Junction 8 Cafe

Mali was my contact throughout the process of finding a new full time member of my team made it feel seamless. She only put forward candidates that she felt fitted the requirements of the role on offer. And very reasonably priced for the amount of work Mali’s end. Will use again when the time comes.
– Barry Wickens

Barry Wickens Business Owner

Stat Attack

  • 56 direct applicants
  • 24 people shortlisted
  • 37 calls made
  • 4 interviews arranged
  • 1 hire made
  • 1 very happy client

Referred to us by another happy client in Reigate, when Barry found himself without a Cafe Manager at short notice, he came to us for support. Owning multiple businesses Barry not only faced the daunting fact that he didn’t have enough time to recruit but Junction 8 is only a small cafe so hefty agency fees weren’t a viable option.

When speaking to Barry he had a very loose criteria, for him experience wasn’t the most important thing, it was all about the character of the individual and the cultural fit within the business. This is very difficult to see from a CV so calling through and getting a feel for the applicants on the phone was the only option. This took more time that Barry could afford to use.

Within the first week of the campaign I had organised 4 interviews for Barry. After just over two weeks 2 of the 4 had two stage interviews. After three weeks an offer was made. All Barry had to do was attend the interviews costing a small fraction of his time.

This campaign was in January 2022 and the candidate is still there (November 2022).

If Barry had done this through a traditional agency it would have cost him around £4000, if they were to find the right person.

Junction 8 are one very happy client and I have since hired him a Cafe Assistant also.