FEATURED IN FOOD FANATICS MAGAZINE – A tight labor market and record highs in terms of foodservice job openings requires that you do more than stick a “help wanted” sign on your front window. Instead, try turning to Generation Z – the 61 million potential employees born between 1997 and 2012 – to fill server,… Read more »
Category: Horizon “In The News”
Horizon Hospitality’s Strong Growth Leads to Regional Office Expansion in Scottsdale
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Scott Samuels, CEO Tel: (913) 333-3190 Email: scott@horizonhospitality.com Web: www.horizonhospitality.com Horizon Hospitality’s Strong Growth Leads to Regional Office Expansion in Scottsdale OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS – April 9, 2019 Horizon Hospitality, the nationwide leader in executive search for the hospitality industry is expanding their regional offices in Scottsdale, Arizona to… Read more »
Independent Hotels Free to Forge Own Standards
REPORT FROM THE U.S.—Branded hotels have many resources when it comes to setting standards for everything from housekeeping procedures to front-desk protocol to food-and-beverage menus. But this is a larger issue for independent properties, which often must create and enforce their own standards. “It is a challenge, and independent owners and investors may not have… Read more »
Join the Culture Club?
Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality, was quoted in Career Planners – First-Time Jobseeker’s Guide. “According to Scott Samuels, founder & CEO of Horizon Hospitality, a company’s culture is more about the personality of a company. However, he says it’s difficult to ascertain through a question and answer session during an interview. “Culture needs to… Read more »
5 Restaurant staffing best practices
Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality, was quoted in Nation’s Restaurant News and Culinary Institute of America News. Finding and retaining staff can be a significant challenge for restaurants, and that issue is amplified in cities where staffing demand exceeds supply. However, a few simple strategies can help keep restaurants well-staffed all year-round. “Many restaurant… Read more »
What vacation rentals can learn from hotels
Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality, was quoted in Hostfully Vacation rental managers need to be a jack-of-all-trades. From marketing and advertising, to scheduling, guest communication, cleaning, and concierge services, the list of “things you need to know” can feel endless. Scott Samuels of Horizon Hospitality, a national hospitality recruiting firm, notes that “service still… Read more »
How to Know When You’re on Thin Ice at Work
Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality, was quoted in The Wall Street Journal People who perform poorly in certain tasks often aren’t aware of their shortcomings, but there are signs if you learn how to look for them It starts with an uneasy feeling: You’re left out of meetings you used to attend. The boss… Read more »
The Next Big “Eatertainment” Chain
Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality, was quoted Chain Restaurants Magazine. In an age when Millennials are prone to living and eating via multitasking, food alone may not be sufficient to keep them engaged. Punch Bowl Social “identified a niche, the social eating market, and executed at a high level,” says Scott Samuels, the Leawood,… Read more »
Horizon Hospitality Lauded as Top Industry Blog
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Scott A. Samuels, CEO Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. (913) 333-3190 Email: scott@horizonhospitality.com LEAWOOD, KS — May 23, 2017 – Horizon Hospitality has been recognized once again as a trusted resource for the hospitality industry. Most recently, the website and blog was named to Feedspot’s Top 100 Hotel Websites &… Read more »
How to network the right way
Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality, was quoted in Hcareers. For people who would like to enter the hospitality industry and for industry professionals who want to advance their careers, contacting and meeting new people in hospitality is a good way to identify possible opportunities. Networking also allows job seekers to learn about different workplaces… Read more »