W Damian Pustula

I am a motivated recruitment consultant with 7 years of hands-on experience within the hospitality sector, and 4 years' experience in hospitality recruitment consulting. In my career I have supported high end hotels and upscale venues with their recruitment needs. I leverage the latest tools to engage with talent across different platforms and seek to ensure a harmonious blend of skill and culture fit.

RECRUITMENT OFFICER - Thomas Franks

(2024-07)

Our HR team has been named HR Team of the Year 2024 at the HR In Hospitality Awards

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Proactively source candidates using job boards, social media platforms, recruitment agencies, and employee referrals to meet staffing needs.
• Collaborate with department managers to understand workforce requirements and ensure timely recruitment for key roles in the catering and hospitality sector.
• Recruit for both temporary and permanent positions to support business demands, particularly during peak periods.
• Support the HR team with onboarding processes, including obtaining references and ensuring all new employee documentation is accurately uploaded into the system.
• Manage all aspects of onboarding, including documentation, right-to-work checks, policy inductions, system setup, and first-week support to ensure a seamless start for new hires.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates to provide an exceptional recruitment experience.
• Ensure all hiring activities comply with employment laws, company policies, and industry standards.
• Promote the company as an employer of choice by highlighting its culture, values, and career development opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor practices to stay ahead in recruitment strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of recruitment activities and candidate information in compliance with GDPR and internal policies.

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT - Barkeley Scott

(2024-03 - 2024-07)

• Supporting hospitality clients with their front-of-house recruitment requirements, covering hotels (four-star and above), fine dining restaurants and catering businesses
• Successfully placed 2 candidates for a Micheline-listed restaurant in my first month in role
• Experience in networking with and sourcing candidates on LinkedIn and Caterer.com for available roles
• Proficient in screening prospective job applicants, meticulously evaluating their skills and qualifications

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT - HBD Partners - London

(2023-02 - 2024-02)

Promoted to RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

• Track record in placing candidates at high-end venues such as Corinthia, Melia, Hyatt Hotels, The Stratford Hotel and Mermaid Conference Centre
• Expertise in entering job applicants' CVs and contact details into the company database for efficient future reference
• Proven ability to match potential job candidates effectively with client company needs and requirements
• Adept at producing compelling and strategically targeted job advertisements to attract qualified candidate
• Successfully expanded business opportunities by meeting with new clients and building lasting relationships
• Self-taught experience in using digital tools such as Hinterview to reach new candidates and clients in different ways
• Consistently achieved recruitment quotas and exceeded business development targets monthly

TALENT ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE - HBD Partners - London

(2022-05 - 2023-02)

• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and candidate selection criteria
• Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks
• Skilled in proactive outreach, including cold calling companies to promote recruitment services and generate leads
• Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
• Compile lists of most-suitable candidates by assessing their CVs, portfolios, and references
• Organise and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline
• Maintain records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders.

SITE MANAGER (COVID-19 TESTING CENTRE) - NHS (Mitie) - London

(2020-10 - 2022-04)

• Directly responsible for the overall management of the testing operation
• Manage personnel resources and train and motivate the team of 20 employees to deliver service excellence
• Manage all activities and outputs of the Local Testing site, ensuring the safety of all staff and service users
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of all reports and returns as required
• Read and interpret directives and documentation issued
• Carry out instructions provided in a written, oral or diagram form

HOSPITALITY & EVENTS MANAGER - Chelsea, Twickenham & Newbury Hospitality (Compass Group) - London

(2015-10 - 2020-10)

• Assist in the leading and direction of the staffing team within the exclusive VIP sections, during match event days
• Manage a production area: ensuring deliveries are received correctly and that correct procedures are followed to control expenses within the department
• Monitor and control all statutory and health and safety policies and procedures and control of back of house stock within my area.

Bachelor Degree - National Security - Warsaw University of Safety and Security (2015-09) Warsaw, Poland

Certificate - Economics - Vocational School of Trade (2007-06) Opatow, Poland