The Team Behind Achieve Hospitality

At Achieve Hospitality, our team combines real industry experience with a practical, human approach to recruitment. From former chefs to hospitality managers and private staffing specialists, each person at Achieve Hospitality brings a deep understanding of the roles we place and the clients we support. We work fast, stay transparent, and care about getting it right for our candidates and clients.

Lewis Clennell

Founder & Managing Director

Molly Clennell

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Jana Kocevska

Private Staffing Managing Consultant

Federica Cossu

US Principal Recruitment Consultant - Private Households & Estates

Laura Iveson

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Luxury Hospitality

Abbie Hayes

Assistant Management Accountant

Eva Clarke

Digital Marketing Executive

Andrew Bell

Principal Consultant - Family Office

Our Google Reviews

★★★★★

Achieve found us exactly the right people, fast!

“We’ve worked with a few hospitality recruitment agencies, but Achieve Hospitality stood out. They understood our brief, sourced a shortlist of exceptional chefs and FOH managers, and handled everything quickly and professionally. They now recruit...
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★★★★★

Achieve found us exactly the right people, fast!

“We’ve worked with a few hospitality recruitment agencies, but Achieve Hospitality stood out. They understood our brief, sourced a shortlist of exceptional chefs and FOH managers, and handled everything quickly and professionally. They now recruit across all our restaurant and hotel sites in the UK.”
★★★★★

Professional, proactive, and knew the chalet space inside out.

“I’d worked as a private chef before, but was looking for a new role with better hours and a more professional setup. Achieve Hospitality took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and matched...
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★★★★★

Professional, proactive, and knew the chalet space inside out.

“I’d worked as a private chef before, but was looking for a new role with better hours and a more professional setup. Achieve Hospitality took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and matched me with a private household that really values its staff. The process was quick, respectful, and felt very personal.”
★★★★★

Discreet, experienced, and genuinely helpful.

“Achieve Hospitality handled the recruitment of our private household staff with complete discretion. They placed a full-time housekeeper and private chef, both of whom have become integral to our estate. Their knowledge of domestic staffing and attention to detail was...
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★★★★★

Discreet, experienced, and genuinely helpful.

“Achieve Hospitality handled the recruitment of our private household staff with complete discretion. They placed a full-time housekeeper and private chef, both of whom have become integral to our estate. Their knowledge of domestic staffing and attention to detail was excellent throughout.”
★★★★★

They listened to what I wanted and delivered

“I’d worked as a private chef before, but was looking for a new role with better hours and a more professional setup. Achieve Hospitality took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and matched me with...
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★★★★★

They listened to what I wanted and delivered

“I’d worked as a private chef before, but was looking for a new role with better hours and a more professional setup. Achieve Hospitality took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and matched me with a private household that really values its staff. The process was quick, respectful, and felt very personal.”

We’re hiring Recruitment Consultants who know hospitality inside out

We’re growing, and we’re looking for driven, curious people to join our team. Whether you’ve worked in hotels, private households or recruitment already, we want to hear from you.

At Achieve Hospitality, you’ll find more than just a recruitment job. We offer clear progression, ongoing support, and the opportunity to work on roles across the UK and internationally.

Looking to Enquire With the Team?

Whether you’re an employer hiring for a private household, luxury hotel, or seasonal property or a candidate exploring your next role in hospitality or private staffing, our team is here to help.

We work across the UK, US, Europe, and internationally, placing everything from private chefs and estate managers to hotel general managers and front-of-house leads. If you’re unsure where to start or just have questions, drop us a message. One of our consultants will be in touch for a no-pressure, no-obligation conversation to point you in the right direction.

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