is absolutely amazing asset to your team and company.

Dan - Head Chef, Overseas Luxury Resort

Massive thank you

Massive thank you to the team at Achieve Hospitality, coming into our busy Christmas season, we really needed to recruit good quality candidates who had longevity. Lewis was quick to organise some trial shifts and we employed two Senior Chefs as well as a Bars Manager to start just before our busy festive season. The calibre of candidates Lewis forwarded have been much better than most agencies I have dealt with before.

Carol - HR Director, Country Hotel Portfolio

Amazing results

I initially was put in contact with Molly, who was very pleasant and efficient with managing my enquiry. We retained Achieve Hospitality to support our recruitment drive. After quick and amazing results I will continue to use Achieve for any position we need filling.

Captain - 72M Superyacht

Outstanding service

After outstanding service with a quick turnaround, Lewis and his team catered to many last minute requests right before the charter season which has set us up for years to come.

UHNWI Family Office - London / Dubai / US

Went above and beyond

The team at Achieve Hospitality have been exceptionally detailed in the service they provide, from initially offering an in-person consultation to delivering services personally in two countries. Achieve Hospitality went above and beyond to Achieve our goals and staffing an international family office.

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