Leisure & Hospitality Executive Search Specialists

Connecting Exceptional Leaders with the World of Leisure and Hospitality

The leisure and hospitality industry thrives on experience, service, and innovation — and at its heart lies great leadership. It’s no wonder that leisure and hospitality headhunters play such an essential role in finding those transformative leaders. From global hotel groups and restaurant chains to entertainment venues and travel brands, success in this fast-moving sector depends on leaders who can inspire people, deliver outstanding customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth.

At Executive Headhunters, we specialise in executive recruitment for the leisure and hospitality industry, helping organisations across the UK and internationally find senior leaders who combine commercial vision with operational excellence.

Why Choose Executive Headhunters for Leisure & Hospitality Recruitment?

🏨 Industry Expertise that Makes the Difference

We understand the challenges facing today’s leisure and hospitality leaders — from digital transformation and customer experience innovation to talent retention, ESG, and profitability in a competitive global marketplace.

Our consultants bring deep industry insight and proven executive search expertise, enabling us to identify and secure leaders who can transform performance and elevate guest experiences.

🎯 Tailored Executive Search for a Dynamic Sector

No two leisure or hospitality businesses are the same. That’s why our approach is entirely bespoke — designed around your brand, culture, and strategic priorities. We conduct targeted, confidential searches to deliver leaders who are the perfect fit for your organisation.

🌍 Global Reach, Personal Service

Our network spans the UK, Europe, and beyond. Whether you’re hiring a CEO for a multi-site hotel group, a Commercial Director for a restaurant brand, or a Digital Transformation Lead for a leisure operator, we can access senior talent worldwide — combining global reach with personal service.

Key Areas of Expertise

We recruit senior executives across all facets of the leisure and hospitality industry, including:

• Hotels & Resorts – Leadership across operations, guest experience, and brand management.
• Restaurants, Bars & Catering – Senior roles in group operations, franchising, and business development.
• Travel, Tourism & Attractions – Executives driving growth, partnerships, and customer engagement.
• Health, Fitness & Wellness – Leaders within gyms, spas, and health-focused leisure brands.
• Events, Venues & Entertainment – Management, commercial, and marketing leadership for large-scale venues.
• Hospitality Technology & Digital Experience – Executives advancing customer experience through data, AI, and digital innovation.
• C-Suite & Board-Level Roles – Including Managing Directors, Chief Operating Officers, and Chief Commercial Officers.

We understand the unique blend of creativity, commerciality, and customer focus that defines exceptional hospitality leadership.

Our Executive Search Process

🔍 Insight-Driven Research

We map the market to identify top-performing executives within leisure, hospitality, and adjacent industries. Our research-driven process ensures access to both visible and passive senior talent.

🧠 Leadership & Cultural Assessment

Every candidate undergoes a thorough evaluation covering leadership capability, operational experience, and alignment with your organisational culture and brand values.

💼 Long-Term Partnership

We build lasting relationships with our clients. From initial briefing to onboarding and beyond, our consultants act as trusted partners — committed to delivering leaders who create real impact.

Trusted Headhunters for the Leisure & Hospitality Sector

At Executive Headhunters, we pride ourselves on helping some of the most recognisable names in leisure, travel, and hospitality build exceptional leadership teams. Our success is driven by discretion, integrity, and a deep understanding of the people who make this industry special.

We don’t just fill senior roles — we help our clients recruit leaders who inspire teams, delight guests, and drive business performance.

Ready to Recruit Senior Leaders in Leisure & Hospitality?

Partner with Executive Headhunters to secure the executives who can deliver service excellence, brand growth, and commercial success.

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