Hotel and resort recruiting in North Carolina
North Carolina hiring spans urban hotels in Charlotte and Raleigh–Durham, mountain resorts and boutique inns around Asheville, golf resorts and clubs in Pinehurst, and coastal properties from Wilmington to the Outer Banks. We recruit general managers, assistant GMs, front office managers, directors of housekeeping and F&B directors.
Restaurant management recruiters in Charlotte and Raleigh
Restaurant groups in Charlotte, Raleigh–Durham and Asheville hire general managers, executive chefs and kitchen managers as those cities grow. We recruit employed managers from comparable concepts in North Carolina and in other states.
What hospitality managers earn in North Carolina
| Role (BLS category) | North Carolina | U.S. median |
|---|---|---|
| Food service managers | $74,080 | $69,390 |
| Lodging managers | $63,860 | $69,250 |
Median annual pay, May 2025. Food service managers in North Carolina earn above the national median, while lodging managers earn below it. See every role in our salary guide.
How we recruit in North Carolina
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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina
Areas we cover
- Charlotte
- Raleigh–Durham
- Asheville
- Pinehurst
- Wilmington
- Outer Banks
FAQs
Related reading
Hiring Strategy
How Much Do Hospitality Recruiters Charge? (2026 Fees)
Typical recruiter fees for hotel, resort, club and restaurant managers, what they're calculated on, and what to compare besides the percentage.
Market Insights
How Much Does a Restaurant General Manager Make?
Real 2025–2026 pay data for restaurant GMs, what pushes salaries higher, and how to judge an offer.
Hiring Strategy
How to Hire a Food & Beverage Director
What a great F&B director owns, where to find one, what to pay, and how to test candidates before you hire.
Other markets we serve
South Carolina
We recruit proven department heads and unit leaders for resorts, hotels, private clubs and full-service restaurant groups across South Carolina, from Charleston and Kiawah Island to Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach.
Nashville
Nashville is one of the busiest hospitality markets in the country, and one of the hardest to hire in.
Atlanta
Atlanta's mix of convention hotels, airport properties, private clubs and fast-growing restaurant groups makes it one of the Southeast's biggest markets for hospitality managers.
Hiring in North Carolina?
Contingency fee, a vetted shortlist and a six-month replacement guarantee.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 state wages, North Carolina, food service managers (via Wagedex)
- BLS OEWS May 2025 state wages, North Carolina, lodging managers (via Wagedex)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national medians)
Last updated October 16, 2026
