Recruitment agency: horecaforces - Bruges - Belgium

Presentation of Horecaforces

Horecaforces establishes itself as a recruitment agency specialized in the hospitality and catering sectors, located in the heart of Brugge, Belgium. With a deep understanding of the specific challenges in the hotel and restaurant professions, the agency supports companies and professionals in their career projects and team development.

Positioned in the dynamic market of Brugge, an exceptional tourist city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Horecaforces benefits from an economic environment particularly favorable to the hospitality sectors. The richness of the local economic fabric, composed of prestigious hotels, gourmet restaurants, and catering companies, offers the agency a privileged ground to develop its expertise.

The Horecaforces team cultivates a personalized approach to recruitment, based on a fine understanding of the cultural and operational specificities of the HORECA sector. This sector knowledge allows the agency to propose recruitment solutions tailored to the contemporary challenges of the industry, notably the shortage of qualified talent and the evolution of professional expectations.

Areas of Expertise

Hospitality Recruitment

The Horecaforces agency develops recognized expertise in hotel recruitment, covering all hospitality professions from operational positions to management functions. The team masters the particularities of the hotel sector, from boutique establishments to large international chains, including independent character structures.

This specialization encompasses the recruitment of various profiles such as hotel managers, reception managers, housekeepers, concierges, spa and wellness managers, as well as maintenance and cleaning teams. The agency pays particular attention to language skills, which are essential in the multicultural environment of Brugge.

• Identification of hotel management profiles with international experience
• Recruitment of front office teams proficient in multiple languages
• Selection of housekeeping staff according to required quality standards
• Search for specialists in revenue management and yield management
• Support in recruiting event and MICE managers

The hospitality recruitment methodology integrates specific behavioral assessments, allowing the identification of candidates with a sense of service and operational excellence characteristic of the sector. The agency also organizes professional simulations to assess relational skills and the ability to adapt to emergency situations.

Catering Recruitment

In the catering field, Horecaforces deploys expertise covering the entire catering chain, from traditional cuisine to haute couture gastronomy, including fast food and collective catering. This specialization extends to culinary production, dining service, and management of catering establishments.

The agency supports restaurants, brasseries, cafes, as well as event catering and corporate catering companies in their recruitment needs. The team possesses in-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, gastronomic trends, and regulatory requirements in the food sector.

• Recruitment of chefs and complete kitchen brigades
• Selection of experienced dining staff in traditional and contemporary service
• Identification of restaurant managers with financial management skills
• Search for specialists in food & beverage management
• Support in recruiting culinary development consultants

The catering recruitment approach includes practical technical assessments, allowing the validation of candidates' culinary and service skills. The agency organizes tasting tests, plating trials, and service simulations to ensure the alignment between candidates' skills and the requirements of the proposed positions.

Services and Process

Personalized Recruitment Process

Horecaforces deploys a structured recruitment process in several phases, starting with a thorough analysis of the client's needs. This diagnostic phase allows for the precise identification of the sought profile, taking into account the technical, cultural, and organizational specificities of the client company.

The sourcing phase combines direct approach, leveraging the agency's proprietary database, and activating specialized professional networks. The team prioritizes proactive candidate search, particularly suited to qualified and experienced profiles in the HORECA sector.

The evaluation process integrates behavioral interviews, specific technical assessments for the position, and in-depth professional references. For management positions, the agency offers personalized assessments including sector-specific case studies and team management simulations.

Candidate Support

The agency develops personalized support for candidates throughout the recruitment process. This support begins with career development advice, allowing for the identification of professional development opportunities in line with each candidate's aspirations and skills.

The team also offers specialized coaching for interview preparation, incorporating the specificities of the HORECA sector and the particular expectations of employers in the field. This preparation includes interview simulations and personalized advice on presenting professional experiences.

The post-placement follow-up is an essential element of the support, ensuring the success of professional integration and maintaining the trust relationship established with candidates.

Company Support

For client companies, Horecaforces offers strategic human resources consulting tailored to the challenges of the HORECA sector. This consulting approach includes optimizing recruitment processes, defining job profiles, and developing talent retention strategies.

The agency also supports its clients in implementing attractive compensation policies and developing professional training pathways. This consulting dimension allows companies to enhance their employer attractiveness in a particularly competitive labor market.

The team offers specialized training on recruitment techniques in HORECA, enabling HR managers of client companies to develop their skills in evaluating sector-specific candidates.

Competitive Advantages

The exclusive specialization of Horecaforces in the Hospitality & Catering sectors constitutes its main competitive advantage. This sector expertise translates into a deep understanding of the professions, required skills, and job market trends in these areas.

The geographical location in Brugge offers the agency a privileged position at the heart of a dynamic tourist and gastronomic ecosystem. This proximity to local stakeholders allows for the development of lasting relationships with companies in the sector and maintaining an active watch on recruitment opportunities.

The recruitment methodology developed by the team integrates the behavioral and technical specificities of HORECA professions, ensuring precise candidate evaluation and better success in placements made.