Candidates, Hospitality Professionals

dedicated to Careers in Hospitality for hospitality Professionals, from juniors to managers, directors, seniors and c-level board executives.

Whether you're a rising star or seasoned professional, high potentials to hospitality gurus, CourtesyMasters assists you take the next step in your hospitality career. Share your CV, explore curated roles, or speak directly with our Recruitment Consultants and Partners to discover where your ambition can thrive.
Your talent deserves more than a generic match. Since 1999, CourtesyMasters has guided exceptional hospitality professionals toward roles worthy of their ambition, across leading employers worldwide. Whether you are a proven leader or a rising one ready for the next step, your ambition is where we begin. Discreetly, professionally, personally.

A career, not just a move

Your next role in hospitality is part of a longer story. So we take time to understand your ambitions, your strengths, and the way you lead, then match you where you will truly grow. Our approach is personal, confidential, and built on lasting relationships across the global hospitality industry. Move forward with clarity, with confidence, and with the right opportunity.

Opportunities you will not find advertised

The best roles in luxury hospitality are rarely posted. We connect you with leading hotels, high-end food and beverage concepts, private estates, and international hospitality groups, often long before a vacancy becomes public. You gain discreet guidance, honest career advice, and access to a network built over decades of trust. Every conversation stays confidential, and every introduction is made with care.

Explore open roles → or talk to our team →.

Consider this your personal invitation. We would be honoured to welcome you.

Larissa Zwart‍
Team CourtesyMasters

Services that move hospitality careers forward

Leadership pipeline built for future hotel General Managers
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Executive Search
Top Matches
Executive search case study: Confidential Director placement
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Executive Search
Top Matches
Hospitality recruitment success: Executive Chef in Beirut
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Executive Search
Top Matches
Executive level hospitality placement in private equity portfolio
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Executive Search
Top Matches

Process for Candidates

Confidential Search
Hospitality Careers
Interview Prep
Guidance 
Career Transition
We guide you step-by-step through our tailored process. From initial conversation to confidential interviews and final offer. We ensure you're supported at every turn.

Professional Development & Growth

Career Coaching
Leadership Track
Ambitions
Role Elevation
Whether you aim to lead a team, manage a brand, start in hospitality or expand internationally, we guide you in refining your profile, clarifying your ambitions and preparing for your next career move.

Personal Career Management

Executive Planning
Career Mapping
Long-term Growth
1-on-1 Career Advice
We don’t just look at your experience we also look at your trajectory. Expect candid advice, smart positioning, and career planning based on your goals, lifestyle, and timing.

Submit Your Curriculum Vitae

Strategy Call
Talent Discovery
Candidate Matching
Profile Review
Share your CV to receive an initial review by one of our consultants. If there’s a match or even a near match we’ll invite you for a personal introduction to understand your goals and identify where you thrive best.

Membership

Exclusive Access
Talent Ranking
Private Listings
Invited Search
Early Match
Gain exclusive access to curated searches and become part of our ranked talent pool. As a listed member, you’re considered early in confidential mandates and matched faster to opportunities others never see.

Future of Work

Automation, technology requirements, hybrid leadership, global mobility the rules are changing. Stay ahead with insights into how roles evolve and what will be expected of tomorrow’s leaders.
Hospitality Trends
Future Leadership
Workplace Innovation
Next Gen
Technology
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What others say

CourtesyMasters is the global leader in hospitality executive search, management recruitment, search & selection, and assessments + talent due dilligence. We are known for our inclusivity and unmatched discretion. We connect top talent with premier opportunities worldwide, offering a seamless and confidential experience tailored to every career stage.
Rated at a
9.7
It's rather simple and complex at the same time. CourtesyMasters delivers. Direct communication. Promise=promise. Long-term.
Director of Human Resources, Hotel Group
Working with CourtesyMasters is a true long term partnership. They fully understand your company, need, culture and always go the extra mile to find the right candidate. Thanks for all you do!
CCO, Hotel Chain, USA
Integrity, honesty, and always looking for the perfect match. Confidence in the candidates and always open for a good conversation.
General Manager, Hotel Chain, The Netherlands

We see people, not profiles.

Behind every job vacancy or CV is a person. We connect on a human level with candidates, clients, and partners. Human intelligence.

Discretion is our default.

We handle every career move and hire with the highest confidentiality. Trusted by both leaders and employers worldwide.

Driven by excellence.

We lead by example and with integrity, industry insight, and a commitment to lasting results for people and organizations.

Independent.

We lead by example and with integrity, industry insight, and a commitment to lasting results for people and organizations.

Inspirational

We lead by example and with integrity, industry insight, and a commitment to lasting results for people and organizations.

Effective

We lead by example and with integrity, industry insight, and a commitment to lasting results for people and organizations.

Excellence

We lead by example and with integrity, industry insight, and a commitment to lasting results for people and organizations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does your career management and coaching offering involve?

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Our career management and coaching services support senior hospitality professionals with career strategy, personal development and leadership growth. These are separate engagements, always agreed with you in advance. Read more about personal career management.

Can I register as a student or recent graduate?

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Yes. CourtesyMasters works with hospitality talent at every stage, from trainees and emerging talent to seasoned executives. Submit your CV and we will keep you in mind for opportunities that fit your ambitions and your stage of career.

How can I update or delete my personal data?

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You can request access, correction or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us. Every request is handled in line with our privacy policy and applicable data protection legislation.

What happens if there is no current match for my profile?

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With your consent, we keep your profile in our network for future opportunities. Many placements start long before a role becomes publicly available, so we will contact you discreetly the moment a fitting opportunity arises.

Can I apply confidentially if my current employer is in your network?

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Yes. Share any sensitivities during our first conversation and we will handle your profile with complete discretion. We agree with you in advance which employers may or may not be approached, and your CV is never shared without your approval.

Will CourtesyMasters share my CV with employers without my permission?

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No. CourtesyMasters only forwards your CV to an employer with your explicit approval. Your details are handled confidentially at every stage. Read more about how we protect confidentiality.

Do you assist me improve my interview skills?

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Yes, we regularly provide feedback to longlisted and shortlisted candidates. When you're matched to a role, we prepare you thoroughly, also regarding to interviews. In all other cases, we of course offer career and management consultancy on a retained basis.