A recruiting practice built for hospitality, by hospitality.
JK Hospitality is a specialized talent advisory firm partnering with hotels, resorts, and hospitality operators on the leadership and management hires that define their success.
Our Story
Founded on relationships, refined by experience.
JK Hospitality was founded by hospitality professionals who spent careers inside the industry — operating properties, leading teams, opening hotels, and navigating the transitions that shape organizations. We built the firm we wished existed when we were on the operator side of the table.
Today, we partner with a curated set of hospitality organizations across the United States, advising on leadership hires, succession plans, and the cultural fit decisions that determine whether a placement endures for years or unwinds in months.
We are intentionally small. We choose the engagements we accept, and we honor every client with the same level of attention, discretion, and industry insight.
Our Mission
To strengthen the hospitality industry, one exceptional hire at a time.
Great hospitality is built by great people. Our mission is to ensure the leaders who define guest experiences, build operational discipline, and protect brand integrity are placed where they will thrive — and that hospitality organizations have a trusted partner in every leadership decision.
Industry Expertise
A focused practice with broad reach.
Luxury & Five-Star Resorts
Forbes, AAA Diamond, Leading Hotels, and brand-flag luxury properties.
Independent & Boutique Hotels
Lifestyle brands, design hotels, and owner-operated independents.
Management Companies
Third-party operators, asset-light platforms, and regional portfolios.
Ownership Groups
Private equity, family office, REIT, and ownership-led organizations.
Our Approach
Consultative, confidential, and built around your organization.
Listen first
Every engagement begins with understanding your culture, operational priorities, and the unwritten standards you hold.
Curate, don't aggregate
We present a refined shortlist of evaluated candidates, never an inbox of resumes.
Protect every conversation
Confidentiality is the foundation of trust — for both our clients and the executives we engage.
Partner past the offer
Our work continues through onboarding and integration to give every placement the strongest possible start.