A Chef for All Seasons
Recruitment App
Cross-platform mobile solution connecting chefs with opportunities faster – a recruitment app
A Chef for All Seasons (ACFAS), a specialist hospitality recruitment agency, wanted a more direct way to reach its growing network of temporary chefs. Following the successful launch of their website, we developed a cross-platform recruitment app designed to streamline communication, simplify job updates, and strengthen engagement across their candidate base.
About the client
A Chef for All Seasons is a UK-based hospitality recruitment agency connecting professional chefs with hotels, restaurants, and event venues across the country.
Known for its hands-on approach and reliable placements, ACFAS supports temporary chef recruitment in the fast-paced culinary sector.
Their reputation for trust and responsiveness set the stage for a more dynamic digital experience.
The Challenge
After the website relaunch, ACFAS noticed that many candidates preferred using their phones for job searches and updates.
However, the website alone couldn’t deliver the instant communication modern users expect.
The challenge was clear: create a hospitality recruitment app that mirrored the website’s brand identity while improving candidate engagement and simplifying the admin team’s workflow.
It needed to be fast, secure, and simple enough for chefs to use between shifts.
The Solution
Although mobile app development wasn’t part of our usual service offering, we took on the project to deliver a seamless, user-friendly recruitment app available on both Android and iOS.
Our approach focused on:
- Cross-platform development for a consistent experience across devices
- Secure authentication and encrypted candidate data management
- Integration with the main ACFAS website for easy registration and synchronised updates
- Real-time notifications for new job opportunities and announcements
- Custom content management system allowing staff to post news and job alerts directly
- Ongoing maintenance and optimisation, ensuring reliability and scalability
Every feature was designed with usability in mind, prioritising performance and accessibility without unnecessary complexity. The app also aligned with our sustainable web design principles by optimising data use and maintaining lightweight architecture.
The Results
The A Chef for All Seasons recruitment app successfully launched on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, meeting all compliance and quality standards on the first submission.
Key outcomes included:
- On-time delivery and within budget despite technical challenges
- Enhanced candidate engagement and faster response rates
- Streamlined recruitment process for staff and applicants alike
- Addition of a dynamic Updates page for improved real-time communication
- Continuous improvements under a 12-month care and support plan
The app has transformed how ACFAS connects with its community of chefs, providing immediate access to opportunities and fostering stronger professional relationships across the hospitality industry.
Business Impacts
The ACFAS recruitment app now sits at the heart of their digital ecosystem. It allows immediate communication between candidates and recruiters, enabling ACFAS to respond faster to client needs and maintain their reputation for reliability in the hospitality sector.
By extending their digital presence beyond the website, ACFAS has gained a genuine competitive advantage in the busy world of chef recruitment.
Design highlights
ACFAS Recruitment App
Wireframe Map
The A Chef for All Seasons recruitment app proves what’s possible when strategy, design, and technology work together.
If you’d like a recruitment app or website like ACFAS’s – fast, sustainable, and built to engage – get in touch
to start your project today.