London's Premium Hospitality Recruiter

Build the team that
builds your business

Maximus connects London's top hospitality venues with exceptional talent. Chefs, receptionists, bartenders, floor managers, and full front & back of house teams.

Founded by Tammy Taquidir

I'm Hiring → I'm Looking for Work
Trusted by London's leading venues
Who We Work With

Staffing for every
hospitality setting

From intimate cocktail bars to high-volume event spaces, we understand the nuances of each environment.

Restaurants & Fine Dining

From casual dining to Michelin-starred kitchens. Chefs, front-of-house, floor managers, and hosts who set the tone.

Hotels & Members' Clubs

Polished, discreet professionals for luxury hotels, private members' clubs, and boutique residences.

Cafés & Brunch Spots

Friendly, energetic baristas and service staff for high-footfall daytime venues.

Nightlife & Late-Night

Experienced bar and door staff for clubs, late-night bars, and entertainment venues across London.

Cocktail & Wine Bars

Expert mixologists, sommeliers, and bar staff who elevate the guest experience at premium drinking establishments.

Events & Catering

Reliable, adaptable teams for corporate events, private parties, and large-scale catering operations.

Upscale restaurant interior with warm lighting
How It Works

Simple, seamless,
and fast

Whether you're hiring or looking for your next role, we make the process effortless.

01

Brief Us

Tell us the role, your venue, and the kind of person who'd thrive in your team. Ten minutes is all we need.

02

We Source & Screen

We tap our curated talent pool and pre-vet every candidate for experience, attitude, and cultural fit.

03

Meet Your Shortlist

Receive a handpicked shortlist of candidates ready to interview. No wading through CVs.

04

Trial, Onboard & Beyond

We coordinate trial shifts, handle paperwork, and stay on call for cover, seasonal surges, and long-term retention.

Our Services

Everything your venue
needs to thrive

We don't just fill positions. We build teams that drive your business forward.

Permanent Recruitment

Find your next key hire. We source, screen, and present exceptional candidates for permanent roles.

  • Chefs, receptionists & floor managers
  • Head bartenders & sommeliers
  • Full front & back of house teams
  • Replacement guarantee included

Temporary & Event Staffing

On-demand hospitality professionals for events, seasonal peaks, and last-minute cover.

  • Same-day / next-day availability
  • Bartenders, waiters, hosts, cloakroom
  • Managed payroll & compliance
  • Event-specific briefing & coordination

HR & Compliance Support

Stay compliant and organised with expert HR support built for hospitality.

  • Right-to-work & compliance checks
  • Staff scheduling & rota planning
  • Contracts & onboarding documentation
  • Training programme design

Operational Consulting

Recruitment, HR & people strategy for hospitality businesses that want structure, consistency and growth.

  • Workforce planning & team structure
  • Retention & culture consulting
  • Operational efficiency reviews
  • Growth-stage hiring strategy
Waiter presenting fine dining dishes

Ready to build
your dream team?

Whether you need one standout hire or a full front-of-house team — we'll find the right people for your venue.

Start Hiring → Register as Talent
About Maximus

Built by someone who's
been behind the bar

Tammy Taquidir, founder of Maximus

Meet Tammy Taquidir

With years of hands-on experience in London's hospitality scene — from cocktail bars in Soho to large-scale event operations — Tammy founded Maximus with a simple belief: great venues deserve great people, and great people deserve venues that value them.

Having worked both sides of the bar, she understands what makes a hospitality professional truly exceptional. It's not just about skills on paper — it's about energy, reliability, and the ability to read a room.

Maximus was built to bridge the gap between talented hospitality workers and the venues that need them. No faceless job boards. No guesswork. Just genuine connections made by someone who knows the industry inside out.

Integrity

Honest, transparent relationships with every client and candidate.

Quality

Every placement is handpicked — we never send anyone we wouldn't hire ourselves.

Responsiveness

Hospitality moves fast. We keep pace — quick turnarounds, clear communication, no chasing.

Human Touch

Real conversations, not automated emails. We know our people by name.

What We Do

Hospitality staffing,
done properly

Three core services designed to cover every staffing need your venue could have.

Permanent Recruitment

Finding the right permanent hire can make or break a venue. We take time to understand your culture, your standards, and your team dynamics before presenting a single candidate.

  • Chefs, receptionists, floor managers, bartenders
  • Sommeliers, maître d's, restaurant managers
  • Full interview coordination and reference checks
  • Replacement guarantee on all permanent placements
  • Salary benchmarking and market insights

Temporary & Event Staffing

Need reliable staff at short notice? Our temp division provides vetted hospitality professionals for events, seasonal peaks, sick cover, and busy periods.

  • Same-day and next-day availability
  • Bartenders, waiters, hosts, cloakroom attendants
  • Managed payroll and right-to-work compliance
  • Event-specific briefings and dress code coordination
  • Dedicated account manager for regular clients

HR & Compliance Support

Stay compliant and keep your team running smoothly with HR support built specifically for hospitality businesses.

  • Right-to-work checks and compliance audits
  • Staff scheduling and rota optimisation
  • Contracts, onboarding, and documentation
  • Training programme design and delivery
  • New venue opening staffing plans

Operational Consulting

Recruitment, HR & people strategy for hospitality businesses that want structure, consistency and growth.

  • Workforce planning & team structure
  • Retention strategy and culture consulting
  • Operational efficiency reviews
  • Growth-stage hiring strategy
  • Leadership & management development
Chef plating a dish with precision

Let's talk about your
staffing needs

Every venue is different. Tell us what you need and we'll put together a tailored solution.

Get in Touch →
For Candidates

Join the Maximus
talent network

Register below and we'll match you with roles at London's best hospitality venues. It takes two minutes.

Why register with us?

We're not a job board. We're a specialist recruiter. When you register, you get a real person in your corner who understands hospitality and will actively work to find you the right role.

Matched, Not Listed

We hand-match you to roles based on your skills, experience, and what you're actually looking for.

Access to Top Venues

Many of our roles aren't advertised anywhere else. Get access to unadvertised positions at London's best spots.

Fast Placement

Most candidates are placed within a week. Need work tomorrow? We can often make that happen too.

Ongoing Support

We don't disappear after placement. We check in, support you, and help you grow your career.

Candidate Registration

Fill in your details and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.

Your details are safe with us. We never share your information with third parties.

Contact

Let's work
together

Tell us what you need and we'll come back to you within 24 hours with a plan.

Get in touch

Whether you need a single bartender for tonight or a full opening team, drop us a line. Tammy personally responds to every enquiry.

Phone
+44 7393 945033
Instagram
@maximus.talentuk
Based In
London, United Kingdom

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Employer Enquiry

Tell us about your venue and what you're looking for.

Tammy personally reads every enquiry. No spam, no mailing lists.