TLDR: Our recruitment CRM setup service for chef agencies installs and configures a full CRM system (like Recruitee or GoHire) to help you manage candidates, clients, and placements for £249 setup fee.
Introduction
As chef agencies grow, so do the moving parts: job ads, candidates, client comms, interview stages. If you’re still juggling inboxes and Excel sheets, you’re bleeding time. Our CRM setup service gives you structure fast without the learning curve. We handle the install, the configuration, and the key automations so your system works on Day One.
Table of Contents
1. Why Chef Agencies Outgrow Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are fine until you’re running 5+ roles, emailing 10+ clients, or placing chefs weekly. Then:
- Candidate info gets lost
- Job stages get messy
- You repeat tasks constantly
A CRM fixes that by giving you one place to:
- Track applicants
- Assign stages
- Communicate with clients
- Log placements
2. What a Recruitment CRM Actually Does
Think of it as your control panel:
- One-click job posting
- Candidate pipelines (applied, shortlisted, interviewed)
- Tags, filters, and notes
- Email templates and automation
- Client dashboards and role visibility
You go from reactive to structured.
3. Which Tools We Recommend
We’ll help you choose based on your goals:
- Recruitee: For teams with multiple recruiters
- GoHire: For lean agencies who want fast setup
Others available on request. we’re tool-neutral.
We’ll recommend based on your workflow, not kickbacks.
4. What’s Included in Our Setup
- CRM account setup (yours, not ours)
- Branding and user permissions
- Job stage configuration (custom pipelines)
- Email + template setup
- Calendar and basic automation integration
- Basic training guide (Loom video walkthrough)
- Optional: full onboarding or team training for additional fee
5. Who This Is For
- Best for: Agencies scaling beyond 5–10 live roles
- Recruiters managing multiple clients or markets
- Chef-focused staffing businesses needing structure
- Not ideal for: One-person operations with under 3 roles
- Businesses without dedicated hiring goals
6. How to Launch Your CRM in Days
- Step 1: Click the link and fill up the form.
- Step 2: We set up and configure your account
- Step 3: You get a walkthrough + go live
Most agencies are operational within 3 business days.
Conclusion
Our recruitment CRM setup service for chef agencies helps you scale without the stress. For £249, you get a structured, fully configured CRM system that puts candidates, clients, and workflows in one place.
What’s included in the £249 CRM setup service?
We install and configure your CRM (Recruitee, GoHire, or similar), build custom pipelines, set up automations, and deliver a training video.
Why should chef agencies use a recruitment CRM?
To stop losing time in spreadsheets and inboxes. A CRM tracks candidates, stages, and clients—all in one place.
How fast can we go live with the CRM?
Most agencies are fully operational within 3 business days after providing account access.
