Meet The Team
Our Experts
Our strength lies not only in our expertise but also in the dedicated professionals who drive our mission forward. Get to know the faces behind the passion - we're a diverse group, united by a shared goal of connecting hospitality talent with purpose and making a meaningful impact in the hospitality sector.
Kelly Hughes
Senior Account Manager
I joined C2 in 2015 and now head up the Hospitality & Leisure division, having previously worked in the industry myself as an Assistant Manager for Greene King and General Manager for an independent restaurant. I am super passionate about the industry and love chatting all things hospitality on a daily basis!
My experience and passion for the industry definitely give me an advantage, and for me the customer service element of hospitality translates seamlessly into my role in recruitment – I always put the needs of my clients and candidates first and focus on creating and maintaining long term partnerships.
Outside of the world of recruitment I love visiting the cinema, playing poker and going on adventures with my dogs!
Shane Hawkins
Managing Director
I started my retail career in 1994 as a temporary employee with Toys R Us setting up their Shrewsbury store. 6 months later I was promoted to Supervisor and soon after was selected to join the company management training programme. I went on to spend nearly 9 years with Toys R Us progressing to Store Manager. Seeking a fresh new challenge, I then joined Tesco as a Senior Manager and spent 4 years working in Superstores North before moving into recruitment where I joined a leading fashion and retail consultancy in Birmingham.
I set up C2 Recruitment in June 2008 and since then we have enjoyed rapid expansion primarily on the back of strong recommendations. All of our team have either worked in retail or hospitality and this stands us well against our competitors. We understand what it’s like to work in the industry and this helps us get the right candidates for our clients.
Our successes have led us to become a leading consultancy in the retail and hospitality recruitment market and we are the preferred choice for some of the biggest brands in Europe. Our vision is simple. We don’t want to be the biggest but we do want to be the best and we will achieve this by hard work and delivering on our promises.
Alec Kerwin
Senior Account Manager
With over a decade of experience in the recruitment industry, Alec brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for identifying talent. Alec is known for his commitment to building lasting relationships with both candidates and clients, ensuring the perfect fit that drives success in the world of retail & hospitality recruitment.
Lynsey Bridges
Operations Manager - Retail & Hospitality
Meet Lynsey, our seasoned recruiter at C2 Hospitality Recruitment Specialists. With over a decade of experience in the recruitment industry, Lynsey brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for identifying talent. Their passion lies in matching exceptional professionals with roles that align with their values, making a genuine impact in the Retail and Hospitality sectors. Lynsey is known for their commitment to building lasting relationships with both candidates and clients, ensuring the perfect fit that drives success in the world of retail and hospitality recruitment.
