Senior Hospitality Recruitment for Owner-Led and Premium Venues

We partner with owner-led restaurants and hospitality groups to deliver senior leadership hires through structured, professional recruitment engagements.

Selective. Discreet. Commercially aligned

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WHO WE WORK WITH

Skylark Hospitality works exclusively with hospitality businesses where leadership quality, discretion, and long-term fit matter.

We typically partner with:

  • Independent and owner-led restaurants

  • Small to mid-sized hospitality groups

  • Premium casual, fine dining, and destination venues

We do not operate as a high-volume staffing agency or job board.

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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

A Structured Approach to Senior Hiring

Senior hospitality recruitment requires more than CV circulation.

Our work is built around:

  • Clear role definition and market calibration

  • Confidential candidate engagement

  • Contractual clarity before introductions

  • Protection for both client and candidate

This ensures alignment, speed, and professional accountability on all sides.

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WHY CLIENTS ENGAGE SKYLARK

Clients typically engage Skylark when:

  • The hire carries operational or cultural risk

  • Discretion is required

  • Timing is sensitive

  • The cost of getting it wrong would be high

We are engaged when the cost of a mis-hire exceeds the fee.

FEES

Permanent recruitment is charged as a fixed percentage of the agreed annual salary, payable upon successful placement.
A replacement guarantee is offered in line with standard terms.

For owner-operated and priority venues, we also offer fixed-fee partnerships, structured according to scope and hiring requirements.

CONTACT

For senior or confidential appointments, you are welcome to get in touch.

Recruitment services are delivered under formal engagement terms agreed prior to candidate introductions.