Connell Newport
Senior Consultant - Hospitality
Hailing from Tasmania, Connell is a seasoned hospitality recruitment specialist with 8 years’ experience. Formerly managing diverse hospitality establishments across Sydney, his knowledge spans both front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
Connell is a seasoned recruitment specialist who has carved a niche in the ever-evolving realm of hospitality over the past 8 years. His expertise extends beyond conventional standards, providing a level of customer service that consistently surpasses the expectations of both clients and candidates during initial consultations and the ongoing recruitment process.
Before venturing into recruitment, Connell honed his skills in Sydney’s vibrant hospitality scene, managing diverse businesses ranging from high-volume food & beverage establishments to local neighbourhood hotels. His knowledge spans front-of-house operations to optimizing back-of-house efficiencies.
Connell’s deep understanding of the unique challenges within the hospitality sector, coupled with his people-centric approach, sets him apart. For him, it’s not merely about placing candidates; it’s about cultivating enduring partnerships that contribute to the success and growth of businesses and individuals alike.
Connell brings a personal touch to his professional endeavours, characterized by honesty, integrity, and resilience. Renowned for delivering results and upholding a commitment to excellence, Connell is a consistent high performer in the highly competitive field of hospitality recruitment.
At THE MONDAY GROUP, Connell’s focus revolves around executive hospitality and leadership, food and beverage management, and senior culinary roles at a national level.
If you’re in search of a recruitment professional blending industry expertise with a sincere dedication to client and candidate satisfaction, Connell is the strategic partner you’ve been seeking.
“Alisha kept us informed at all times, managed her candidates’ expectations closely, provided meaningful insights and market intel, ensuring full transparency throughout the process. She continued her pursuit to find the best candidate, even after presenting an exceptional shortlist, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to delivering the best possible outcome.”
“Jonathan and Alisha were nothing short of exceptional in delivering a shortlist of candidates and ultimately supporting us to identify the successful candidate. They not only understood the brief, they absolutely exceeded expectations in delivering an outstanding shortlist of high calibre candidates who were all engaged and invested in the process.”
“Fiona, a big, big thank you for all your time, patience and guidance. You’ve been a breath of fresh air on my job hunt journey and I’m not at all surprised you helped me find my very own unicorn role.”
“Meeting Jonathan it was quickly apparent he possesses detailed knowledge of the hospitality, hotel and events markets both in Australia and internationally. He offered me impartial career advice and displayed a high degree of professionalism when it came to negotiating complex job offers and managing a significant career move.”
“Working with THE MONDAY GROUP has been the easiest and most effective recruitment process. Fiona made life easy by being able decode the information I provided and deliver top candidates for the face-to-face interviews that all could have filled the role.”
“Out of a shortlist of three recruitment agencies, THE MONDAY GROUP were selected due to their actual interest in our needs. We appreciated the very successful placement of multiple roles in a unique engagement. Highly recommend TMG!”
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