How the supreme sandwich operator continues to match with the best talent via Candid
Imagine a hiring process that keeps up with real growth – not just in numbers, but in energy, personality, and pace. That’s exactly what’s happening at Sandwich Sandwich, where momentum is high and the focus is on finding people who can truly grow with the brand.
We spoke to Kerrith from the Sandwich Sandwich team about what it’s really like behind the scenes, how they’ve approached hiring, and why Candid has become part of their journey.
💡 The reality: fast growth, real people
Growth brings excitement – but also real pressure, especially in hospitality where every hire impacts the whole team.
“I’ve been in the business since April 2024, and yes! It really is as fun as it looks, as long as you can find some calm in the chaos of helping to run such a fast growing brand!”
Like many operators, Sandwich Sandwich had explored multiple hiring routes before.
“We have tried many different things before as a company, such as external recruitment and different recruitment websites.”
Kerrith, General Manager @ Sandwich Sandwich
🤗 The shift: a more human approach
What stood out with Candid wasn’t just a new platform – it was a different kind of interaction with candidates.
“I think you tend to see a little bit more proactiveness through Candid. Applicants tend to reach out, they also seem much more relaxed in their approach, which helps to shine through who they are as a person.”
Kerrith, General Manager @ Sandwich Sandwich
That shift moved the process beyond CVs and into more meaningful conversations.
“I’ve enjoyed not knowing who that person is until a certain point. It’s a great way to remove any bias, (even if it’s unconscious!) and make sure you’re giving everyone the same fair shot.”
⏱️ The trade-off: more time, better outcomes
Candid isn’t about rushing hires – and that was clear early on.
“I think, being honest, Candid can take a little more time than other recruitment platforms. You have to understand a little more about them before you make the decision to progress.”
But that extra time leads to stronger engagement from candidates.
“With that being said however, you do then seem to avoid what you would call ‘time wasters’, as the people you do converse with, have an active approach for the job they have applied for.”
🎯 The result: multiple strong hires
Taking the time to understand people beyond their CVs led to real results.
“You’ll never really know 100% until you meet them. But understanding what drives them in their roles, certainly helps in working out whether the organisation is a good fit for them, and whether they are a good fit for the organisation too!”
That mindset has already led to multiple successful hires through Candid.
“The team members we hired showed great interest in the role, they were able to describe their past experience well, and articulate their interest well too.”
💬 A better way to connect
Even without traditional CVs, the conversations stood out – and the consistency made a difference.
“Candid allows you to match each candidate with the same energy, each time.”
Kerrith, General Manager @ Sandwich Sandwich
🤝 Support that makes a difference
Adopting a new approach can be challenging, but the experience was made seamless with the right support.
“Absolutely faultless. The team at Candid really do go above and beyond.”
Kerrith, General Manager @ Sandwich Sandwich
✨ Final thoughts
For Sandwich Sandwich, hiring is about more than filling roles – it’s about finding people who genuinely care about hospitality.
“We love people who love hospitality, and even if we’re not directly hiring at the moment, we are always on the lookout for special talent.”
And with continued expansion, that mindset is only becoming more important.
Effective Date: 09.07.2025 Last Updated: 09.07.2025
Welcome to Candid’s Refer-a-Legend scheme – our way of rewarding you for growing a community of incredible hospitality talent.
These Terms & Conditions outline how the referral rewards work, what you need to do to qualify and the fine print we need to cover to keep things fair for everyone involved.
1. Who Can Take Part The Refer-a-Legend scheme is open to all Candid users who:
Have signed up as a candidate.
Are based in the UK.
Have a unique referral link generated by the Candid platform.
2. How It Works You complete your Candid profile.
Receive your unique referral link via email and/or in your dashboard.
You share your link with your network via WhatsApp, socials, email, text… wherever you like.
When someone signs up using your link and completes their candidate profile, it counts as a referral.
You’ll receive updates as your referrals come through, and rewards will be unlocked as you hit key milestones.
Note: Referral links must be shared organically. Paid promotion, bulk messaging or use of bots/automated scripts is not permitted.
3. Reward Milestones You’ll earn rewards based on the number of successful candidate sign-ups using your unique link:
3 Sign-ups
Community Builder badge on your candidate profile, visible to employers
5 Sign-ups
Exclusive Candid merch drop delivered to your door (UK only)
10+ Sign-ups
Upgrade to Candid Champion badge + invite to join our private community group
Referral leads to interview
Receive a £25 voucher each as a thank-you from the Candid team
4. The Small Print (But Important!)
Referrals must be genuine new users who haven’t previously registered on Candid (duplicate or spam accounts won’t be counted).
Referral links must be shared organically (e.g. through personal messages or social posts). Paid promotion, bulk messaging, or automated scripts are not allowed.
We reserve the right to monitor, verify or disqualify any referral if fraudulent or suspicious activity is detected.
Physical rewards (e.g. merch) can only be shipped within the UK. Rewards are non-transferable, have no cash value, and cannot be exchanged or resold.
The £25 voucher will be issued digitally via email. Voucher options are selected at Candid’s discretion.
A referral voucher is considered when the referred candidate is progressed by an employer via the Candid platform.
Referral milestones and reward structures may be reviewed or updated at any time. If changes occur, we’ll communicate them in advance.
Candid reserves the right to suspend or terminate the Refer-a-Legend scheme at any time. If we do, we’ll give reasonable notice via email or platform update.
We process referral data in line with our Privacy Policy. No personal information about your referrals will be shared without their consent.
5. When Will I Receive My Rewards? Badges are added to your profile automatically once a milestone is hit.
Merch and voucher rewards will be processed within 14 days of reaching your milestone.
You’ll receive an email confirmation with next steps when a reward is unlocked.
6. Data & Privacy We process your referral data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Rest assured:
Your referrals’ data remains private
No personal information will be shared without consent
We remain GDPR-compliant and committed to protecting your data
7. Need Help or Have a Question?
We love hearing from our community!
If something’s unclear or you want to chat about your referral progress, drop us a message:
