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Clients' Testimonials
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| Clare Price, Regional HR Director, Hilton UK Hotels |
| "The level of service from Berkeley Scott, particularly Mike Cooper, has always been excellent. We have a number of agencies we use and Berkeley Scott have by far the highest success rate in placing candidates with us. Mike understands the qualities and skills we look for when appointing Hotel Managers and does not waste my time with hoards of unsuitable applications. We have had a long standing relationship and Mike is always the first person I call if I have a recruitment need." |
Guy Macpherson, Independent Hotel Consultant
Previously Managing Director Heritage Hotels, Mazard Hotel Management |
| "I have worked as a client of Berkeley Scott for over 20 years, and with John Hunt and the Hotel General Management team for the majority of that time! I advise a number of independent hoteliers, with a diverse range of properties, predominantly in the 4 star sector. Their individual General Manager recruitment needs are often demanding and certainly varied, requiring a clear understanding from the recruiter, to identify the right calibre of candidate, for the best operational and cultural fit. I have had great success over the years finding high calibre candidates through John's team. My clients have been delighted with their impact on the business and the majority of candidates have remained in place for many years!" |
| Tom Bloxham, Chairman, Urban Splash Ltd |
| "Urban Splash is redeveloping a unique art deco hotel, The Midland, at Morecambe Bay, Lancashire. We needed to attract a high calibre candidate to be fully accountable for the redevelopment and opening of this stunning hotel. We appointed Berkeley Scott to manage this assignment for us and John Hunt was fully engaged in the recruitment process, visiting our offices and the hotel site and spending time to fully understand the brief and culture of our organisation. He was involved in the final interview process and provided objective feedback and advice throughout the assignment. We have engaged an excellent candidate who is now managing this complex business in preparation for an opening in 2008. We would certainly work with John Hunt and Berkeley Scott again for similar hotel General Management projects." |
| Olivier Delaunoy, General Manager, The Midland Hotel, Morecambe |
| "Having used Berkeley Scott in the past both to further my own career and to recruit senior managers very successfully, it was only natural for me to approach them again to find me a new challenging position. Having worked with John Hunt in the past he understood better than anyone my requirements and abilities and once again I found myself introduced to the right potential employer. The brief received was crystal clear and John's ability to summarise employer's need and convey them to his candidate, helped me through a series of formal meetings and interviews and ultimately I was offered the position. John was also involved in making sure that every part of the contractual aspect was met and to this day we are still in periodic contact." |
| Marc Thompson, Hotel Services Manager, Matfen Hall |
| "Having utilised the services of Berkeley Scott whilst in the roles of both a job seeker and employer, I have always received exceptionally high standards of service from the Hotels General Management team. The BS approach to recruitment is not only professional but passionate, combined with their in-depth knowledge of the hospitality industry. They consistently achieve outstanding results. Based on my extensive experience of communicating with BS teams around the UK, I can strongly recommend their services to both employers and candidates alike." |
| Philip Skitch, Area General Manager, Thistle Hotels |
"I have been using Berkeley Scott since they first assisted me with a position with Metropole / Hilton / Stakis hotels in the 90's at Brighton as Deputy General Manager, after leaving Blake's Hotel as a General Manager during the fallout of the first Gulf War. Since that time they have placed me at the Royal Lancaster Hotel as Resident Manager, and now with Thistle Hotels as Area General Manager in London.
I have had a career with a number of International assignments in New York, Zurich, Berlin, and London, and a couple of now inevitable career gaps between positions. Berkeley Scott has always been my first choice recruitment company. During the gaps they kept in contact with me regularly to encourage me and to keep me motivated! Particularly challenging for me was my recent move from New York to London via Berlin. On this latest occasion I was concerned about getting back into the UK GM market. I sensed some organisations were not willing to have faith in me after 3 years away, however, John Hunt and Arlene Baker have always been there for me, and put me forward to their clients with confidence. I was recruited after meeting 2 potential employers in a couple of months.
The team is very stable, and it was a pleasure to see Sue Prince at their Godalming Office last year. Sue placed me in Brighton 17 years ago. It is important in a career as a General Manager to know that the team placing you knows you well, and trusts your experience and the choices you have made.
I also use Berkeley Scott for my recruitment needs in Thistle Hotels, and I have regularly used them for management assignments in my other positions." |
| Henrik Muehle, General Manager, The Capital Hotel, London |
| "I have worked with Berkeley Scott for over 10 years now and they have always provided a professional and highly personal service. I was successful in gaining my first full General Manager appointment with the support of John Hunt and the General Management team, and have progressed to a more senior role within the organisation since then. I would certainly recommend the team for providing straightforward, honest career advice and professional guidance through the recruitment process." |
| Niki Fincham, HR Manager, BDL Management Ltd |
| "John & his team are clued up with regards to the requirements of BDL, the team are friendly and respond to a challenge and do not like to be beaten on an assignment. I appreciate the work they do with us." |
| Anne Busfield, General Manager, Hilton Brighton Metropole |
| "The team at Berkeley Scott were of immense assistance to me during my most recent move. There were a number of challenges including a move back to the UK after being an expatriate for many years. Berkeley Scott led me each step of the way and I am very grateful to them for their guidance and support." |
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