Gecko Hospitality
The nation's leading hospitality recruiting firm — connecting credentialed culinary and hospitality talent with employers who demand excellence.
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Offices Across North America
Retention Rate
Years in Business
Built on Trust. Backed by Results.
Founded in 2000, Gecko Hospitality has grown into the nation's premier hospitality recruitment firm, with more than 100 offices across North America. Our award-winning network connects top-tier talent with the most respected brands in restaurants, hotels, resorts, senior living, and more. We combine national reach with local expertise, ensuring our franchise partners and their clients get the right candidates, the first time.
Executive Recruiting for Hospitality
Every Gecko recruiter is an insider who understands hospitality. We don't generalize — we place managers, chefs, and executives with speed, efficiency, and a commitment to long-term retention.
Candidate Access
Proprietary National Database
Access to a highly qualified candidate pool, significantly accelerating the hiring process.
Established Reach
25+ Years of Industry Network
A nationwide network built over decades, allowing us to quickly identify candidates and reducing time-to-hire.
Long-Term Fit
Culture & Skill-Based Matching
Candidates are matched based on both technical skills and cultural fit to support long-term success.
Trusted by Leading Hospitality Organizations
From independent restaurants to global hotel brands, Gecko's clients trust us to find the talent that keeps their operations excellent and their teams intact.
"I asked [Gecko] to find me the magic unicorn candidate and they delivered results. I would highly recommend them to anyone and Gecko will always be my first choice when using an outside recruiter."
— Emily R.
Sandestin Beach Hotel, Ltd.
The Triumph Advantage
A Global Workforce Model Founded on Education
Designed to support culinary & hospitality professionals and their employers worldwide.
Educate
Accredited culinary education that builds kitchen + business skills and career readiness at scale.
Develop
Structured upskilling and workforce development programs that build retention, leadership, and internal mobility.
Deploy
Targeted recruiting and placement that connects qualified talent to operational needs.
Educate
Accredited culinary education that builds foundational skills, business acumen, and career readiness at scale.
Develop
Structured upskilling and workforce development programs that build retention, leadership & internal mobility.
Deploy
Targeted recruiting and placement that connects qualified talent to operational needs.
The result is a workforce strategy employers can implement at scale.