Unlock Potential with our Hospitality Staffing Experts
In today’s competitive hospitality industry, securing the right talent is no small feat. That's where hospitality staffing agencies like Goodwin Recruiting come in. We specialize in providing tailored recruitment and staffing solutions to help you find top-tier professionals who not only meet your operational needs but also align perfectly with your company culture. Reach out today to learn how we can help you build a team that elevates your business!
Our success is driven by a team of seasoned hospitality professionals who bring firsthand industry experience and deep market knowledge to every search. One of our recruiting partners serves on the James Beard Book Awards Subcommittee, reflecting our industry expertise and leadership. Trusted by both clients and candidates, our recruiters are known for their integrity, insight, and ability to identify talent that delivers immediate and lasting impact. From emerging leaders to executive-level professionals, Goodwin Recruiting is dedicated to connecting exceptional people with exceptional opportunities and helping hospitality businesses thrive nationwide.
Specialized Hospitality Staffing Firm
For over 25 years, Goodwin Recruiting has been the go-to source for companies seeking top talent through expert hospitality staffing and professional recruiting services. Count on us to identify exceptional candidates for a wide range of specialized roles. Our recruiters understand the nuances of hospitality staffing and other industry specialties, including:
Helping You Find Exceptional Hospitality Talent
Understanding Your Talent Needs
- Your team, goals, and growth plans come first. By evaluating your current staffing structure, key skill gaps are identified that may be holding your operation back. Whether you are seeking a General Manager to lead a luxury hotel, an Executive Chef to elevate a high-end kitchen, or a Director of Sales to drive revenue at a premier resort, every hire is aligned with your operational objectives and long-term vision.
Hospitality Expertise That Delivers Results
- You benefit from industry-specific expertise and an efficient, streamlined hiring process. Hospitality salary trends and market insights help you stay competitive, while access to a broad network of both active and passive hospitality professionals ensures you are connected with top-tier talent exactly when you need it.
A Proven Approach to Hospitality Staffing
You gain more than technical expertise. Every candidate is evaluated for cultural fit and adaptability to ensure they can succeed within your unique hospitality environment. This proven approach to hospitality staffing includes a thorough screening process designed to deliver confident, lasting hires.
- Cultural and Operational Alignment
- Each candidate is carefully assessed for relevant experience, problem-solving ability, and interpersonal strengths, ensuring alignment with your company’s values, leadership style, and operational demands.
- Rigorous Screening and Vetting
- Only the most qualified hospitality professionals move forward in the process. This saves you time and effort while providing a refined selection of top-tier candidates who are prepared to integrate seamlessly into your team.
Top-Rated Hospitality Recruitment Experts
You work with a team of hospitality recruitment experts who understand the challenges of finding exceptional talent in a competitive market. With years of experience and an extensive network, you gain access to skilled professionals across all hospitality specialties exactly when you need them.
How Our Expertise Works for You
- Fast Access to Talent
- By maintaining ongoing relationships with active and passive candidates, you can fill critical roles quickly, keeping your operations running smoothly without delay.
- Flexible Staffing Solutions
- Whether you need temporary support during peak seasons, permanent leadership hires, or entire teams for new openings, your staffing strategy adapts to your evolving business needs.
- Consistency You Can Count On
- Every candidate you meet is part of a curated pool of professionals who meet high standards. This allows you to hire with confidence without restarting the search each time a role opens.
- Attracting the Best Professionals
- Your opportunities and workplace strengths are actively highlighted. This helps you draw in top talent that aligns with your culture and long-term goals.
Partnering with our top-rated hospitality staffing experts ensures that you not only fill roles but also build a reliable team that drives your success now and in the future.
Our Hospitality Recruiting Experts
Aimée Krisfalusi
Senior Recruiting Partner
Charlotte, NC
Alan McArthur
Regional Director of Recruiting
New Hudson, MI
Alejandro Jimenez
Recruiting Partner
Los Angeles, CA
Andrew Busby
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
Atlanta, GA
Andrew Woodbury
Senior Recruiting Partner
Chattanooga, TN
Angela Dupont
Senior Recruiting Partner
Houston, TX
Anita Moren
Senior Recruiting Partner & Recruiting Partner Mentor
Phoenix, AZ
Anthony Leone
Area Director
New York, NY
Antonio A. Soto
Senior Recruiting Partner
Orlando, FL
Arsham Kamali
Senior Recruiting Partner and Learning & Resource Specialist
Tampa, FL
Ben Irwin
Senior Recruiting Partner and Learning & Resource Specialist
Louisville, KY
Ben Riggs
Area Director
Seattle, WA
Bettina Short
Recruiting Partner
Atlanta, GA
Bill Jenkins
Recruiting Partner
Naples, FL
Bill Shea
Senior Recruiting Partner
Montgomery, TX
Bob Otey
Senior Recruiting Partner
Indianapolis, IN
Brett Hume
Senior Recruiting Partner
Nashville, TN
Brian Menzie
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
Fort Wayne, IN
Bryan Chaffee
Senior Recruiting Partner
Pittsburgh, PA
Casey Conger
Senior Recruiting Partner & Recruiting Partner Coach
Milwaukee, WI
Catherine Kosiba
Senior Recruiting Partner
Louisville, KY
Charilynn McKennedy
Senior Recruiting Partner & Recruiting Partner Mentor
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Charlene Eddy
Senior Recruiting Partner
Nashville, TN
Charles Frede
Senior Recruiting Partner
Indianapolis, IN
Cheri Worthen
Senior Recruiting Partner
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Chuck Jaloski
Regional Director of Recruiting
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Claudia Pierro
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
Austin, TX
Dabian Cumberbatch
Recruiting Partner
New York, NY
Darren O’Dwyer
Senior Recruiting Partner
Minneapolis, MN
Darryl Downs
Senior Recruiting Partner
Bentonville, AR
David Fettes
Senior Recruiting Partner
Birmingham, AL
David Kim
Senior Recruiting Partner
Seattle, WA
Dustin Durrenberger
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
Chicago, IL
Ed Gromacki
Senior Recruiting Partner
Austin, TX
Elizabeth Wetherhold
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
New York, NY
Emily Lauro
Senior Recruiting Partner & Recruiting Partner Mentor
Brooklyn, NY
Eric Esterline
Senior Recruiting Partner
Algonac, MI
Erica Gillespie
Area Director
New York, NY
Erin Alcorn
Senior Recruiting Partner
Lexington, KY
Francesca Brajuha
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
Fort Lee, NJ
Frank Benzo
Senior Recruiting Partner
Lancaster, SC
Fred Lutz
Senior Recruiting Partner
Houston, TX
George Comunale
Senior Recruiting Partner
Tampa, FL
Ginny Pappaianou
Senior Recruiting Partner
Raleigh, NC
Greg Dickinson
Senior Recruiting Partner
Boston, MA
Greg Lynch
Recruiting Partner
Tampa, FL
Heather Dobler
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
Phoenix, AZ
Hunt Archbold
Senior Recruiting Partner
Atlanta, GA
James Kinder
Senior Recruiting Partner
Sag Harbor, NY
James Schreck
Senior Recruiting Partner
Denver, CO
Jamie Klüg
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
Chicago, IL
Jana Walker
Senior Recruiting Partner
Omaha, NE
Janene Stewart
Recruiting Partner
Jason Groupp
Senior Recruiting Partner
St. Louis, MO
Jeffrey Tryzbiak
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
Atlanta, GA
Jenn Egnot
Senior Recruiting Partner
Howell, MI
Jennie Tay
Senior Recruiting Partner
Atlanta, GA
Jennifer Forney
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
San Franciso, CA
Jeremy Hamon
Senior Recruiting Partner
Austin, TX
Jesse Slupianek
Senior Recruiting Partner
Chicago, IL
Jim Childs
Senior Recruiting Partner
Minneapolis, MN
Jo Chapman
Recruiting Partner
Virginia Beach, VA
Joe Nuno
Senior Recruiting Partner
Bakersfield, CA
Joey Paravati
Area Director
Richmond, VA
John Estes
IT Support Lead
Dallas, TX
John Watson
Senior Recruiting Partner
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
John Webb
Senior Recruiting Partner
Minneapolis, MN
Jonathan Penright
Recruiting Partner
Houston, TX
Josh Pace
Senior Recruiting Partner
Tallahassee, FL
Justin Petrovic
Senior Recruiting Partner & Recruiting Partner Mentor
Rochester, NY
Justine Giampietro
Senior Recruiting Partner
Cleveland, OH
Kalyn Schreckhise
Senior Recruiting Partner and Learning & Resource Coordinator
Quad Cities, IL
Karon Scalora
Senior Recruiting Partner
Austin, TX
Katie Nemecek
Senior Recruiting Partner
Toledo, OH
Katie Winkler
Recruiting Partner
Raleigh, NC
Kelly Buck
Senior Recruiting Partner
Reading, PA
Kenji Salz
Senior Recruiting Partner
Tucson, AZ
Kevin Burbine
Senior Recruiting Partner
Greenville, SC
Kevin Kusinski
Client Solutions Specialist
Atlanta, GA
Kimmerly Moore
Senior Recruiting Partner
Hampstead, NC
Kristan Caceres
Senior Recruiting Partner
Manchester, NH
Larry Chesner
Senior Recruiting Partner
Grand Rapids, MI
Latoya Gibbs, PhD
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training RPM
Portland, OR
Lisa Holy
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
Cleveland, OH
Malia Cappuccio
Senior Recruiting Partner
San Diego, CA
Marcel Kuenzler
Regional Director of Recruiting
Tampa, FL
Marcia Recks
Senior Recruiting Partner
St. Louis, MO
Marion Walker-Linsky
Recruiting Partner
New York, NY
Marisa Roberts
Senior Recruiting Partner
Washington, DC
Matt Bracher
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
Miami, FL
Matt Nathanson
Recruiting Partner
Los Angeles, CA
Matthew Forgione
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
Tampa, FL
Melissa Driza
Senior Recruiting Partner
West Palm Beach, FL
Melissa Montero
Area Director
Nashville, TN
Melody Coker
Senior Recruiting Partner
Dallas, TX
Michael Curatolo
Recruiting Partner
Chicago Tri-State Area (Chicagoland)
Michael Forgione
Senior Recruiting Partner
Delray Beach, FL
Michael Markson
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
Peoria, IL
Michael Percaccio
Senior Recruiting Partner
New York, NY
Michael Steffke
Senior Recruiting Partner
Detroit, MI







































































































