Employer FAQs
Get answers to the most common questions employers ask when partnering with Horizon Hospitality for leadership recruitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of roles do you fill?
We specialize in mid-management through executive-level hospitality positions. This includes General Managers, Executive Chefs, Regional Directors, Sales and Marketing Leaders, and C-suite roles across hotels, private clubs, resorts, restaurants, and other hospitality sectors.
Do you place hourly staff?
No. Our focus is exclusively on leadership and professional roles.
How quickly can you deliver candidates?
What industries do you serve?
We recruit across every major hospitality segment, including:
Is there a cost to start a search?
There is no upfront cost to discuss or evaluate a search.
Depending on the position and urgency of your hiring needs, we will recommend the most effective search model. We will clearly outline the approach that will deliver the strongest results for your specific role and timeline.
Why do you charge an engagement fee for some searches?
Engaged searches create a stronger partnership and ensure both sides are committed to the process.
This model supports deeper research, thorough screening, and dedicated candidate outreach. It also guarantees that your search receives priority support from our team.
How do you find qualified candidates?
We use many innovative recruiting resources simultaneously when we begin a new search. The methods and level of outreach we deploy are tailored to the uniqueness of the position and whether the search requires local, regional, or national reach. We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every search is approached strategically, using the specific tools and channels we know will generate the strongest results. To support this, we leverage a powerful, multi-layered recruitment strategy that includes:
- A proprietary database of more than 465,000 hospitality professionals
- Direct outreach to passive candidates
- Targeted sourcing across multiple platforms
- Strong industry networks
- Social media and referral campaigns
What can I expect from the search process?
Our recruiting team will:
- Gain a deep understanding of your company, culture, and ideal candidate profile.
- Proactively market your opportunity to top-tier, qualified talent.
- Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to evaluate skills, motivations, and long-term fit.
- Present only fully vetted candidates who align with your requirements and hiring goals.
- Coordinate and manage all interviews to ensure a smooth, timely, and organized process.
- Assist in developing offers of employment to secure your preferred candidate.
- Provide post-placement follow-up to ensure a successful onboarding experience.
You can expect clear, proactive, and consistent communication at every stage of the search.
Can you conduct a confidential search?
How does your replacement guarantee work?
What regions do you focus on?
We recruit across all U.S. markets. All sourcing, interviews, and screenings can be conducted virtually, which allows us to work efficiently and deliver candidates quickly.
Do you conduct reference checks and background checks?
How long does it take for a candidate to start once the search begins?
Our end-to-end search process typically spans five to eight weeks from the initial kickoff meeting to the candidate’s formal offer acceptance. In most cases, newly hired candidates begin their employment within two to three weeks of accepting the offer.
Timelines can shift slightly based on factors such as your internal interview process, the candidate’s notice period, and any relocation requirements. Our structured approach keeps the search moving efficiently and ensures a smooth transition into their new role.
What makes Horizon Hospitality different from other recruiting firms?
- Every recruiter brings real-world hospitality management experience — not just hiring expertise, but firsthand operational understanding.
- All recruiters are full-time corporate employees — not franchisees — ensuring complete consistency, accountability, and uncompromising quality control.
- Recruiters are dedicated 100% to recruiting; no distractions, no split focus, and no business development quotas.
- Unmatched industry insight spanning every major hospitality vertical — from hotels and resorts to private clubs, restaurants, and beyond.
- Access to exclusive, highly engaged, and passive high-performing leadership talent that competitors simply can’t reach.
- A long-standing track record of successful placements across thousands of hospitality organizations nationwide.
Because of our company’s industry recognition and reputation, we continue to receive hundreds of resumes and job seeker inquiries each day.