The PRS Hospitality team sees a bright future for the industry

Despite a difficult year for many industries in the UK, the PRS team has seen a surge in hospitality jobs. Hospitality recruiters are advertising for a greater number of new employees than in recent years. 

This trend is a testament to the hospitality sector’s resilience and potential, highlighting its crucial role in economic recovery. The PRS team’s dedication and strategic foresight have been pivotal in navigating these challenging times and ensuring continuous growth.

In a recent blog, our MD Julie Jarvis said:

“This need for talent shouldn’t negatively overshadow the growth our economy is experiencing. It is upbeat and excellent news for the UK economy.”

A great example is the exponential growth of the hospitality industry, which was hit hardest by the pandemic.

Due to the industry’s growth, PRS developed a department dedicated to hospitality careers.

Here, we spoke to Matthew Przyborowski, our Business Partner overseeing our hospitality recruitment. We discussed how, against industry adversity such as Brexit and the pandemic, PRS Hospitality has thrived so far and why it will continue to do so for years to come. 

Matthew’s insights highlight our growth and the strategic thinking that has driven our success. His experience and leadership have been instrumental in navigating the complexities of the current job market.

“Thanks for speaking with us, Matthew! Tell us a little about yourself.”

“Hello! I’m Matthew Przyborowski, the Hospitality Business Partner here at PRS. I have been here for several years and started a separate hospitality recruitment team when I joined.

My background is in hospitality operations. Before moving into recruitment, my last role was at Flemings Mayfair Hotel as their Food and Beverage Director. I also worked with Michelin-starred Chef Shaun Rankin, which was a career highlight!

From that point, I wasn’t sure how to progress further in my career. Then, the opportunity presented itself for me to move into hospitality recruitment, and I immediately loved it.”

 “How have things progressed since you joined PRS?”

“I set up the hospitality recruitment team alone for the first three months, and then Charlie Steel joined as my right-hand man! From then, we brought on Chantelle Mensah, as Charlie and I had worked with her previously and highly recommended her, which was a great way to start the team. We’ve since built a team of ten hospitality recruitment consultants. 

“Regarding our growth, I’m very numbers–oriented. Planning and analysis are always a huge focus, contributing to our ability to forecast what our clients need going forward and how we can best serve them.

“The PRS hospitality team has succeeded because we are good at finding solutions, adaptable, and thinking outside the box. Hospitality recruitment tends to be very seasonal. Between February and July, things get hectic. It slows down again in the summer, and then there’s another peak between September and December.

“We’ve been able to use these peaks and have built some fantastic client relationships.

“As a Business Partner, I am always learning. Since joining, I’ve seen myself progress, both personally and professionally. Every day, I continue to grow as a person, and so does everyone on the team. Everyone is commercially aware and knows how to service hospitality organisations, regardless of economic challenges. 

Thankfully, PRS trusted me when they hired me and let me get on with it. That’s been a great decision because the team is flourishing. Hospitality will continue to thrive, and candidates will always be in demand.”

The future of the hospitality industry looks promising, and PRS is poised to meet the evolving needs of this dynamic sector. The dedication, expertise and innovative approaches of the PRS team ensure that we will not only meet but exceed industry expectations.

As we move forward, our commitment to excellence and proactive strategies will support sustained growth and success in the hospitality sector. 

Get in touch

Is your hospitality organisation hiring or planning to hire in 2024? Contact Matthew Przyborowski and his team about PRS’ specialist hospitality recruitment services.