Hospitality Recruiting and Executive Search

We completed the CFO search for one of the largest casino resorts in the Southern region. The property features a 100,000 sq ft gaming floor, over 2,500 slots, a luxury hotel, a variety of restaurants, and live entertainment. This was an exciting opportunity to join an organization that is constantly growing, and our successful candidate now oversees all operations of the Accounting, Cage, Credit, Financial Analysis, and Labor Analysis departments. They had prior experience in financing expansions.

Our client, located in the Eastern United States, operates convention centers and assembly halls. They were looking for a top industry talent to fill the Chief Operating Officer position. Our placed candidate reports to the CEO and is responsible for operation-related activities for all of the facilities.

We placed the President for one of the world’s most respected eco-tourism resorts with over 1,500 acres of manicured gardens, a horticulture center, and a butterfly exhibit. This destination resort/attraction also features two championship golf courses, condominiums, townhouses, and two hotels. Our placed candidate is responsible for driving overall revenue and increasing visitation.

One of Hawaii’s leading hotel and resort management companies was our client for the Senior Vice President of Operations search. The company is a subsidiary of a NYSE listed corporation with significant holdings in the hospitality industry, and they manage over 50 hotels, resorts, and condominiums in Hawaii. They are committed to creating hand-crafted experiences and leaving lasting impressions over their five proprietary brands designed to suit any lifestyle, taste, or budget. The Senior Vice President of Operations is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing enterprise-wide property operations for all brands. Our placed candidate establishes and monitors fiscal and operating goals for the company, including the development and maintenance of brand standards, operating budgets, and standard operating procedures, and also manages guest and owner satisfaction.

One of the Nation’s largest privately held service corporations was our client for this successful Vice President of Communications search. The company is the industry leader in the operation of retail concessions at airports, auditoriums, stadiums, convention centers, conference centers, tourist attractions, and state and national parks. This corporate position is responsible for the development and execution of all public relations activities, and also for overseeing the public relations and communications strategies that influence the company’s brand positioning.

Our client is the operator of an Aquarium that was in the process of opening at the time of this search. The Executive Director manages the operations of the Aquarium and directs and oversees the organization’s financial and budgetary activities, including financial accountability and approvals. Our placed candidate works closely with the Aquarium Foundation to ensure volunteers and educators provide exemplary guest service and engagement. They also monitor the maintenance of the building, facilities, equipment, supplies, and utilities in order to reduce damage and waste while controlling costs.