Hospitality Executive Search
We Find Hospitality Leaders Who Define the Industry
The leaders who shape hospitality brands are not on job boards — we find them anyway.
About the Firm
Built on Decades of Hospitality Relationships
We don’t post and wait. Our team attends industry conferences, maintains active relationships with working hospitality executives, and reaches candidates who aren’t looking — from General Managers and VPs of Operations to C-suite leaders across restaurants, hotel groups, and venue operators.
44 Years
In Hospitality Executive Search
4,000+
Executive Placements Made
3 in 4
Clients Return for a Second Search
Our Search Process
How We Find the Right Fit for Your Organization
Every search is different. We tailor our approach to your industry, your culture, and the specific demands of the role — then work our network directly until we find the leader you need.
Your Search Starts Here
Submit a quick request and we’ll reach out to schedule a 15-minute conversation. We want to understand your role, your organization, and your timeline — and make sure we’re the right firm for the search before either of us commits.
Defining the Terms of Your Search
We define the scope of your search, agree on terms, and put the structure in place. This is where we align on compensation, timeline, confidentiality requirements, and what success looks like for your organization.
Meet Your Dedicated Recruiter
A senior recruiter is personally assigned based on their direct expertise in your sector and role type. You’ll meet them before the search begins — this is the person leading your search from first outreach to final placement.
Direct Access to Leaders Who Aren't Looking
We work our network directly. Decades of hospitality relationships give us access to candidates who are not actively looking and will not respond to a job posting — leaders who are already succeeding somewhere else.
Only the Most Qualified Leaders
Every candidate we present has been personally vetted. You receive a curated shortlist of the most qualified leaders, complete with detailed profiles, our assessment, and full transparency on fit.
Managed From Start to Finish
We manage scheduling, prepare all parties, and stay close throughout. If questions arise or dynamics shift, we serve as the liaison — keeping the process clean and the relationship intact on both sides.
We Stay Involved Until the Hire is Complete
From offer negotiation through onboarding, we stay involved. Compensation, relocation, start date, transition — we handle the details so the hire lands well and stays.
Our Hospitality Experts
The Specialist Who Know Five-Star Talent
Meet a few of the recruiters who specialize in identifying elite executives for hotels, resorts, and luxury dining. Our team brings decades of “boots-on-the-ground” industry experience to every search.
Chloe Rosenthal
Chloe brings a decade of hyper-growth HR leadership — spanning &pizza, Honest Tea, and Discovery Communications — to every search she leads, guiding clients through the full arc of building, scaling, and stabilizing leadership teams.
Dennis Friedman
Dennis brings the perspective of a seasoned CEO and Executive Chef to the search process, drawing on three decades of leadership within the culinary and restaurant industries to identify talent that balances operational excellence with creative innovation.
Chris Willis
Chef Willis spent 28 years as a working chef and operator before joining Millman Search, earning his credentials across fine dining, resort openings, and multi-market environments with a network that spans the industry from kitchen to C-suite.
Testimonials
What Our Hospitality Clients Say About Working With Us
Great Hospitality Starts with Great People
Tell us about your search. We’ll follow up to schedule a 15-minute consultation — no pitch, just a direct conversation about your role and whether we’re the right fit.
Great Hospitality Starts with Great People
Tell us about your search. We’ll follow up to schedule a 15-minute consultation — no pitch, just a direct conversation about your role and whether we’re the right fit.
