Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Hospitality Executive Recruitment
Hartstone Rochette is an international specialist hospitality executive search company that places people at the heart of everything we do. Our approach recognises that hospitality is an industry where success depends entirely on human capital. We view professionals as unique individuals rather than mere commodities, building long-term relationships that often span decades. With a diverse team of experts based across four countries, we combine global reach with personal service. Our deep sector knowledge and extensive network enable us to connect leading hospitality brands with exceptional talent while guiding professionals through their career journeys.Trusted by industry leaders, we deliver results through our rigorous process, expert screening, and understanding of complex organisational needs. Our commitment to integrity, transparency, and client satisfaction has established us as a respected partner in talent acquisition. We serve clients across hotels, restaurants, clubs, and food retail brands worldwide, specialising in C-suite and senior director placements. Our testimonials reflect our ability to consistently exceed expectations through our personalised approach and industry expertise.
Services
Executive Search
Talent Acquisition
Career Consulting
Hospitality Recruitment
Leadership Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialist hospitality recruitment expertise
- Our team maintains an unrivalled global industry network
- We implement a rigorous candidate screening process with expert analysis
- We provide tailored career development guidance for professionals
- Our success rate exceeds industry standards for placement retention
What people say
Outstanding results
Gifted recruiters
Dream team
Unrivalled network
Career champions
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies top-tier leadership talent for hospitality organisations globally. We specialise in C-suite and senior director placements across hotels, restaurants, and luxury service providers. Our rigorous process combines industry expertise with an extensive network to deliver exceptional matches that drive business success.
Talent Acquisition
We provide comprehensive talent acquisition solutions for hospitality businesses seeking skilled professionals at all levels. Our service covers permanent placements, contract roles, and interim management positions across various hospitality sectors. Our deep market knowledge ensures we match candidates' expertise with specific organisational needs for long-term success.
Career Consulting
Our career consulting service guides hospitality professionals through strategic career progression. We offer personalised advice on market opportunities, salary benchmarking, and skill development. Our consultants provide insider industry knowledge to help professionals achieve their career aspirations while maintaining ethical recruitment practices.
Hospitality Recruitment
We offer dedicated hospitality recruitment solutions covering hotels, restaurants, clubs, and food retail brands. Our specialists understand the unique challenges of this dynamic sector. We connect organisations with talent possessing the right blend of operational excellence and customer service expertise to drive business growth.
Leadership Solutions
Our leadership solutions focus on developing future-ready hospitality teams through strategic talent planning. We help organisations build leadership pipelines and succession strategies tailored to industry trends. Our approach combines market intelligence with cultural alignment assessments to ensure sustainable business growth through exceptional leadership.
People
Elsa Maitrehenry
Executive Consultant
With over 15 years in hospitality recruitment, Elsa specialises in connecting luxury brands with exceptional talent. Her expertise spans hotel management and restaurant operations.
Guillaume Rochette
Co-Founder
A recruitment innovator with 20+ years' experience, Guillaume has placed numerous executives in top hospitality brands. His network spans all major global markets.
Liz Hartstone
Co-Founder
Recognised as a leading hospitality recruitment expert, Liz has built successful teams for international hotel chains and Michelin-starred restaurants over 18 years.
Pauline Guillemin
Senior Recruiter
Specialising in luxury hospitality roles, Pauline brings 12 years' experience in matching professionals with prestigious brands across Europe and the Middle East.
Claude Rath
Industry Advisor
Former General Manager at Hotel Napolon Paris, Claude provides strategic guidance on hospitality leadership requirements and market trends.
Questions
What hospitality sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, exclusive clubs, and premium food retail brands globally.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Through rigorous screening, expert analysis, and leveraging our extensive industry network for precise matches.
Do you operate internationally?
Yes, with offices in London, Paris, Dallas, and Dubai covering all major hospitality markets.
What executive roles do you fill?
We specialise in C-suite positions and senior director roles across hospitality organisations worldwide.
How quickly can you source candidates?
Our average placement timeline is 8-12 weeks, prioritising quality over speed for optimal matches.
