Pricing:

It's free to access the network and post limited visibility job offers. However, employers must purchase credits to connect with candidates and access the entire resume database.

Hosco also offers a premium job posting option which includes full visibility postings, unlimited credits, and unrestricted access to the resume database. Interested employers can book a demo to find out more.

Review:

Hosco offers employers access to a global network of hospitality professionals and leading hospitality schools, which also makes it a great portal for finding top graduates from all over the world. The platform is membership-based and while joining is completely free, users must purchase credits or a premium membership subscription to post jobs.

With an international reach, bespoke hiring solutions, and a range of useful industry resources, the platform offers U.K. employers an attractive, feature-rich hospitality recruitment solution for building an international workforce. The website receives over 300,000 visits each month and, at the time of writing, lists over 11,000 U.K. vacancies.

Pros:

  • Hosco is a free job posting site dedicated to the hospitality industry.
  • The platform allows employers to create detailed company profiles.
  • Employers have access to Hosco consultants and tailored recruitment plans for mass hiring.
  • The employer account dashboard includes an analytics page to monitor posts and profile traffic.
  • The premium plan distributes jobs to Hosco members and over 400 partner hospitality schools.
  • Employers have access to the candidate database of over 1.5 million members with the premium plans.
  • The platform integrates with employers' applicant tracking systems (ATS).
  • Hosco automatically screens candidates and matches them with job opportunities.
  • The site features a number of employer resources, such as job descriptions, HR trends, and recruitment tips.
  • The platform features an app for both iOS and Android.

Cons:

  • Job posts are not syndicated to other job boards for increased exposure.
  • The platform lacks social media promotion.
  • The company lacks a local U.K. customer support number.

Reputation:

Hosco has mixed reviews on Trustpilot and has a rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars. Some users praised the platform as a useful career resource, while others complained the website was a scam, having issues with account creation, deletion, and scammer emails.

Hosco vs. Harri:

Like Hosco, Harri is a job posting site that caters to the hospitality industry. The platform primarily focuses on the U.S. and U.K. markets, whereas Hosco has a greater presence internationally. Harri charges US$78.00 per job post, while Hosco offers both free and paid options, making it the more budget-friendly option for employers.

Hosco vs. CatererGlobal:

Hosco and CatererGlobal both offer global hospitality recruitment solutions, including access to a candidate database and employer branding services. Hosco is the more affordable platform thanks to its free job posting plan, whereas CatererGlobal charges £125.00 +VAT for a job post. However, CatererGlobal offers social promotion, which Hosco lacks.

Hosco vs. Culinary Agents:

Culinary Agents is a U.S.-based company that caters to the hospitality industry in the U.S., the U.K., France, and Italy. While not as far-reaching as Hosco, Culinary Agents is a great option for U.K. employers as it is competitively priced compared to other local niche portals, and distributes posts to more than 500 sites, which Hosco does not.

Key Information

Legal Name

Hospitality Connection Barcelona, S.L.

Founder

Carl Julien

Founding Date

Jan 01, 2011

Address

C/Roger de Flor 221, 08025 Barcelona, Spain

Email

info@hosco.com

Telephone

00 34 938 599 000

Website

https://www.hosco.com/

FAQs:

What does it cost to post a job on Hosco?

It's free to post a limited visibility job. However, it's necessary to purchase credits to connect with candidates or view the resume database. A premium subscription is also available.

How do I create an account on Hosco?

  1. Go to the Hosco home page.
  2. Click on "For employers" in the top menu bar.
  3. Click on "Create a free company account" in the top-right corner of the page.
  4. Fill out the online form with your details and click on "SIGN UP" toward the bottom of the page.
  5. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete your company profile.
  6. Once complete, click on "CREATE MY COMPANY ACCOUNT."
  7. It may take up to 24 hours to validate your account.

How do I delete a job post on Hosco?

  1. Log in to your account.
  2. Click “Jobs” in the menu bar.
  3. Select “My Jobs Only” in the “Search Jobs” box.
  4. Find the job post you want to remove.
  5. Open the drop-down menu on the “View job offer” button.
  6. Click “Delete job offer."

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