Pizza Hut
At Silven, we know that innovation is the key to success in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. We also know that turning ideas into reality requires a dedicated team of specialists. That’s where international restaurant chain Pizza Hut needed our expert assistance.
Read on to discover how we’ve been helping Pizza Hut UK to fill their open positions…
The early days
Back in 2014, Pizza Hut was struggling to source the right Technical Coordinator for its ever-growing Technical team in the UK. Silven wasted no time in getting on the phone with them to better understand what they were looking for in a candidate. We filled the role within a couple of weeks, with a candidate who’s still with the business today.
Following this successful placement, we were approached to help them with two more senior roles within their Supply Chain team, after our initial HR contact referred us to the new Head of HR.
“I wouldn’t normally forward these on like this, but Emma is phenomenal and has done such a great job to get to know us so well that I highly recommend her if you are needing a partner!”
– Ed Evans, HR and Resourcing at Yum Group (2014)
The solution
In early 2015, we met Pizza Hut at their Head Office in St Albans to discuss adding two more permanent employees to their Supply Chain team. Our retained search service came in handy here. Once we received a detailed brief outlining their hiring requirements, we got to work actively targeting the relevant candidates. We then used video interviewing platforms to shortlist the best individuals, before sending their CVs and pre-recorded interviews to Pizza Hut.
After they had reviewed each applicant, they decided who to invite to a second-stage interview. While the responsibility of conducting these interviews was in their hands, we didn’t leave them stranded. Our established permanent team prepared the shortlisted candidates, providing helpful feedback and keeping an open line of communication throughout.
The results
Since 2015, we’ve filled more than ten permanent positions for Pizza Hut, including a Supply Chain Director, two Senior Procurement Managers, two Senior Quality Managers, a Supply Chain Planner, a Buyer, and a Quality Manager. These individuals have had a significant impact on the business, and many have been promoted within the Group.
We’re pleased to have developed a strong relationship with Pizza Hut’s internal teams – something we hope to continue and expand on in the coming years.
“Silven are a fantastic recruitment partner. After speaking to Emma about what I was looking for in my next role, Emma found me a fantastic opportunity, talked me through the role expertly, made the interview process really enjoyable, and with the very brilliant use of video interviewing, I was delighted to secure the role. Silven have continued to partner with me at Pizza Hut for the last few years, helping me develop the best team to achieve breakthrough results across the UK & Europe business unit.”
– Mark Mason, Supply Chain Director at Pizza Hut
Looking to grow your teams?
If you’re searching for people who are in it for the long haul, you’re in the right place! Contact us today on 0161 832 7463 or email info@silven.co.uk to discover how our established permanent team can fill the gaps in your business with the very best talent.