Chefs & Curry Limited (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website, apply for jobs, or engage with our recruitment services.
By using our website or submitting your details, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Who We Are
Chefs & Curry Limited is a hospitality recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom. We specialise in connecting skilled hospitality professionals with employers across the industry. We operate in the West Midlands and Leicestershire regions for temporary staffing. We also support for talent acquisition and permanent recruitment nationwide.
Company name: Chefs & Curry Limited
Registered office: [62, Somerly Close, Coventry, UK, CV3 2LA]
Company number: [14667633]
Email: [enquiries@chefsncurry.co.uk]
Telephone: [02476 978 990]
2. Information Collected
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
From job applicants and candidates
Name, contact details (address, email, phone number)
Date of birth, nationality, and right-to-work documentation
Employment history, education, and qualifications
References and work preferences
Bank details (for payroll purposes, if applicable)
Any other information you choose to provide during registration or interviews
From clients and suppliers:
Business contact details
Job role requirements
Payment and billing information
IP address and browser data (via cookies or analytics)
Information you provide through contact forms or job applications
We only collect the data necessary to provide our services effectively and legally.
3. How we use your information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide recruitment and employment services
To assess your suitability for roles and match you with opportunities
To communicate with you regarding vacancies, placements, or business relationships
To verify your identity and right to work in the UK
To manage payroll (if you are employed directly by us)
To comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
To improve our website and services
We will not use your data for any purpose that is incompatible with the reason it was collected.
4. Lawful basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Contract: when processing is necessary to deliver our recruitment services or fulfil an employment contract.
Legal obligation: to comply with UK employment, tax, or immigration laws.
Consent: when you explicitly agree (e.g. to receive marketing or job alerts).
Legitimate interests: to operate and grow our business while respecting your rights.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your personal information with:
Potential employers and clients (for job placement purposes)
Background check providers and referees
Payroll and accounting providers (if employed by us)
IT and data hosting service providers (for secure system management)
Regulatory or law enforcement bodies, if legally required
We will only share the minimum information necessary and will ensure appropriate data protection agreements are in place.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
Provide recruitment or employment services, or
Meet legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
As a general rule:
Candidate data is retained for up to 2 years from the last contact unless consent is renewed.
Payroll and employment records are retained for up to 6 years in line with tax law.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
These include secure data storage, password protection, encryption, and access controls.
Only authorised staff have access to personal information, and all employees receive data protection training.
8. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.
Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal information.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy