Hospitality Executive Search Firm
Executive recruitment for restaurants, hotels, resorts, and private clubs nationwide.
We Don’t Just Recruit Hospitality Leaders. We Understand Them.
We place proven hospitality leaders in hotels, restaurants, lifestyle brands, and private clubs — faster, smarter, and with long-term retention in mind.
Who We Serve
We partner with forward-thinking ownership groups, hospitality groups, hotel brands, restaurant groups, and private equity-backed hospitality companies.
We specialize in placing top-tier talent across:
- Restaurants & Fine Dining
- Boutique Hotels & Lifestyle Properties
- Luxury Resorts
- Private Clubs
- Multi-Concept Hospitality Groups
Hospitality Leadership Roles We Recruit Include:
Why Hospitality Brands Choose JWB
JWB Hospitality is a boutique executive search firm specializing exclusively in hospitality leadership placements.
Founded by industry professionals, we understand the operational pressure, brand standards, and cultural nuance required to succeed in luxury hotels, fine dining, lifestyle brands, and emerging concepts.
We don’t send resumes.
We deliver aligned leadership.
Deep Industry Expertise
We come from inside Michelin-star kitchens, luxury hotels, and high-volume lifestyle brands.
A High-Touch, Boutique Approach
We take on fewer searches to provide exceptional attention and precision with every engagement.
Confidential & Discreet Search
Trusted by owners, HR, and executives for sensitive leadership placements.
National Reach, Local Insight
We recruit across major markets.
Where We Work
Founded in New York City, we recruit nationally with networks in:
Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Carolinas, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, NYC, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Twin Cities, Washington DC
Trusted by Hospitality Leaders Nationwide
- 300+ Hospitality Placements
- 6 Years in Business
- 97%+ Placement Retention
- 39 Days Average time-to-fill
- 95% Offer Acceptance Rate
Hiring a General Manger, Executive Chef, or Hospitality Executive?
Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your hiring needs and learn how JWB Hospitality can help you secure top talent faster.
A Refined Search Process That Actually Works
A simple, thorough, proven approach:
- Discovery
- Role Alignment
- Market Mapping
- Targeted Outreach
- Candidate Interviews
- Final Placement & Support
Trusted By Leading Hospitality Brands Including:
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Recent Search Successes
Executive Chef Search | Luxury Resort
The Challenge
A luxury resort needed an Executive Chef capable of leading multiple outlets, improving culinary consistency, and elevating the guest experience.
Our Approach
Leveraging our hospitality network and targeted outreach strategy, we identified and engaged passive candidates with luxury resort and high-volume experience.
The Result
The resort secured a proven culinary leader who aligned with its operational goals, leadership culture, and long-term vision.
General Manager Search | Multi-Unit Restaurant Group
The Challenge
A growing restaurant group required a General Manager with strong financial acumen, team leadership skills, and experience scaling operations.
Our Approach
We conducted a focused executive search, evaluating candidates not only on operational expertise but also on culture fit and leadership style.
The Result
The client hired a high-performing operator with a track record of improving guest satisfaction, team retention, and unit performance.
Director of Operations Search | Hospitality Brand
The Challenge
A hospitality company needed an experienced Director of Operations to oversee multiple locations and support continued expansion.
Our Approach
Through our national hospitality network, we identified leaders with multi-unit operational experience and a history of driving growth.
The Result
The client successfully filled a critical leadership position with a candidate equipped to support both current operations and future development.
Hiring for a Key Leadership Role?
Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your search and access top-tier hospitality executives nationwide.
Every search is unique, but the goal is always the same: connect hospitality employers with leaders who can elevate operations, culture, and guest experience.
Meet Our Founder
Meet JW Bibbins
After years working inside hospitality operations, JW founded JWB Hospitality to help restaurant groups, hotels, resorts, and private clubs hire exceptional leaders.
Whether you're searching for an Executive Chef, General Manager, Director of Operations, or senior executive, every search starts with a conversation.
Words from our Partners
"We had the pleasure of working with JWB Hospitality to find the perfect culinary talent for our Firm's hospitality program, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the outset, JW and the team demonstrated an impressive ability to understand not only the specific skills and qualifications we were looking for but also the unique culture and vibe of our company."
"The personalized approach and dedication to finding the right match set JWB Hospitality apart. Their keen insight into the nuances of our company dynamics and the specific demands of our hospitality program made the recruitment process smooth and efficient. We are thrilled with the outcome and grateful for the expertise and professionalism that JW brought to the table."
"I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with JWB Hospitality and, in particular, the exceptional service provided by Nicole Gappa. From our very first conversation, Nicole stood out—not just as a skilled recruiter, but as someone who genuinely cares about the people she works with. Nicole's professionalism is unmatched. She is responsive, transparent, and impressively knowledgeable about the hospitality industry. What truly sets her apart, however, is her heart."
"I've had the pleasure of working with JWB Hospitality several times over the years - both as a candidate and as an employer, and have always had an exceptional experience. The team takes the time to understand your individual or business needs and acts as a trusted search partner. I've referred plenty of industry colleagues to JWB, and always hear excellent feedback on their experience as well."
"JW and Nancy are AMAZING! Highly recommend working with them if you have a hole in your org chart in the hospitality industry. They are experts in recruiting the best staff and know the right person to fit your team. Can’t say enough good things about them."
"JWB Hospitality is a relationship first recruiting group, they’re a pleasure to work with. Highly communicative, they listen and take the time to understand what our needs are, only presenting candidates that could be a good fit. We keep going back to JWB Hospitality because of this and they deliver and within our deadlines."
"We love working with Nicole and JWB! She is quick and always delivers great candidates. She listens to what we want and goes out and finds it. She asks the right questions and is just the best. Couldn’t recommend her and JWB enough"
"Kristin and Nicole are true consummate professionals. Friendly, informational, and punctual with communication. This was a very pleasant experience and can’t recommend them and JWB Hospitality enough!"
"I recently had the pleasure of working with JWB Hospitality, and I must say, it was a phenomenal experience! The professionalism and dedication of their team truly set them apart.
A special mention goes to Nancy. From our very first interaction, Nancy displayed an exceptional level of expertise and commitment. She provided invaluable guidance throughout the entire process. Her insights and advice were spot-on, and her support was unwavering."
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Let’s Build Your Leadership Team
Exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people.
We partner with restaurant groups, boutique hotels, resorts, and private clubs to identify and place leaders who elevate culture, performance, and guest experience.
Whether you’re making a critical leadership hire or planning your next phase of growth, our team is ready to help — discreetly and with intention.
Trusted by leading hospitality brands nationwide.
JWB Hospitality, LLC
New York, New York, United States
PHONE: 916.402.3077 EMAIL: hello@jwbhospitality.com
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