Founded in 1967, we are a boutique firm with over 55 years of executive search experience. The retained recruitment service Bristol offers includes sourcing, screening, submitting qualified candidates, scheduling interviews, and negotiating employment and compensation packages of selected finalists.
Bristol Associates’ Hotel and Resort practice recruits within the Food and Beverage segment of the industry. Our hospitality recruiters place top candidates in a variety of key F&B functions. We specialize in senior, executive, and management positions.
Simply put, placing top executives is what we do, and we know what makes a great leader. Below are just some of the qualities and skill sets in this discipline that we look for:
- Analyzes operations in terms of financial performance, customer service, and food quality
- Knowledge of operating metrics including critical cost ratios and productivity standards
- Exceeds budgeted profitability while maintaining top-rated guest experience
- Creates innovative venue and menu designs
- Is on top of current technology and systems trends
- Provides diverse array of culinary concepts and cuisines
Are you looking to hire exceptional talent with the skills listed above? Submit an employer inquiry and one of our consultants will be in touch with you soon!
Do these qualities describe you? Submit your resume today to be considered for our current openings.
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Why Work with Bristol Associates?
Over 55 Years in Business
We have specialized in executive search since 1967, and are now in our 3rd generation of family ownership.
Specialized
We have unrivaled industry knowledge in the areas in which we focus.
Individualized Service
We provide consultative, individualized service to our client companies. We pride ourselves in conducting our processes confidentially when necessary.
Network of Candidates
With over 1M+ relevant candidates in our private database, and growing every day, we have a strong network of senior-level talent across the board.
Responsiveness
Our recruiters value a communicative relationship with our select client companies and candidates, providing updates throughout the search.
Experienced
Our exceptional lead recruiters each have at least 15 years’ of experience in executive search.
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Our Successful Hotel and Resort Food and Beverage Searches Keep Our Clients Coming Back
Corporate Director of Food and Beverage
Our firm was selected by a leading international hotel company to conduct their search for the Corporate Director of Food and Beverage. Our client operates and franchises highly themed hotel and casino properties in some of the world’s most desirable locations. The Corporate Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for providing support, leadership, and oversight of the food and beverage strategies and activities for the organization’s global hotels and casinos, both managed and franchised. Our placed candidate is a business partner to the corporate and property teams and helps achieve food and beverage goals by proactively researching markets, trends, and the development of key programs and concepts.
Senior Director of Hospitality
We filled the Senior Director of Hospitality position for a lively casino resort on the East coast. Our placed candidate oversees the daily operations of the Hotel and Food and Beverage departments. This confidential search was completed to assist our client with finding the right individual to implement and develop strategies for the property to grow and prosper.
Director of Nightlife and Beverage Operations
We made a placement for a world-class destination casino resort that offers the ultimate nightlife experience on the East coast. The Director of Nightlife and Beverage Operations is responsible for spearheading the operations and promotions for the nightlife venues and beverage department. Our placed candidate had over five years of high-level experience in the nightlife and casino beverage environment at the time of placement.
We Can Fill Your Food and Beverage Roles in the Hotel and Resort Industry
- Banquet Manager
- Corporate Director of Food and Beverage
- Corporate Vice President of Food and Beverage
- Director of Banquets
- Director of Bars and Restaurants
- Director of Beverage
- Director of Catering
- Director of Culinary Services
- Director of Food and Beverage
- Director of Food and Beverage Operations
- Director of Hotel Food and Beverage Operations
- Director of Restaurants
- Executive Chef
- Resort Director of Outlets
- Restaurant Manager
- Vice President of Catering
- Vice President of Culinary Research
- Vice President of Food and Beverage