Hospitality and Leisure
Our clients range from luxury, iconic 5* hotels through to high street coffee chains and everything in between. We have worked for independent boutiques, large international groups, private equity firms, and property development and asset management companies. Our experience covers Head of Department (HoD), Executive Committee (ExCom), and corporate Head Office recruitment.
Our clients within the Hospitality and Leisure sector have included:
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https://kinsfolkand.co/
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https://www.mandarinoriental.com/
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https://theathenaeum.co.uk/
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https://www.peninsula.com/
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https://www.thesavoylondon.com/
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https://www.guestline.com/
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https://www.lansdowneclub.com/
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https://www.aman.com/hotels/aman-new-york
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https://www.archerhotelcapital.com/hotel-management/
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https://xpauto.co/
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https://kinsfolkand.co/
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https://www.mandarinoriental.com/
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https://theathenaeum.co.uk/
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https://www.peninsula.com/
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https://www.thesavoylondon.com/
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https://www.guestline.com/
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https://www.lansdowneclub.com/
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https://www.aman.com/hotels/aman-new-york
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https://www.archerhotelcapital.com/hotel-management/
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https://xpauto.co/
This is a huge, global and intensely vibrant sector, encompassing hotels, resorts, travel operators, bars, clubs, restaurants and much more besides.
We have found ways of delivering results quickly and cost-effectively; which is borne out by our high levels of repeat business. Our team has first-hand experience of working in the sector, and so understands the vital importance of service and quality in all things. We keep continually up-to-date with new openings, current F&B trends, and cutting-edge technological and revenue-generating innovations.
Recent Hospitality and Leisure Appointments
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AppointmentThe Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents' Club appoints David Brightling as General ManagerHong Kong Foreign Correspondents' Club appoints David Brightling as General ManagerDavid Brightling has been appointed the new General Manager of the FCC in Hong Kong
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AppointmentSociety partners with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group for senior global sales roleMandarin Oriental Hotel Group appoints new Vice President Global Sales Partners for Middle East and TurkeyNadia Beaulieu is appointed VP Mandarin Oriental Global Sales Partners, Middle East and Turkey
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AppointmentTalented team of hospitality experts join forces to launch KINSFOLK & COTalented team of hospitality experts join forces to launch KINSFOLK & COCEO, Paul Brackley, has joined together a founding super-team of hospitality professionals to launch KINSFOLK & CO
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AppointmentMandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Director of Global CommunicationsMandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Director of Global CommunicationsChris Orlikowski joins Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in the new Director of Global Communications role.
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AppointmentGuestline GmbH, European Sales DirectorGuestline GmbH appoints a new European Sales DirectorAs part of their international expansion, Guestline GmbH looks to grow sales in the DACH and BENELUX regions.
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AppointmentAman New York, Director of Food and Beverage OperationsAman New York appoints a Director of Food and Beverage OperationsSumeet Jhingan joins the Aman New York as its Director of Food and Beverage Operations.
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AppointmentArcher Hotel Management appoints new Head of Revenue & Commercial StrategyArcher Hotel Management appoints new Head of Revenue & Commercial StrategyLukas Peter joins Archer Hotel Management as the Head of Revenue & Commercial Strategy.
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AppointmentThe Athenaeum, SecretaryThe Athenaeum on London's Pall Mall appoints the first female Club Secretary in its 200-year historyIn 2020, Society worked with one of the world’s most prestigious private members’ clubs – The Athenaeum in London – to appoint their new Secretary.
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AppointmentMandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Director of Marketing and CommerceThe Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, managed by Mandarin Oriental appoints a new Director of Commercial StrategySanjeev Shukla joins the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group as Director of Marketing and Commerce at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.
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AppointmentThe Savoy, Director of Social SalesJamie Walters has joined The Savoy as their new Director of Social Sales.The Savoy appoints a new Director of Social Sales -
AppointmentThe Peninsula Hotel Beijing, Resident ManagerThe Peninsula Beijing asked Society to find someone for their vital Resident Manager position.The Peninsula Hotel Beijing announces their new Resident Manager -
AppointmentLansdowne Club, Chief Executive Officer & SecretaryLondon's Lansdowne Club appoints new Chief Executive Officer & SecretaryA London clubland icon, the Lansdowne Club, has appointed David Herbet as its new Chief Executive Officer & Secretary.
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AppointmentThe Peninsula Paris, Director of MarketingContinuing with The Peninsula Hotels’ theme of utilising expert talent from the Luxury Retail sector, The Peninsula Paris has appointed Sophie Gachet, formerly of Louis Vuitton, as their new Director of Marketing.Peninsula Paris appoints new Director of Marketing -
AppointmentAutoXP: CTIOSociety is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Coppin as Chief Technology Innovation Officer at AutoXP, the number one ‘Go To’ provider of automotive experiences.AutoXP find their Chief Technology Innovation Officer -
AppointmentConfidential Client, Director of ResidencesSociety appoints Director of Residences for high net worth individualSociety’s Hospitality and Leisure practice was appointed to assist in the search for a Director of Residences for a high net worth individual.
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AppointmentShangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, Malaysia, Director of EngineeringWe are very pleased to announce Vener Sicat’s appointment with Shangri-La Resorts. He joins them in their Rasa Ria Resort as Director of Engineering.New Director of Engineering joins Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort in Malaysia -
AppointmentTravellers Club, Head of Front of HouseWith over 200 years of history, The Travellers Club is one of London’s most prestigious members clubs. Society is proud to work with the club and assist on the recent appointment of a Head of Front of House.Pall Mall’s iconic Travellers Club appoints new Head of Front of House -
AppointmentMandarin Oriental Hotel Group Director, Customer Recognition and Program Operations.Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Director, Customer Recognition and Program Operations.Peter Eliot joins Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group as Director, Customer Recognition and Program Operations.
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AppointmentEllenborough Park, General ManagerHaving worked closely with the Michels and Taylor, it's owners, we are delighted to announce that Oliver Williams has been appointed as the new General Manager of Ellensborough Park, a multi-award winning 5 star luxury cotswolds hotel.Oliver Williams to be the General Manager at Ellenborough Park
Contact the Team
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James Lea
James LeaHead of Hospitality and Leisure & Managing Director Asia Pacific and the Americas
+44 (0) 7717 629 863
Society did a phenomenal job for us, and I would not hesitate to recommend Society to anyone looking to work with a best in class search firm.
Anthony Tyler
General Manager & Area Vice President, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok