At JWB Hospitality, we measure success by one standard: the quality of the leader placed and the impact they create after joining the organization.

Our searches are confidential, highly targeted, and built around one objective — delivering hospitality leaders who elevate operations, strengthen culture, and improve financial performance.

Below are selected executive search outcomes that demonstrate the depth of our process, the caliber of talent we engage, and the measurable impact of our placements.

 Location: New York City
Search Duration: 6 weeks
Candidates Engaged: 78
Shortlist Presented: 4 finalists
Offer Acceptance Rate: 100%

A luxury boutique hotel required a General Manager following an unexpected leadership transition. The property needed immediate stabilization of operations, service standards, and team morale without disrupting guest experience.

• Conducted full operational and cultural discovery with ownership 
• Mapped 78 qualified hospitality leaders across NYC, Miami, and Los Angeles 
• Engaged passive candidates from luxury boutique and lifestyle hotel brands 
• Evaluated leadership style, emotional intelligence, and guest philosophy 
• Delivered a curated shortlist of 4 highly aligned finalists within 21 days 

• Guest satisfaction scores: +22% improvement 
• Employee turnover: -18% reduction in first 120 days 
• Leadership stabilization achieved in under 60 days 

“JWB delivered a leader who elevated the property immediately. The speed, precision, and cultural alignment were exceptional.”

Location: Miami
Search Duration: 8 weeks
Candidates Engaged: 112
Shortlist Presented: 3 finalists
Acceptance Rate: 100%

A Michelin-recognized restaurant required a visionary Executive Chef to lead a full culinary relaunch, modernize the menu, and rebuild brigade culture while maintaining fine-dining standards.

• Activated national Michelin-star chef network 
• Targeted chefs with multi-Michelin and fine-dining leadership backgrounds 
• Conducted deep culinary philosophy and leadership interviews 
• Assessed cost control, menu engineering, and team management capability 
• Delivered 3 elite finalists within 28 days of outreach completion 

• Successful culinary relaunch within 90 days 
• Kitchen retention: 95%+ stabilized brigade retention 
• Covers: +12% increase in six months 
• Earned major culinary award recognition within 12 months 

“This was not just a hire — it was a transformation of our entire culinary direction.”

Location: NYC
Search Duration: 7 weeks
Candidates Engaged: 96
Shortlist Presented: 5 finalists

A rapidly expanding restaurant group needed a Director of Operations capable of building systems, improving consistency, and preparing the organization for multi-market expansion.

• Conducted full operational audit and leadership gap analysis 
• Identified high-performing multi-unit operators across 4 states 
• Prioritized candidates with scaling, openings, and systems experience 
• Evaluated financial performance impact across previous roles 
• Delivered 5 finalist candidates with proven expansion backgrounds 

• Successfully opened 3 new locations within 10 months 
• EBITDA performance: +9% improvement across portfolio 
• Employee turnover: -20% reduction 
• Standardized training and operational systems implemented company-wide 

“They understood exactly what we needed to scale. The impact was immediate and measurable.”

Location: NYC
Search Duration: 5 weeks
Candidates Engaged: 64
Shortlist Presented: 3 finalists

A private members club required an Executive Chef capable of balancing elevated member expectations, consistent execution, and disciplined cost control.

• Sourced candidates from luxury resorts and private club environments 
• Focused on high-touch service and member engagement experience 
• Evaluated culinary leadership under high-volume private service models 
• Assessed cost discipline and seasonal menu planning expertise 

• Member satisfaction scores: +27% improvement in first quarter 
• Food cost variance reduced by 11% 
• Service consistency significantly improved across all meal periods 

“They found someone who understands the balance between luxury, consistency, and operational discipline.”

Location: NYC
Search Duration: 6 weeks
Candidates Engaged: 83
Shortlist Presented: 4 finalists

A multi-outlet lifestyle hotel required an F&B Director capable of unifying service standards, improving training systems, and driving revenue across multiple concepts.

• Conducted departmental interviews and operational diagnostics 
• Targeted F&B leaders from boutique and lifestyle hotel brands 
• Assessed revenue generation, programming, and service innovation experience 
• Delivered a shortlist of 4 high-caliber candidates 

• Food & Beverage revenue: +11% increase within first two quarters 
• Training completion rates improved significantly across outlets 
• Service consistency standardized across all venues 

“We needed leadership across multiple concepts. JWB delivered exactly the right operator.”

 Each search represents more than a placement — it reflects:

• Deep market mapping of passive talent 
• Targeted executive-level outreach 
• Cultural and operational alignment screening 
• Structured evaluation beyond résumé review 
• Confidential, high-touch search execution 

This is what separates executive search from traditional recruiting.

We partner with hospitality ownership groups, private equity firms, restaurant brands, hotels, resorts, and private clubs to deliver leadership talent that drives measurable performance.

Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your search and access top-tier hospitality executives nationwide.

We focus exclusively on hospitality executive search and recruitment.

Many of the strongest hospitality leaders are not actively searching for new opportunities. Our search process helps uncover talent beyond traditional job boards.

We regularly conduct confidential searches for hospitality organizations seeking discretion throughout the hiring process.

JWB Hospitality recruits leadership talent across the United States.

Our goal is not simply filling positions—it's helping clients make long-term leadership hires that support business growth and operational success.

 We recruit for a wide range of hospitality leadership positions, including:

• Executive Chef 
• Corporate Executive Chef 
• Chef de Cuisine 
• General Manager 
• Area General Manager 
• Hotel General Manager 
• Resort General Manager 
• Director of Operations 
• Director of Food & Beverage 
• Vice President of Operations 
• Chief Operating Officer (COO) 
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 
• Corporate Hospitality Leadership Roles