Savouring Diversity: How Permanently Unique Group Hires International Hospitality Talent
Permanently Unique Group (PUG) is an innovative collective of top-tier hospitality ventures, including renowned restaurants and bars. Founded by Adam and Drew Jones, the group is best known for Tattu, a restaurant brand that fuses traditional Chinese flavours with modern cooking methods, set in stunning interior designs. With landmark locations in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds and an international launch planned for 2024, they’ve set the bar high in hospitality industry. In July 2022, Permanently Unique Group also began recruiting international hospitality talent, further enhancing their diverse and dynamic team.
Company: Permanently Unique Group
Industry: Hospitality
Total employees: 450 across 5 UK locations
Total sponsored employees: 24
Immigration route: Skilled Worker visa
Recently, Permanently Unique Group has placed in The Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work in the UK – an amazing achievement and a real testament to the team’s hard work.
Nation.better talked to Laura Morgan, the Head of People at Permanently Unique Group, and asked her a few questions about the process of hiring globally and how the company has benefited from international talent.
Why did Permanently Unique Group turn to international recruitment?
How did Nation.better assist you in this process?
Permanently Unique Group contacted Nation.better in July 2022. Since then, they’ve supported us with insightful guidance on the Sponsor Management System (SMS) and assisted with the visa application process for our international candidates. We’ve also been using their recruitment service to find highly skilled chefs. Since partnering with Nation.better, Permanently Unique Group has sponsored 24 chefs via Skilled Worker visa and continues to receive full support with the the visa process.
How is PUG supporting international talent?
We have sponsored and hired most of our international chefs from Dubai, Italy, India and Pakistan to work in 5 of their main locations in the UK (London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds). This localised approach ensured that our Group’s diverse culinary offerings were authentically represented across different regions. We are dedicated to nurturing long-term relationships with talented chefs – that’s why we’re committed to 2-year visa applications.
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How can Nation.better assist you?
In an increasingly competitive labour market, Permanently Unique Group has opened its doors to international recruitment, allowing them to flexibly find the very best hospitality staff. The Skilled Worker visa allows professionals from across the globe to explore job opportunities in the UK regardless of industry.
Whether you a skilled professional dreaming of working and living in the UK or an employer seeking talented individuals to join your team, we have a solution for you.
Nation.better’s Recruitment Platform is designed to bridge the gap between high-skilled professionals in hospitality and healthcare and top UK employers ready to sponsor them for the Skilled Worker visa.
If you’re a candidate, create your profile on the Recruitment Platform with a few clicks and start your journey to the UK.
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