Team Launch: your leisure & hospitality recruitment partner

At Team Launch, we go beyond typical recruitment. We're a full-package provider tailored specifically for the dynamic hospitality and leisure industries across the UK. From your first hire to a full launch-ready team, we handle recruitment so you can focus on opening and running your venue. Discover how we connect exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities, ensuring perfect matches for both businesses and candidates.

Who We Work With

Team Launch specialises in helping new venues, businesses and franchises get up and running quickly by acting as your internal recruitment team without the salaries or astronomical agencies fees. We are recruitment gurus in Leisure and Hospitality covering the following types of businesses (and more):

• Restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs

• Hotels and resorts

• Fitness and leisure centres

• Entertainment venues (cinemas, bowling, adventure golf, activity centres etc)

• Franchise operators opening new locations

How We Work

Your Team, Ready From Day One

1. Plan & Define – We map your team structure, roles, and timelines to match your launch date.

2. Recruit & Screen – We source, pre-screen, and shortlist high-quality candidates for every role.

3. Hire & Launch – We guide your managers through interviews, offers, and onboarding, delivering a fully staffed team.

Your Launch, Our Expertise 

• Speed: Get your team ready on time.

• Forging: Create the culture you want to cultivate.

• Quality: Structured processes ensure consistent, high-performing hires.

• Cost Savings: Predictable, fixed fees vs multiple agency costs.

• Scalable: Perfect for single venues or multi-site expansions.

• Expert Guidance: Access recruitment specialists without hiring a full internal team.

Market Experts

Providing valuable industry trends and insights to inform your recruitment strategy. From competitor analysis to employment packages, we provide the knowledge and know how, to keep you at the front of the market. 

Why choose Team Launch?

Opening a new restaurant, bar, hotel, gym, or entertainment venue is exciting — but building the right team is time-consuming, expensive, and high-stakes.

TeamLaunch acts as your embedded recruitment function, delivering:

• Complete job descriptions for every role

• Multi-platform candidate sourcing

• Interview and hiring manager guidance

• A fully staffed, launch-ready team

About Team Launch

Team Launch was founded by a seasoned talent acquisition manager with hands-on experience as a venue General Manager in the Entertainment, Leisure & Hospitality sectors. We tackle industry challenges head-on, reducing staff turnover by 40% by focusing on the right people, not just CVs. Every placement benefits from our personal attention, meticulous approach, and commitment to quality and integrity. At Team Launch, we don’t just fill roles—we build thriving, resilient teams that excel.

Shaping successful careers

We pride ourselves on our adaptability and commitment to excellence in every aspect of our service. Our goal is to forge lasting connections that benefit both businesses and individuals in the vibrant hospitality and leisure industries. We help you create your venues culture. Explore what we have to offer and how we can contribute to your success.

"Team Launch went above and beyond for our hotel. They understood our unique needs and delivered exceptional candidates who fit perfectly into our culture."

Benjamin, Venue Co-Owner

"I can't say enough about the outstanding service I received from Team Launch. Their team went above and beyond to meet our needs and exceeded our expectations."

Emma, Cafe Franchisee

"Finding the right talent in leisure can be tough, but Team Launch made it seamless. Their in-depth understanding of the sector is truly impressive."

Oliver, Independent Leisure Operator

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