Lithe has extended its recruitment and consultancy expertise to the hospitality, food & beverage and wine industries across Europe. We work with hotel groups, restaurant and bar brands, contract caterers, food and drink manufacturers, and wine producers, from family-run estates to large European negociants.

We combine deep sector networks with our transformation consultancy background to offer services that a traditional hospitality recruiter or generalist agency cannot match.

We partner with

• Hotel groups and independent luxury properties

• Restaurant, bar and QSR brands

• Contract catering and events businesses

• Food and beverage manufacturers and co-packers

• Wineries, négociants and wine importers/distributors

• Retail and specialist wine merchants

Our talent network covers

• General managers, operations and multi-site directors

• Head chefs, executive chefs and culinary teams

• F&B directors, sommeliers and wine buyers

• Winemakers, viticulturists and cellar masters

• Supply chain, procurement and quality assurance specialists

• Revenue management, commercial and marketing leads

• HR, people and talent acquisition specialists for hospitality groups

We support clients across the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal, with particular strength in the wine regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Tuscany, Rioja and the Douro, as well as major European hospitality hubs.

Business Transformation

Lithe, at heart, is an agile and digital business transformation consultancy, and hospitality and F&B businesses stand to gain as much from lean, agile ways of working as any other sector, whether that's a multi-property hotel group streamlining operations or a wine producer digitising its supply chain. Our consultants can be engaged on a per diem basis as directed by our clients, or we can design and deliver the transformation ourselves, owning the outcomes and managing the process.

Hiring (Contract and Permanent)

We hire across the full spectrum of hospitality, F&B and wine roles, from property and site-level operational teams to head office commercial, HR and supply chain functions. Whether you need a general manager for a new opening, a sommelier for a growing restaurant group, or a winemaker for a European estate, we draw on a network built specifically for this sector rather than a generic hospitality database.

Off-Shore / Near-Shore Teams

Looking to expand delivery or back-office capability without increasing headcount costs? We can introduce pre-vetted remote teams for functions such as revenue management, digital marketing and finance, or build a bespoke team aligned to your workflows and time zones.

Recruitment Consultancy

We mean "consultancy" in the true sense of the word. We can support you with employer branding and EVP, diversity in hiring, sourcing strategy, and embedding ourselves within your existing talent acquisition team during periods of growth or seasonal peaks.

For Candidates

You've probably reached this page because we've contacted you regarding a role in hospitality, food & beverage or wine, or you've seen one of our job advertisements and you're curious.

We are specialist recruiters for this sector, and our knowledge of the European hospitality and drinks market means we can put you in touch with businesses where your skills and experience will be most valued, whether that's a hotel group, a restaurant brand or a wine producer.

It's worth noting that we are especially open to candidates from outside the UK and EU approaching us. Many of our clients welcome applications from experienced hospitality and wine professionals from different locations and are prepared to support relocation or visa sponsorship for the right candidates.

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