Hospitality & Entertainment Executive Search Capabilities
OUR PROMISE
Here to exceed your unique hiring and talent needs.
Comhar Partners was formed with the purpose of having all of the capabilities of larger firms while being more nimble and entrepreneurial in the marketplace. In the spirit of collaborating, connecting, and cultivating, we differentiate ourselves by building familial relationships with our clients - being their partner and advisor every step of the way. This is exhibited by our qualified people, one-firm approach, and our broad service offerings.
In addition to providing talent recruitment services, we provide built-in advisory services and a success guarantee with every search. This includes a detailed compensation analysis, an in-depth personality inventory, and the assignment of an Executive Coach to provide onboarding and acculturation consulting.
Our adept team of consultants and project managers complete end-to-end recruiting solutions, with an emphasis on collaboration. Comhar Partners uses a proprietary, fully integrated, cloud-based talent management software solution for data management and applicant tracking, to ensure an efficient and effective project for you.
OUR EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROCESS
At Comhar Partners we understand that attracting top talent for C-suite, Executive, and Management level positions that are considered mission-critical for the organization requires an expert. Our consultants hold a comprehensive understanding of different industries and functional roles to guarantee finding your best-fit leader who will make a lasting impact within your organization. Our consultants work to build an appropriate framework for compensation and retention while identifying industrious and unique leaders that fit into your organization. Our unique and innovative approach allows our clients' unparalleled resources and unmatched results.
The need for qualified executives is drastically outpacing the supply.
OUR EXPERIENCE
Parker Hospitality is a hospitality company based in Chicago that conceptualizes, develops, manages and operates a portfolio of restaurants and lounges including The Hampton Social, Nisos Mediterranean, and The Bassment.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Head of Culinary, Partner - The Hampton Social
- General Manager - Nisos Mediterranean
What If Syndicate is the parent company to an award-winning portfolio of brands including: Maple & Ash, etta Restaurant, 8 Bar, and Aya Pastry (Commercial Bakery), each contributing to the hospitality group.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Vice President, Information Technology
- Chief Operating Officer
- Director, Human Resources
- Director, Marketing & Communications
Maple & Ash is redefining today's steakhouse experience, one moment at a time. With a menu crafted by a two-Michelin-star chef, and a wine list named 'one of the most outstanding in the world' by Wine Spectator, they find a way to make every celebrations one to remember.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- General Manager, Chicago
- General Manager, Scottsdale
Established in 1989, Continental Services has transformed from a coffee and vending expert to a top-tier events, contract dining, and refreshment provider. Our Midwest-based culinary expertise ensures innovative, high-quality service for clients and guests alike.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- President, Dining Division
- Senior Vice President General Manager, Events
- Vice President, Hospitality
- Assistant Controller
Hilton has thirteen brands, more than 4,700 properties, and more than 160,000 team members across owned and managed properties and corporate offices. Hilton is the world's leading hospitality company.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Vice President, National Sales
- Vice President, Regional Revenue Management
- Vice President, Operations - Eastern Region
- Vice President, Human Resources
- Head of Food and Beverage
- Senior Director, E-commerce
The Elysian opened in the depths of the hotel downturn but has received strong reviews. Elysian was named the best U.S. hotel in a survey by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Now known as the Waldorf Astoria Chicago.
POSITION PLACED:
- Vice President, Sales
- Vice President, Engineering
- Hotel General Manager, Chicago
Delaware North is a global leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry. The company annually serves more than a half-billion guests across three continents, including at high-profile sports venues, airports, national and state parks, restaurants, resorts, hotels and casinos.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Vice President, FP&A
- Vice President, Corporate Development
Grainger is a Fortune 500 industrial supply company, founded in 1927 in Chicago originally to supply motors direct to consumers. With 60 million orders a year, Grainger is the 11th largest e-commerce retailer in North America with 20 billion in revenue annually. A complete digital transformation of this organization in the last 15 years brought them from a fully catalog business to a leading e-commerce company.
POSITION PLACED:
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Vice President, Infrastructure
- Vice President, Group Product Management
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is Southern California’s newest luxury resort featuring a 17-floor hotel tower with 432 guest rooms. Millions of visitors each year will now be able to enjoy a premier “stay and play” experience with more than 7,200 slots, five high-limit gaming rooms, and entertainment.
POSITION PLACED:
- Talent Acquisition Manager
Asticou Inn is located in Northeast Harbor, Maine. The Asticou Inn has forty-eight rooms, with thirty-one rooms in the Main Inn and seventeen rooms in their adjacent accommodations: Cranberry Lodge, Blue Spruce, Bird Bank, and the Topsiders.
POSITION PLACED:
- General Manager
- Assistant General Manager
OUR HOSPITALITY PRACTICE
Comhar Partners understands the competitive and rapidly evolving landscape faced by the Hospitality industry. Our greatest strength is our ability to partner with our clients and provide a high-quality, timely, and value-added solution for a wide range of industries. Our team in the hospitality space is an innovative and experienced group of management consultants who understand the particular challenges of attracting and recruiting highly qualified leaders within this landscape. We have led executive search programs across the nation to build a competitive advantage for our clients. Regardless of the size and the corporate culture of your business, we have the team to provide outstanding candidates to fill your management search needs. Our industry expertise, professionalism, integrity, and high-touch processes enable our Hospitality Team to gain credibility with clients, candidates, and industry leaders on a national basis.
YOUR DEDICATED TEAM
