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Hospitality Recruiters in Hawaii

We recruit proven department heads and unit leaders for resorts, hotels and full-service restaurant groups across Hawaii, from Waikiki to Maui, Kauai and the Island of Hawaii.

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Resort and hotel recruiting in Hawaii

Hawaii is one of the country's most resort-heavy markets, from Waikiki's hotels to destination resorts on Maui, Kauai and the Kohala Coast. Island roles add relocation, housing and cost-of-living questions to every search. We recruit general managers, F&B directors, directors of rooms and housekeeping, and front office managers.

Restaurant management recruiters in Honolulu and Maui

Resort outlets and independent restaurant groups hire general managers, executive chefs and kitchen managers. We recruit employed managers on the islands and on the mainland.

What hospitality managers earn in Hawaii

Role (BLS category)HawaiiU.S. median
Food service managers$87,800$69,390
Lodging managers$114,070$69,250

Median annual pay, May 2025. Hawaii pays well above the national median for both roles, and lodging managers earn among the highest pay in the country. Offers still need to account for housing and the cost of living. See every role in our salary guide.

How we recruit in Hawaii

You don't need a recruiter down the street. Every search runs the same way: we learn the role by phone or video, set pay against Hawaii data, recruit employed managers at comparable properties through direct outreach, and send you a short list of vetted candidates. You pay nothing until you hire. Our fee is 18% of first-year base salary, with a $9,000 minimum, and every placement carries a six-month (180-day) replacement guarantee.

Roles we recruit in Hawaii

Hotel General ManagerAssistant General ManagerFront Office ManagerDirector of HousekeepingFood & Beverage DirectorBanquet & Catering ManagerRestaurant General ManagerExecutive ChefKitchen ManagerPrivate Club Manager

Areas we cover

  • Oahu (Honolulu and Waikiki)
  • Maui
  • Kauai
  • Island of Hawaii (Kona and Kohala Coast)
  • Lanai

FAQs

Yes. We recruit resort, hotel and restaurant managers on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Island of Hawaii and Lanai.

Yes, and we qualify them on relocation, housing and cost of living before they interview, so you meet people who are ready to make the move.

We work on contingency: our fee is 18% of the hire's first-year base salary, with a $9,000 minimum, and you pay nothing until you hire. Every placement carries a six-month (180-day) replacement guarantee.

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Other markets we serve

California

We recruit proven department heads and unit leaders for hotels, resorts, private clubs and full-service restaurant groups across California, from Los Angeles and San Diego to the Bay Area and Wine Country.

Nevada

We recruit proven department heads and unit leaders for resorts, hotels and full-service restaurant groups across Nevada, from Las Vegas to Reno and Lake Tahoe.

Arizona

We recruit proven department heads and unit leaders for resorts, hotels, golf and private clubs, and full-service restaurant groups across Arizona, from Scottsdale and Phoenix to Tucson and Sedona.

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Contingency fee, a vetted shortlist and a six-month replacement guarantee.

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Last updated October 16, 2026