Total Hospitality Sourcing

10/08/2023

Always love using this guide for suggestions when I run out of ideas and I’m in town.

Where to go now for wood-fired vegetables, elaborately prepared meats, crispy arancini, and more

03/02/2023

Nearly three years since the coronavirus pandemic upended the labor market, restaurants, bars, hotels and casinos remain perpetually short-staffed. But these workers didn’t disappear, they found better jobs.

19/01/2023

View from my office today.

14/01/2023

Hospitality jobs in DC - serious groups with serious plans require solid professionals. Let's talk.

28/06/2022

I’m in need of a marketing pro with 5+ years experience for a growing restaurant chain in the DC Metro.
Full time, benefits, opportunity for growth.
$75k +.
Great opportunity for the right candidate!

24/06/2022

We are searching for an executive chef with Michelin Star level experience to lead the team of a dynamic, cutting edge restaurant in Washington, DC. This individual must have excellent culinary skills and experience in high caliber restaurants. They must also be a progressive leader who is able to motivate and mentor a team with empathy, enthusiasm and grace. Creativity for regular menu changes is a must. This individual must also be capable of managing and controlling all costs.

REQUIREMENTS:
At least 5 years of BOH management experience with at least 3 years at the Executive Chef level cooking in notable kitchen of equal rank – Michelin/ James Beard
Guest centric philosophy and genuine desire to make people happy
Strong leadership and coaching experience
Must be highly organized and meticulous
Must be highly proficient with food costing, P&L, budgets and building forecasts
Good at building SOPs/manuals
Exceptional cooking abilities; ex*****on at high level
Must possess a positive attitude with the ability to be a strong mentor for staff
Experience managing staff of 20+ employees
BENEFITS:
Unlimited PTO plan
100% employer covered medical benefits
100% employer covered dental benefits
Free local gym membership
Access to Vision program
All major holidays off
Parental Leave program
Dining discounts
WMATA SmartBenefits Program
Access to a Personal Financial Advisor
Access to Professional Development Program
Relocation assistance consideration
EOE
Relocation expenses for the right person

23/06/2022

Good morning friends and family of the hospitality technology and hospitality management persuasions.
I appreciate your likes and follows as I gather steam.
Today I want to share with you some of positions I'm looking to fill and some of the candidates I have looking for positions.
Positions in Hospitality - DC, MD, VA, MA, NH and RI:
Chefs & FOH - I have opportunities ranging from sous and pastry chefs to exec in everything from casual dining to fine including Michelin starred and hotel exec positions.
Technology - I have opportunities west of the Mississippi including inside and outside reps for POS and gaming.
As far as candidates go, I've got several VP-level sales/enablement/marketing people and one sales manager/director, and one hunter-IC available for hire.
Looking for a new place to call home? Please do not hesitate to reach out.

22/06/2022

Hi all. You're probably wondering WTF is Smelson sending me now?
Well, I started a recruiting firm focused on Hospitality Technology and Hospitality Management.
I've been involved with both for the last three decades and I'm now connecting the people with positions with the people who want them.
I work contingency-only, which means there is no risk to the business owner unless I find the right person for the job. Simple.
If you're interested in finding your dream job, ping me.
If you're a hiring business, ping me. Your folks can't know everyone and most people don't let Linkedin know they're looking for something new. Some of them tell me though.