Mastering the art of hospitality recruitment

Mastering the art of hospitality recruitment

I wanted to write a quick thank you for all of your hard work in presenting us with magnificent candidates. As you know, Gecko Hospitality is a new partner with Hard Rock but we are already seeing great results in the candidates you are providing us. Your communication and screening of candidates to match our needs are working. Keep up all of the great work. Kim Creighton VP Human Resources, Hard Rock Cafe International When premier employers in the hotel, restaurant, resort and casino industries seek top-shelf managerial talent and consummate professionals seek premier employers both turn to a company with a master s touch: Gecko Hospitality. Our mission: to provide exceptional restaurant/hospitality executive-search consultation and recruitment to our clients, while delivering the best service and expertise to our management candidates. Our values: we are guided by a strong commitment to values that ensure personal and professional success: honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, compassion, and above all, a strong work ethic to motivate excellent results for every candidate and every client. I appreciate all of your efforts in finding us the perfect fit. You made everything so easy and saved me a lot of time and searching. I will definitely be calling you again should I need another perfect fit at one of my hotels. Debi Fontenot Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, Dimension Development, Inc. (Portfolio includes Hilton Intercontinental, Marriott, and Starwood branded hotels.)

Getting the in the {right} people place is an art. Founded in 2003, Gecko Development Corporation and its dedicated franchise owners and recruiters throughout the United States are pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. Gecko Hospitality and Gecko Executive Hospitality create best-fit career connections between management-level hospitality professionals and the industry s most notable employers. Established by a seasoned hospitality recruitment executive, Gecko Development Corporation has become the nation s largest hospitality recruiting firm for restaurants, hotels, casinos, clubs, and resorts. What sets us apart and brings value to our clients is simple: our professional recruiters are CPC Certified (Certified Personnel Consultant) which requires a rigorous process of compliance with the highest industry standards of recruiting professionalism and ethics. These eminently qualified individuals have the highly advanced networking skills and proficiency with advanced technology to identify only the best professionals in two distinct business areas: Gecko Hospitality specializes in the placement of quality restaurant management professionals. Gecko Executive Hospitality concentrates on the hotel, resort, casino, and club recruitment segment of the industry. As a Certified Personnel Consultant, you are required to stay current with the laws surrounding employment. It costs money and requires an investment of time to achieve, but the education provides you with the confidence, performance and productivity required to succeed. The depth of our organization goes beyond the normal reaches of a recruiter. We can reach into any corner of the United States in a matter of hours and find those managers that are ready to go to open that restaurant or act as agents of change to the struggling restauranteur. Joan Koelbel, CPC, Gecko Hospitality Franchisee

It takes an experienced eye to match the {top} professionals with the top employers. Why Gecko Hospitality? We are skilled experts who ensure that restaurants, hotels, casinos, clubs, and resorts are properly staffed with the finest management professionals. We have the industry experience, vast resources, and trusted personal relationships that are vital to discovering top talent and ensuring that it perfectly complements the unique needs of each client we serve. Working together through a national network of regional recruitment offices encompassing all 50 states and Canada, our experienced recruiters and franchise owners have earned the trust of numerous Fortune 500 hospitality organizations and countless senior-level professionals who turn to us daily to help them best manage their careers. Our team has the technological skills, industry knowledge, and organizational support to secure the talent essential to continued growth and success. Gecko represents hundreds of hospitality clients, and works with renowned celebrity chefs to improve the visibility of our organization and reinforce the quality of our services to clients, career candidates, and franchise owners. We have a long, demonstrated record of success because we excel in four critical areas like no one else in our industry. Access to the best candidates within a strong database: Our national network of recruiters works as a team to ensure that every one of our offices finds and places only the best professionals from our vast, nationwide database of top candidates. Exceptional recruiters accessing advanced technology: Our highly experienced, CPC-certified team uses a rigorous interview process, and an extreme cutting-edge applicant tracking system (ATS) to place professionals with renowned organizations. Committed candidates: the professionals we recommend are loyal to our organization because we treat them well, providing the support they require to succeed, and the respect they deserve. Additional services: Routinely providing services that other organizations consider extras, such as credit and criminal background checks, drug testing, reference checks, and behavioral testing, we ensure that our clients know who they are hiring, and what kind of performance they can expect.

Bring your {vision} of success to life. Own a Gecko franchise. If you have extensive management or recruitment experience in the field of hospitality, and would like to apply it in a new way, owning a Gecko Hospitality or Gecko Executive Hospitality franchise could be the best investment you ll ever make. Our franchisees tell us that they get more enjoyment out of the business they truly love. If you want to remain in the business but not working at it nights, weekends, and holidays a Gecko Hospitality or Gecko Executive Hospitality franchise may be the perfect fit. As with all new businesses, it will take hard work to see success. But our franchisees will tell you that it s more than worth the effort. In addition to the satisfaction of owning and operating your own business, you ll soon realize that you can reap the benefits of your talent and ambition To further assure that this is a wise investment, here are some facts and figures about the rapidly growing restaurant and hotel/resort industries: The restaurant industry is expected to add approximately 1.4 million jobs in the next decade. National Restaurant Association website Restaurant industry growth has outpaced the national economy in 13 consecutive years. National Restaurant Association website U.S. staffing revenue rose 14% to $117.2 million in 2011, with growth higher than expected for this point in the business cycle. workforce.com, April 2012 Overall, revenue growth above the trend-line for the past 16 years will continue in 2012, with some segments of staffing punching through pre-recession peaks. workforce.com, April 2012

Gecko offers a {full palette} of franchise opportunities for all hospitality venues. With the confidence that only extensive experience and knowledge can bring, Gecko fulfills the executive recruitment needs of clients throughout the entire spectrum of the hospitality industry. Select the franchise opportunity that best suits your experience and interests: Gecko Hospitality franchises: serving the restaurant recruitment market by offering the services of professionals with management, culinary, and executive skills to a wide variety of establishments, including: Restaurants Sports and Entertainment Corporate Dining Education Convention Services Cultural Attractions Healthcare Gecko Executive Hospitality franchises: serving the following markets with executive-level talent for these venues, and more: Hotels Casinos Resorts Country Clubs Conference Centers Cruise Lines

By joining Gecko as a franchisee, I have improved my quality of life so dramatically. Not only am I my own boss, but I also make my own schedule. The very best thing now is the freedom to plan with my family. I can do things now that really make a difference for my family be there for them. Larry Friedkin, CPC, Gecko Hospitality Franchisee The support is unbelievable and what I would consider the most valuable part of joining Gecko and I believe it is one of the things that sets Gecko apart from the rest, not only in terms of tools and resources available, but even more so by the incredible support that the franchise owners give. I know that if I need anything, it is just a phone call or email away. Victoria Epstein, CPC, Gecko Hospitality Franchisee The Gecko Franchise Program: Professional resources and advantages Opening your Gecko Hospitality or Gecko Executive Hospitality business will be much easier than building a business from the ground up. From day one, your enterprise will be part of our highly effective organization, which offers an excellent brand with strong name recognition and a well-established reputation for excellence. In addition to hands-on guidance from our experienced staff during the preparation stages, we offer the following features, benefits, and advantages: A turnkey business operation with established operation and administration procedures and organizational support from other recruiters and franchisees. Access to strong, established working relationships with some of the best-known clients in the restaurant, hotel, resort, casino, and hospitality fields. Sales and marketing materials and support, as well as systems and procedures designed to maximize your effectiveness. Access to Internet employment recruiting/advertising search and marketing providers. Comprehensive operations and sales manuals. Convenient, centralized client billing by our affiliate Gecko Hospitality, LLC. Group-purchasing discounts. A place in a high-demand and growing industry. An exciting career that still leaves you time to enjoy life. Franchise Opportunities

Comprehensive Training One of the most impressive aspects of our Franchise Programs is the exceptional training we offer: a comprehensive, two-week session that prepares each of our franchisees with the knowledge, technical expertise, and insight they need to succeed. Consisting of both classroom and hands-on education, it encompasses these vital areas: Sourcing of clients and candidates Resume fundamentals Client marketing Strategic sales presentations Recruitment messaging that attracts the proper candidates Successful reference checking I loved the restaurant business, but did not love working nights, weekends, and holidays. I found the Gecko Hospitality opportunity, and began to do some research on the company and the recruiting business in general. After I had done my due diligence, I knew this was what I wanted to do. I had a lot of success almost immediately. Within my first year, I had doubled my previous year s income as a restaurant manager, and it has only gone up from that point. It is the best decision I have ever made. Rob Dallaire, CPC, Gecko Hospitality Franchisee

After 30 years of restaurant work, I knew there must be a way to put all I learned to better use. My background and skills in the industry made it an easy adjustment to interviewing management candidates and matching them to restaurant groups. And Gecko Hospitality and its franchise owners have been right here beside me through the years as advisors, mentors, and listeners. I would not be where I am today without their tremendous support. Marty Tarabar, CPC, Gecko Hospitality Franchisee Franchise Qualifications It takes a special kind of person to succeed as a Gecko Hospitality or Gecko Executive Hospitality franchisee. In addition to strong business acumen and a commitment to ethics, we look for individuals who possess the following attributes: Extensive, successful experience in hospitality recruitment or management. An outgoing personality capable of working with individuals from every background. The ability to build strong, lasting relationships with potential clients as well as candidates. A pleasant yet assertive personality defined by a strong drive to succeed. Demonstrated financial responsibility and resources. Strong attention to detail. Excellent communication skills essential to interviewing, screening, and assessing the skills of hospitality professionals. A commitment to discretion when dealing with the personal information and records of others. The self-motivation and commitment to succeed.

Your Investment Talk to our franchisees and find out why we believe that the investment you ll make in a Gecko Hospitality or Gecko Executive Hospitality franchise is the right investment for the right person. Financially and personally qualified individuals have the opportunity to develop single or multiple-franchise units. Franchise Fees: Gecko Hospitality $35,000 for a territory with a population between 2,000,000 and 4,000,000 $45,000 for a territory with a population between 4,000,001 and 8,000,000 Gecko Executive Hospitality $15,000 for a territory with a population between 2,000,000 and 4,000,000 $25,000 for a territory with a population between 4,000,001 and 8,000,00 Initial Start Up Expense: Royalty: $53,420 - $79,170 Includes Franchise Fee, initial inventory and supplies, equipment, furnishings, advertising, recommended working capital and the training program. 10% of monthly gross sales. Term: The initial term is eight years with the option for renewals.

Follow your {inspiration}. Get started now. Start the simple process that can improve your perspective on work and life. Visit our website to learn more and download a Franchise Request for Consideration Form. DISCLAIMER Franchises will not be sold to any resident of any jurisdiction until the franchise offering has been exempted for the requirements of, or duly registered in and declared effective by, such jurisdiction* and the required Franchise Disclosure Document has been delivered to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law. Upon inquiry, you will be informed if a franchise opportunity is currently available in your state or other jurisdiction. An offer of a franchise is made only by the means of the Gecko Development Corporation Franchise Disclosure Document. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to obtain and carefully read the Gecko Development Corporation Franchise Disclosure Document thoroughly and evaluate any franchise offering with an attorney or advisor before deciding to sign an agreement to spend any money. http://www.geckohospitality.com/getting_started.php Phone: 630-390-1000 2012 Gecko Development Corporation Copyright 2012 Gecko Development Corporation. All rights reserved. Pre-sale Registration States: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin

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