James & Cranwell

🌟 Caterer Middle East Awards are out 🌟 Congratulations to our exceptional placements Adriana Daci and Marco Di Pietro who have both been shortlisted for General Manager of the Year at Twiggy Dubai from RIKAS Hospitality Group and La Petite Maison (LPM). We’re incredibly proud of our outstanding clients Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Dubai, COYA Restaurant & Pisco Bar and The Ned Doha for their well-deserved nominations in the Pastry Chef, Hotel Restaurant General Manager of the Year, Independent Restaurant Team and In-house Marketing categories. Keep raising the bar in luxury hospitality! 👏 #TeamExcellence #LuxuryHospitality #AwardWinners #CatererMiddleEast

James & Cranwell's Summer News Flash Dubai Shatters Visitor Records 🌟 Hotelier Middle East reports Dubai welcomed a record-breaking 9.31 million visitors in the first half of 2024. Hotels achieved a stellar 78.7% occupancy rate. Euro Summer Surge  🇪🇺 Social media trends, such as #EuropeanSummer on TikTok, with 107.3 million posts, have caused a spike in travellers flocking to Europe. Business Travel Boom 📈 Global business travel spending is forecasted to skyrocket to $1.48 trillion in 2024, marking an 11.1% increase, according to GBTA | Global Business Travel Association. Sports Tourism 🏊 The Olympics in Paris has rocketed tourism, Forbes stated the city has seen “a tourist bump of around 20% and a hotel occupancy rate of over 80%” The city on the rise 🇺🇸 Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Jacksonville, FL opens in 2026, ushering in a new era of luxury downtown. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the US, Jacksonville’s Shipyards will feature a new sports complex, a proposed stadium for the Jacksonville Jaguars, a full-service marina and a public park. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up to date with the latest in Luxury Hospitality: http://eepurl.com/ivxjk2 #luxuryhospitality #hospitalitynews #dubai #jacksonville 

James & Cranwell are delighted to be working on the following roles… General Manager | Prestigious Private Members Club | New York City | $300,000.00 Managing Director | Luxury Hospitality Brand | UK | £300,000.00 Managing Director | Iconic Luxury Boutique Hotel | Los Angeles | $250,000.00 Chief Operating Officer | Restaurants | Luxury Lifestyle Hotel Group| Luxury Lifestyle Hotel Group | London, Malta and U.A.E. | €200,000.00 Director of Food & Beverage | Iconic Luxury Boutique Hotel | Los Angeles | $175,000.00 Executive Chef | Iconic Ultra-Luxury Hotel Brand | Philadelphia| $150,000.00 Culinary Director | Expanding Restaurant Group | New York City | $150,000.00 Director of Commercial Strategy | Prestigious Luxury Hotel | Taipei | $114,000.00 Director of Food & Beverage | Iconic Luxury Boutique Hotel | London | £TBD IT Manager | Luxury Restaurant Group | New York City | $90,000.00 Executive Chef | Iconic Ultra-Luxury Hotel Brand | Maldives | $82,000.00 NET Head Chef | Award-winning Mediterranean Restaurant | Bahrain | $80,000.00 NET Director of Food and Beverage | Luxury Beach Resort | Greece | €70,000.00 Executive Chef | Luxury Hotel Group | Athens | €60,000.00 NET General Manager | Iconic Luxury Restaurant | Dubai | AED 33,000.00 NET (Monthly) Restaurant General Manager | Iconic Ultra-Luxury Hotel Brand | Dubai | AED 25,000.00 NET (Monthly) Learning & Development Manager | Expanding Restaurant Group | Jeddah | SAR 18,000.00 NET (Monthly) General Manager | Expanding Restaurant Group | Jeddah | SAR 18,000.00 NET (Monthly) General Manager | French Mediterranean New Opening | Muscat | OMR 1,700.00 NET (Monthly) Please get in touch if interested and exceptional. #luxuryhospitality #career #opportunities #luxuryhospitalitycareers

James & Cranwell is thrilled to celebrate our placement, Vincent Monnier, on his promotion to Head Pastry Chef at the prestigious Three Michelin Star Hélène Darroze at The Connaught 🍰 We love seeing our placements excel and contribute to the success of our outstanding clients. Well done, Vincent! 👏 #CareerSuccess #JamesAndCranwell #CulinaryExcellence

Is anyone else OBSESSED with the return of this iconic collaboration? 💙 We are thrilled about our client, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and their partnership with DOLCE&GABBANA at Four Seasons Taormina. A prime example of retail and hospitality excellence. #luxuryhospitality #retailcollaborations #hospitalitytakeover

James & Cranwell are looking for a Head of Talent Acquisition as we continue to expand our London team. At James & Cranwell, our passion for luxury hospitality drives us to excel. We believe that outstanding talent is the cornerstone of our success. Do you have exceptional team management skills and a commitment to excellence? If so, we want to hear from you. Email us at: paul@jamesandcranwelll.com #jobopening #career #recruitment #executivesearch

Success Story: James & Cranwell's placement, Adriana Daci, General Manager of Twiggy Dubai, from RIKAS Hospitality Group 🌟 "Most headhunters treat you as just a CV, at James & Cranwell there is a relationship with every candidate," says Adriana Daci. Highlighting her personalised experience, she adds, "Jake was very punctual, responsive, and guided me through every step to make the right decision." We caught up with Adriana regarding the rise of luxury retail takeovers in hospitality, as she shared her insights after successfully executing a unique Ralph Lauren collaboration last year. Q: What excites you about working with different brands in partnership? Adriana shared the benefits of working with exclusive brands for limited-time pop-ups, as they create memorable brand experiences and drive customers to the venue through word-of-mouth or online content. Q: What is your definition of luxury? "Luxury encompasses it all: it is providing royal service for our guests, from quality food and beverage, the look and feel of the place, to personal engagement to create unforgettable memories" We are thrilled to celebrate Adriana's continued success at Twiggy, marking over two and a half years of exceptional service! #LuxuryHospitality #CandidateSuccess #Dubai

On behalf of James & Cranwell, happy 4th of July to our valued American clients! Here's to celebrating together 🇺🇸 #4thJuly #LuxuryHospitality #USA

James & Cranwell Newsflash 💥 Luxury hospitality continues to boom! We have seen a rise in sustainable travel initiatives, along with a surge in hotel openings worldwide. ⭐ Middle East Spotlight: Saudi Arabia’s market sees a $1.7 trillion investment in sustainable tourism, Hotelier Middle East stated. A surge in demand for candidates and clients in the hospitality sector. In 2023, Saudi Arabia welcomed 27 million tourists, exceeding expectations. ⭐ Europe's New Luxury Leader: Bodrum Bodrum is rapidly emerging as a top ultra-luxury destination. Continual ultra-luxury openings this summer and Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts have announced their opening in 2026. Condé Nast Traveller coined Bodrum the 'hedonist hotspot'. ⭐ London’s Ultra-Luxury Demand: London continues to attract ultra-luxury hospitality investments. Two iconic hotel openings this summer: the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair and the much anticipated The Chancery Rosewood. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up to date with the latest in Luxury Hospitality: http://eepurl.com/ivxjk2 #luxurytrends #hotelopenings #luxehotspot

Candidate spotlight 🦁 James & Cranwell caught up with our successful placement Dugald M. on his journey as Membership Director at Casa Tua New York, sharing his experience with us: “Working with James & Cranwell has been fantastic. Yasemin’s personalised, attentive approach, seamless service, and dedication have made a big difference." Here are some of his insights as a leader in luxury hospitality: 🔹 Defining Luxury: "Luxury is exceptional quality and personalised service that exceeds expectations. It's about creating a meticulously crafted environment for ultimate comfort and exclusivity." 🔹 Creating 'WOW' Experiences: "A 'WOW' moment is when you truly listen to your clients and personalise their experience in unique ways. Like at Carriage House, where we customized everything from menus to music, making every guest feel special." 🔹 Favourite Event: "The tennis tournament on Necker Island with Richard Branson in 2018 was unforgettable. The stunning location, amazing people, and unique activities made it truly special." #leadership #luxuryhospitality #recruitment #success