about us.

Mike started A4W in 2015 after an early career in Hospitality and Travel followed by 12 years with one of the national agencies. Mike's main role these days is setting the strategy of the business, client development and looking after the team. Day to day he’s still hands on at check-in’s and on site. Contact Mike if you are looking to work with us either as a client or in our team. 

Michelle has been with us since the very early days, Michelle joined us after a varied career spanning recruitment, sales and running a nursery! She’s now responsible for Client relationships. Business Development and the onboarding and integration of new starters.

Aaron joined A4W after 10 years working in restaurant management with some of the big names on the high street and some time in recruitment with another agency. He’s now based out of London and heads up anything kitchen and back of house related. If you are looking for any kind of kitchen or back of house support or work then contact Aaron!

One of the founding members of the A4W team, Mike joined us after several years climbing the ladder in the kitchen. Mike is an encyclopedia of Surrey. Contact him for any kind of staffing support in Surrey.

Nicole joined the team after a rich hospitality career taking in fine dining and Disney Cruises! Contact her for your front of house staffing requirements or work across Surrey, Berkshire as well as special projects across the UK!

After an impressive Hospitality Career taking in ski resorts and 5 star fine dining, Ella joined the team in 2021 looking after some of our most prestigious venues in London. Since returning from Maternity leave Ella now looks after front of house staffing requirements across Sussex and Kent. Get in touch with Ella if you are in this area and interested in working for us or need top class staff and service for your venue.

Emily came on board from being administration manager for a local firm in Godalming. After a brief spell away during Covid we were fortunate to get Emily back to head up our finance department - making her the most important person in the business! She’s the one sending the invoices, paying everyone, and chasing payments!

After working part time in retail during Education, Yas joined the team as a staffing apprentice working on one of our biggest accounts. These days she heads up one of our biggest accounts. Contact Yas if you are looking for work in London.

Vilina started her career with an F+B internship in Miami before breaking into recruitment in 2019. After a break during Covid, Vilina joined us in 2021 quickly becoming an integral part of the team. She now runs recruitment for our London teams. Contact Vilina if you are looking for work in London.

Hailing from Italy, Mauro joined us after a distinguished career in restaurant management encompassing two of the biggest high street names. These days Mauro heads up some our biggest clients in London. Contact Mauro if you are looking for a great team for your next event.

Will honed his hospitality skills as an ambitious trainee GM at an independent pub, before moving onto manage and be the face of a high end community café in Surrey. Moving into Recruitment with us in 2022, Will now recruits Chefs across Surrey and Hampshire for a variety of great establishments!

Chloe displayed an early work ethic taking jobs during school including babysitting, shop assistant and later bar work in a local members club. Initially joining us as a staffing and recruitment assistant Chloe later found her niche in payroll and running our busy helpdesk, making sure our team receive fast replies to their queries.

Growing up in London, Rafi originally entered the world of retail working his way into the world of loss prevention. A change of direction into hospitality recruitment followed before joining us in February 2024. Speak to Rafi if you need people or work in contract catering and schools.