HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS
Executive Recruitment
FINDING YOUR BUSINESS THE TALENT TO DELIVER
Recruiting Senior Hospitality Leaders Who Build Brands, Lead Teams, and Deliver Results
From Executive Chefs to COOs — we find the leaders who take your venues, teams, and strategy to the next level.
At Dillamore Recruitment Group , we connect high-performing hospitality businesses with exceptional leadership talent across Australia and New Zealand.
We specialise in recruiting senior and executive-level professionals who bring vision, operational excellence, and commercial acumen to complex hospitality environments — from premium dining and multi-venue operations, to boutique groups, hotel portfolios, and franchised restaurant brands.
Our clients trust us to deliver leaders who can not only run outstanding operations, but build strong teams, shape brand experiences, and drive sustainable growth.
Who We Work With
We recruit senior leaders for hospitality groups of all sizes, including:
– Restaurant groups (franchise, corporate, and independent models)
– Hotel and resort groups
– Premium dining and hatted venues
– Multi-site bar and pub operators
– Lifestyle and entertainment precincts
– Food & beverage-led tourism and destination venues
Key Roles We Recruit
We specialise in senior and executive positions including:
● General Managers and Area Managers
● Group Operations Managers / Directors of Operations
● Venue Managers (flagship or high-volume sites)
● Executive and Group Executive Chefs
● Group F&B Managers / Heads of Hospitality
● Heads of People, Marketing, and Commercial
● CEOs, COOs, and Board-Level Appointments
Each role is approached with a deep understanding of the hospitality sector’s pace, culture, and service expectations — allowing us to deliver candidates who can lead with empathy, agility, and impact.
Our Difference
Hospitality is a people business — and so is recruitment. That’s why our approach is:
● Personalised: Every brief is tailored to your brand, culture, and goals.
● Proactive: We don’t wait for candidates to come to us — we go out and find them.
● Experienced: With deep industry knowledge, we understand what makes a great hospitality leader.
● Honest: We don’t just fill roles — we build lasting relationships based on trust and results.
Our Process
From briefing to onboarding, we handle every step with care and precision:
1. In-depth role briefing and organisational discovery
2. Targeted search and direct approach
3. Behavioural and competency-based interviews
4. Shortlisting and candidate reporting
5. Client interview coordination
6. Reference and background checks
7. Offer management and onboarding support
We act as an extension of your brand — ensuring a professional, positive, and
respectful experience for every candidate we engage.
Looking for senior hospitality leaders who can take your business forward?
Partner with Dillamore Recruitment Group and gain access to the best talent in the industry.