About Us
We started Lemonade because hospitality recruitment should feel human.
Too often it’s cold, outdated, and transactional. That’s never reflected the industry we know or the people in it. Lemonade exists to do things differently. Real relationships. Honest conversations. Proper support for brilliant people and ambitious hospitality businesses.
The name “Lemonade” fit from day one. Bold, fresh, and full of energy. That’s the experience we aim to bring to every brief, whether we’re supporting clients or representing candidates.
We’re proudly queer-owned, people-first, and operator-led. We work across restaurants, bars, hotels, gastro pubs, QSR, and wider hospitality and leisure, supporting everything from senior leadership and operations to marketing, head office, and specialist roles worldwide.
Whatever the brief, we bring creativity, care, and a little zest to finding the right fit. Whether you’re building a team, scaling a venue, or taking the next step in your career, Lemonade is here to help you do it with confidence (and flavour).
The People Behind Lemonade
Jason Riseborough
Managing Director | Founder
Jason founded Lemonade after years working across the UK and Europe in operational leadership and creative brand roles. His hands-on hospitality background fuels a people-first approach built on honesty, clarity, and culture-fit. Jason leads senior appointments across Marketing, Finance, BOH, BOH, Operations, Talent and People, and sets the tone for Lemonade’s refreshingly human style of recruitment.
Eric Schnur
Recruitment Consultant | Hospitality and Finance Specialist
Eric blends strong hospitality experience with a sharp commercial mindset, enabling him to recruit both operational and finance roles with confidence. From Assistant Managers to Finance Business Partners, he brings pace, transparency, and genuine care to every search. Eric also leads candidate relations, guiding talent through their next steps with support and clarity.
Karolina Smulkstyte
Recruitment Consultant | Chef Recruitment Lead
Karolina has deep insight into BOH culture and the intensity of kitchen life. With experience working closely with chefs, operators, and multi-site groups, she leads all BOH recruitment from Chef de Partie through to Head of Food. Calm, organised, and reliable, Karolina ensures chefs feel supported and clients receive talent that genuinely matches their food philosophy.
Kamila Karkoszka
Recruitment Consultant | Front-of-House Specialist
With several years working on the floor and in hospitality management, Kamila has a sharp instinct for personality, attitude, and cultural alignment. She leads FOH and management searches across London and Europe, making the process smooth, friendly, and fast. Her ability to understand both client expectations and candidate aspirations makes her a core part of the team.