Hospitality Business Magazine

Boutique hospitality recruitment agency hooks big fish

rsz_the_sauce_bw_loNew Zealand’s newest specialist hospitality recruitment agency, The Sauce is making waves, securing a series of industry moving and shakings.

The Sauce is pleased to announce the placement of My Kitchen Rules judge, Gareth Stewart, as Executive Chef for industry heavyweight, The Nourish Group – overseeing the group’s nine eateries. Gareth has been at the helm of Auckland institution, Soul Bar & Bistro for almost eight years, earning fantastic recognition including 2010 Cuisine Restaurant of the Year.

Other key placements include Simon Den Boogert at Ponsonby’s latest darling, Miss Moonshines; Darrin Gallagher at Josh Emett’s newest offering, Madame Woo Takapuna; and Stephen Smith, who has taken on the role of Group Head Chef for Meadow and 46 & York, after an impressive run at Tasting Shed, Tin Soldier and Tribeca.

The Sauce is a boutique recruitment and HR agency that was created exclusively for sourcing and connecting top hospitality talent. The Sauce leads the way in talent and recruitment solutions, and is headed up by Megan Eriksen who has extensive networks with many of New Zealand’s highest profiled restaurants and chefs, thanks to more than 11 years recruitment experience.

www.thesauce.nz