We were recently engaged by a well-known Los Angeles hospitality group to appoint a General Manager for their newest all-day dining concept in Ojai, California.

The brief called for an accomplished hospitality leader with extensive California experience, a hands-on management style, and the capability to drive excellence across people, product, and performance. This individual needed to bring structure to a high-volume environment while cultivating a positive, service-driven team culture.

Following a targeted search across the local and broader California market, we identified a standout candidate, initially through strategic market mapping but ultimately placed through our existing network.Benjaminhad connected with her previously and knew immediately that her profile, leadership approach, and operational depth would be an exceptional match for the brief.

Her background includes senior leadership roles across premium hotels, restaurants, and multi-outlet environments, with a proven track record in team development, operational discipline, and elevating the guest experience. She brings a combination of structure, creativity, and commercial acumen that aligns perfectly with the direction of the venue.

From brief to placement, the entire process was completed within two weeks—an excellent outcome for both our client and candidate, and a clear demonstration of the value of a considered, consistent and connection-driven search process.