Your Partner in Luxury Hospitality Search

Finding the right leader can transform a brand, and in luxury hospitality, there is no room for guesswork. At The Reserve Talent Group, we specialize in leadership and specialist search for brands where service, discretion, and guest experience matter most. From destination properties and private estates to luxury hotels, fine dining groups, and refined hospitality brands, we help build teams that elevate every touchpoint of the guest experience.

Our vision

At The Reserve Talent Group, we believe extraordinary hospitality begins with extraordinary people. Our vision is to help brands create unforgettable guest experiences by connecting them with leaders and specialists who bring excellence, presence, and long-term value to every role they hold.

what makes us different

We are not a volume-based recruiting firm; we focus on senior-level, high-impact placements across luxury hospitality. Our process is curated, consultative, and relationship-driven, helping clients build teams that strengthen culture, elevate service, and support the full guest experience.

The Talent’s Not the Only Thing Worth Talking About

trusted by the industry’s best

From private estates and destination properties to luxury hotels and fine dining brands, our clients trust us to deliver talent that strengthens teams and elevates the guest experience. Here is what they are saying about working with The Reserve Talent Group.

Tracy Hepner

Owner

“I was hesitant to use a search firm based on a past experience with another firm; however, the professional nature and thorough research that these guys did for my company was so over the top and the employees that they have assisted me in hiring have become such key assets!”

lynette jacobson

CEO

“True professionals with a commitment to providing quality hiring services, they have raised my expectations when first working with them. No other company has been able to meet their standard of service. They are highly intuitive to the needs of each position, and able to place individuals who are not only competent and qualified, but a good fit for our company’s culture.”

Shane Kuk

General Manager

“Their professionalism is above and beyond what we could have expected. They meet every hiring need with speed and with quality. They have taken the time to understand the needs of our business.”

Industries We Serve

where expertise meets experience

We partner with a range of hospitality brands, each with distinct needs and standards, but all with one shared goal: building exceptional teams.

01. Luxury Hotels & Resorts

From on-property leadership to food and beverage oversight, we help place professionals who strengthen operations, service, and guest experience.

02. Destination Properties & Private Estates

We support high-touch environments that require discretion, polish, and service-minded leadership across estate-level and hospitality roles.

03. Fine Dining & Hospitality Groups

We partner with refined kitchens, hospitality groups, and elevated dining concepts to place leadership and specialist talent that reflects the standards of the brand.

04. Wine & Beverage Brands

Wine and beverage remain an important specialization within our work, from leadership roles to select niche placements that require strong product knowledge and hospitality alignment.

Our Process

proven. personal. purposeful.

meet our team

At The Reserve Talent Group, our process is built on decades of search experience, thoughtfully adapted to meet the demands of luxury hospitality and leadership hiring. Every step is designed to deliver an exceptional experience, grounded in care, clarity, and results.

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Discovery & Alignment

We begin by getting to know your brand, your business, and the kind of leadership you need. Whether you are building a team from the ground up or making a pivotal hire, our first step is alignment on values, vision, and guest experience.

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Curated Search & Evaluation

Through our deep network and referral-driven outreach, we identify, engage, and carefully evaluate candidates who bring the right experience, presence, and cultural fit. Every introduction is intentional, designed to strengthen your team and support your long-term goals.

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Placement & Partnership

From interviews to offers to onboarding, we provide hands-on support at every stage of the search. And our relationship does not end with a signed offer, we stay connected to help ensure a smooth transition and lasting success well beyond the placement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of roles do you fill?

We specialize in leadership and specialist roles across luxury hospitality, including General Managers, Directors of Hospitality, executive chefs, food and beverage leaders, estate-level professionals, and select wine and beverage positions. Our searches are highly tailored and often focused on senior-level or high-impact hires.

How do you evaluate candidate fit?

We look beyond resumes and titles. Our process considers leadership style, service standards, cultural alignment, communication, presence, and the candidate’s ability to support the type of guest experience your brand is known for.

Do you only recruit for the West Coast?

While our roots are on the West Coast, we partner with hospitality brands and private clients in markets across the country. Our network remains especially strong in key hospitality regions, but our approach is not limited by geography when the right partnership is in place.

Do you work with private clients or only hospitality brands?

We proudly support both. In addition to working with hotels, restaurants, and hospitality groups, we also partner with private estates, family offices, and other clients seeking exceptional hospitality talent.

What makes The Reserve Talent Group different from other recruiters?

We offer a boutique, relationship-driven approach that goes beyond transactional recruiting. Every search is tailored, every candidate is thoughtfully vetted, and every placement is made with long-term alignment in mind.

How long does a typical search take?

Most placements are completed in 4 to 8 weeks, depending on role complexity, location, and market conditions. We move with urgency, but never at the expense of quality or fit.

Do you fill both leadership and specialized hospitality roles?

Yes. We support searches across senior leadership and specialized hospitality positions, depending on the needs of the brand. This can include roles such as General Managers, Directors of Hospitality, executive chefs, food and beverage leaders, estate-level professionals, and select wine and beverage placements.

Do you offer retained search only, or can you support different hiring needs?

We offer flexible support depending on the role, urgency, and level of search required. For some clients, that means retained search for a high-impact leadership hire, while for others it may involve direct placement or tailored search support based on their goals.

Why should I with a boutique search firm instead of a larger recruiting agency?

A boutique approach allows for a more personalized, hands-on search experience. Our clients receive a high level of partnership, thoughtful candidate curation, and a process built around quality, alignment, and long-term fit rather than volume.