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As we step into the season of stars, take a moment to stop. When you walk into a restaurant or hotel, remember this: True hospitality isn’t just service—it’s energy. And here’s the truth: energy cannot be faked. You feel it. You know it. It’s in how people show up, in the care they give, and […]

Recently, I interviewed a chef who shared a perspective that blew me away. You know I have a taste for chefs—they don’t sugarcoat. Like this one, he revealed that he evaluates every job opportunity using the four elements: AIR – WATER – EARTH – FIRE. Because, as in the kitchen, the magic lies in how

I had a conversation with a VP from a buzzing hospitality company about the future of the industry. He posed a question that lingered in the air, shimmering like the promise of a golden era in hospitality: “What do you think is missing for us to enter the golden age of hospitality? If you could

  This will change the hospitality industry worldwide forever. From 2025 through 2030, the hotel industry is expected to grow like never before. Over 1,000 new hotels are projected to open each year globally, creating tens of thousands of roles in operations, management, and guest services annually. We’re entering a true Golden Age of Hospitality,

I recently interviewed a candidate in a room so thick with ego, I could almost smell it – it was practically dripping off the walls! You know that feeling, right? When there’s so much self-importance in the air, you’re just waiting for it to collapse and land on your head. Here’s the thing: there’s a

This moment hasn’t led me to something new, but back to what truly matters: the heart of hospitality. When I first entered this industry, it was the love for people and the thrill of discovery that drew me in. Now, as a self-employed professional running my own recruitment and coaching agency, my purpose has deepened:

Now that’s a true nightmare! We’ve all seen the Hashtag #OpenToWork banners, but maybe LinkedIn should introduce a Ghosting banner for those recruiters who vanish on candidates like a phantom after they interview them. Ghosting in recruitment is the real horror story! If you’re leaving candidates stranded in the dark forever, like ghosts lost in

  After more than one decade of interviewing chefs, working elbow-to-elbow with them, I’ve watched the industry transform. The way we approach food and hospitality? It’s a whole new game. Shall we take a bite out of what’s next? Once upon a time, we gathered. We ate, we drank, we celebrated. Food was fuel, drinks

Because it’s in tune with where the world is heading! An Executive Vice President, People and Culture, came to me very frustrated with his recruitment needs. He was fed up with the same old problems: positions taking forever to fill, new hires burning out quickly, and the current team’s energy sinking. He knew something had

They tell you that Chefs are just good at cooking. Truth is, Chefs are a recruiter’s dream. It’s no secret that we’ve served up more Chef placements than anything else! 99% of Chefs don’t just cook—they show up and set the GOLD standard when it comes to the recruitment game. Here’s why Chefs are a