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Your Job Is Filling Tables, Not Filling Positions.

We'll Take The Recruiting Off Your Plate.

Gecko Hospitality helps restaurant and hotel operators hire leaders who actually deliver service excellence. We move fast, stay confident in our recommendations, and don't waste your time with bad interviews. Let's fill your critical role.

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Jeremy Nichols

I specialize in placing salaried leadership roles, including Executive Chefs and GMs, as well as CFOs and SVPs, across hotels, private clubs, restaurants, and residential communities such as HOAs, condos, and resorts. I quietly deliver the kind of talent you don’t find on job boards.


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THE PROBLEM

Every Hospitality Operator Tells Us The Same Story

Before We Start Working Together.

Roles sit empty for weeks. Indeed floods your inbox with unqualified applicants. You conduct interviews that go nowhere. And every desperate hire quits within 90 days, leaving you back at square one.


Hundreds of applicants, almost none of them qualified. You're screening instead of leading.


Every week a position is empty is a week your business bleeds revenue and burns out your team.


Bad-fit hires don't stick. You're caught in an endless cycle of recruiting and replacing.


Generic recruiters don't know hospitality. They send you certified, not capable.

OUR APPROACH

We Know The Difference Between

A Resume And A Leader.

Twenty years in hospitality recruiting means we’ve seen every type of operator, from those who talk a good game to those who actually deliver. We only send you the latter. No job board spam. No unvetted strangers. Just pre-screened professionals who have proven they can handle your world.

Deep industry knowledge - We know the difference between someone who's certified and someone who can actually deliver under pressure during a Saturday night rush.

Zero resume flooding - Every candidate we send is pre-screened, vetted, and aligned with your roles, culture, and timeline. No wasted interviews or time sinks.

Fast turnaound - We deliver qualified candidates as quickly as possible because your schedule can’t afford to wait.

Flexible hiring models - Direct hire, contact, or retained search. We fit your process and your budget, not the other way around.

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Stop Screening.

Start Hiring.

Choose the call that fits your timeline. All calls are free, no-pressure consultations. We'll talk about your needs, share insights, and explore how we can help you find leaders who actually know how to run the floor.

"Why Hospitality Operators Trust Gecko"

"I have worked with Gecko Hospitality for 8 years and I have never worked with such a tremendous staffing agency. The quality of candidates exceeds

expectations every time. They have placed 3 high-level positions for us this year and they have been a perfect fit. They get to know your hotel from the

operations to the culture to make sure they find the best candidate. As an HRD it is great to have an agency that you can rely on and have a great partnership with. THANK YOU!"

Emily R.

Hunter’s Run Country Club

“I am happy to write this letter of recommendation on behalf of Jeremy at Gecko Hospitality Recruiting. Two years ago, after having difficulties

finding the "right fit" for our Director of Food & Beverage position, I reached out to Jeremy at Gecko Hospitality to see if he could assist with filling this key position on my team.

Jeremy was very responsive and professional. In order to make sure he was able to assist, he requested a meeting to come to our Club, meet some of the key players and tour our facilities. He made time in his busy calendar to do this right away. I believe Jeremy left with a clear understanding of what we needed because the stream of applicants opened immediately. If you are considering using Jeremy to assist with a search, I suggest you take the time to meet with him personally. You will be happy you did.”

Matthew L

BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB

“Jeremy Nichols placed us with an excellent recruiter, Jack Hrad. Jack took every detail to heart when selecting the best potential candidates for our needs. We were looking for a niche position for a private residence. Both Jeremy and Jack communicate in a professional and concise manner. We will certainly reach out to Gecko again, should the need arise. We would also recommend using Gecko for hospitality related headhunting.”

Leah M.

MEWBOURNE OIL COMPANY PRIVATE ESTATE

"I had a great experience with Gecko. Jeremy is a delight to work with. He truly understood our needs and provide us with quality candidates versus simply quantity. He paid attention to the details to ensure the candidate was in line with our needs/wants. He has also mastered the balance of following up and requesting updates instead of appearing pushy or bothersome. He has been available and flexible every time we needed to connect and has been very patient in working with our schedules. "

Patty P.

sbe Hotels

"They know us and know our culture so it makes it easy to explain what we are looking for in a search. They have located 4 great candidates for us in the last 8 months. Great work and are family at this point. You are hard pressed to find search firm that cares about your team like they do."

Cody P.

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Ready to take the next step in your career? At Gecko Hospitality, we’re in the business of changing lives. We’ve helped over 40,000 professionals find great opportunities in the hospitality industry over the past 24+ years. Now, it’s your turn.