Levels in hospitality careers.
Since 1999, CourtesyMasters partners with employers in hospitality worldwide, from leading hotels, resorts, casinos, hospitality groups, private members’ clubs, fine dining concepts, and lifestyle-driven organisations to identify and secure exceptional leadership talent. We specialise in executive search within luxury hospitality, combining deep industry insight with a highly personalised, discreet approach.
We understand that appointing the right leader directly impacts culture, guest experience, brand positioning, and long-term profitability. That is why we go beyond traditional recruitment. Our process is research-driven, confidential, and tailored to the specific ambitions and dynamics of your organisation.
International networks
Through extensive international hubs, networks and a reputation built on trust, we connect you with individuals who not only meet the technical requirements of the role, but who truly fit your vision, values, and growth strategy. We act as long-term partners, not transactional recruiters, ensuring sustainable success at leadership level.
Your challenge is our commitment, since 1999
What sets CourtesyMasters apart is our depth of specialization and our unwavering commitment to quality over volume. We operate within a carefully cultivated international network built over years of trust in the luxury hospitality sector. This allows us to access high-calibre leaders who are often not actively on the market.
Our selective, research-led approach ensures that every shortlist is precise, relevant, and aligned with your strategic objectives. When partnering with CourtesyMasters, you gain more than a search firm, you gain a discreet advisor dedicated to protecting and strengthening your brand through exceptional leadership appointments.
What is your level and where could it take you?
You bring experience, ambition and character to the table. But are you in the right position for your level, your timing and your goals? At CourtesyMasters, we see beyond your job title. We show you where you stand in the industry and what’s next. Whether you're an emerging talent, trusted operational lead or seasoned executive, our Levels framework matches your expertise with the right opportunities and opens doors that match your potential, not just your past.
Explore our recruitment approach by level
Specialists
Your skill set deserves the right environment to shine. CourtesyMasters links hospitality specialists with brands that value precision, focus, and operational know-how.
Young Talents
Whether you are graduating or ready for your first big step, CourtesyMasters connects ambitious young talents with brands that invest in growth and potential.
Trainees
CourtesyMasters connects driven hospitality trainees with structured, high quality roles where learning, mentorship, and brand culture go hand-in-hand.
General Management
CourtesyMasters supports accomplished general managers and senior leaders in securing impactful positions with respected hospitality brands across the globe.
Didactic
You didn’t follow the textbook route, but your impact is undeniable. CourtesyMasters supports didactic professionals ready for the next career step in hospitality.
Executive
We support senior professionals in securing board level and executive hospitality roles with full confidentiality and precision matchmaking.
C-level
CourtesyMasters discreetly supports C-level professionals seeking impactful transitions into board, group, and executive roles across the hospitality world.
Operations & Assistant Management
You run the day-to-day, lead teams, and keep things moving. We match your operational strength with hospitality employers who value results and growth potential.
Interns
CourtesyMasters assists hospitality students and early starters to secure meaningful internships that build real-world experience with respected employers and brands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is headhunting?
Headhunting is the direct, proactive approach of specific professionals for a specific role, rather than waiting for applications. It is common for senior, scarce or confidential positions. CourtesyMasters has practised headhunting and direct sourcing for hospitality since 1999, always discreetly and with respect for everyone involved.
What is a boutique executive search firm?
A boutique executive search firm is a small, specialised practice that takes on a limited number of assignments with senior attention, in contrast to large, volume-driven firms. CourtesyMasters has worked this way since 1999: a dedicated team, deep hospitality roots and personal involvement from first briefing to final placement. Read more about us.
What is the difference between executive search and recruitment?
Recruitment typically fills open vacancies through advertising and applications. Executive search works the other way around: a consultant proactively identifies and approaches accomplished professionals, including those not actively looking, and guides both sides through a confidential, structured process. CourtesyMasters combines both disciplines, always with a hospitality focus.
What is executive search?
Executive search is a specialised form of recruitment for senior and hard-to-fill positions. Instead of waiting for applications, a search partner proactively identifies, approaches and assesses proven professionals, often confidentially. CourtesyMasters has applied this craft exclusively to hospitality since 1999, through a structured six-step methodology. Discover more about executive search services.
How can I report recruitment fraud or impersonation involving CourtesyMasters?
If you receive a suspicious message or offer that claims to come from CourtesyMasters, please contact us directly before responding. We will confirm whether the communication is genuine and take action to protect you.
Where is CourtesyMasters headquartered?
CourtesyMasters is headquartered in The Hague, The Netherlands, and works internationally from hubs in Madrid, Florence, Rome, London, Monaco and Cannes. See our locations for the full overview.
When was CourtesyMasters founded?
CourtesyMasters was founded in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in 1999. From Rotterdam to the world: over more than twenty-five years we have grown into an international hospitality search partner built on trust and discretion, working today from our headquarters in The Hague. Read more in our story.