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About
The Reserve

The Reserve Talent Group is a boutique executive search firm specializing in leadership and specialist roles across luxury hospitality, destination properties, private estates, and refined guest experiences. Backed by over 25 years of search experience, we connect exceptional people with brands that value service, discretion, and excellence.

Rooted in Experience. Built for the Future.

who we are

The Reserve Talent Group The Reserve Talent Group was created to meet a specific need in luxury hospitality: a search partner who understands the level of leadership, service, and cultural alignment required to build exceptional teams.

With over 25 years of executive search experience, our founder recognized a gap in the market. While many firms offer broad recruiting support, few bring a truly tailored approach to leadership and specialist search within luxury hospitality, destination-driven experiences, and high-touch service environments.

Our approach is intentionally different. As a boutique firm, we offer personalized, high-touch support for employers and executive-level talent where fit matters as much as experience. Every search is curated with care, professionalism, and long-term perspective, with a focus on helping clients build teams that reflect their brand, standards, and guest experience.

Years of Experience

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Placement Success

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What We Offer

specialized search solutions for luxury hospitality and service-driven brands

We provide a curated suite of search and advisory services tailored to the hospitality industry. From executive placements to specialized support, our work reflects the level of precision, discretion, and partnership our clients expect.

Executive Search

We lead searches for senior-level 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. Every search is tailored to your culture, service standards, and long-term vision.

Retained Search

For confidential or high-impact hires, our retained search model offers dedicated, end-to-end support. We deliver thoughtfully vetted candidates with the professionalism and discretion your brand requires. This approach is ideal for leadership roles where alignment, confidentiality, and long-term fit are especially important.

Contract & Temporary Staffing

Whether you need support for a seasonal demand period, private event, or elevated guest experience, we provide hospitality-trained professionals for short-term roles. Each candidate is selected with care for experience, presentation, and brand alignment.

Consulting & Advisory

In addition to search, we provide guidance for hospitality teams looking to strengthen leadership structure, service strategy, and specialized hiring needs. This can include support for private estates, luxury properties, food and beverage leadership, and wineries.

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The People Behind The Reserve

At The Reserve Talent Group, our team brings more than experience, we bring perspective, precision, and a deep understanding of the industries we serve. With roots in over 25 years of executive search, we have built our reputation on trust, transparency, and a thoughtful approach to placing exceptional talent.

We are intentionally boutique and hands-on in every engagement. From understanding the nuances of a brand’s guest experience to identifying candidates who not only meet expectations but elevate them, we approach each search with care, discretion, and long-term vision.

Kelly Hatfield

Founding Partner

April Taylor

Founding Partner