Executive Placement & Task Force
The Standard for Hospitality Leadership
Precision-Placed Talent. Rapid-Deployment Task Force.
MSHG is the partner ownership groups, REITs, and operators trust when leadership cannot fail. We deliver permanent Executive Placements and rapid-response Task Force teams—performance-based, custom-scoped, and engineered to stabilize and elevate the asset.
Custom-Scoped Engagements
Backed by a 100% 120-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Contact us for a confidential scope & fee proposal.
Overview
Two Flagship Offerings. One Standard of Excellence.
Matthew Sanscrainte Hospitality Group (MSHG) is recognized across the industry for two specialties ownership groups cannot afford to get wrong: Executive Placement — permanent, culture-aligned leadership for the seat that drives the asset; and Task Force — rapid-deployment interim leaders who arrive on-property in days, not weeks.
Our approach is not transactional. We do not operate as resume distributors. Every candidate, whether placed permanently or deployed as task force, has undergone a structured evaluation measuring leadership capability, operational awareness, cultural alignment, and long-term performance potential.
We place and deploy professionals across all major hotel departments — executive leadership, operations, sales, revenue, F&B, and housekeeping — with a single focus: aligning the right talent to the asset-specific need.
The MSHG Method
A Structured Approach to Talent Placement
MSHG utilizes a multi-step methodology that integrates operational expertise with advanced candidate evaluation.
Targeted Talent Acquisition
We identify candidates through active sourcing within high-performing hospitality networks rather than relying solely on passive applicants.
Executive-Level Interviewing
Candidates undergo in-depth interviews focused on decision-making, leadership behavior, and real-world operational scenarios.
Proprietary Placement Testing
Each candidate is evaluated using internal assessment frameworks measuring loyalty, ambition, cognitive ability, and role-specific expertise.
- Loyalty and long-term commitment indicators
- Ambition and growth trajectory
- Cognitive ability and problem-solving
- Role-specific technical and operational expertise
Strategic Alignment
We match candidates based on the specific operational needs, ownership expectations, and positioning of the asset.
Post-Placement Oversight
We remain engaged following placement to ensure alignment and performance during the onboarding period.
Where MSHG Stands Apart
Executive Placement & Task Force
Two specialties owners trust us with when the leadership seat absolutely cannot fail. Every engagement is custom-scoped to the asset, the urgency, and the outcome required.
Flagship Service
Executive Placement
Permanent, culture-aligned leadership for the most consequential seats on the org chart — General Managers, Directors of Sales, Revenue, Operations, F&B, Engineering, and Controllers. Every candidate is vetted against the asset, the owner's expectations, and the brand's standards.
- Permanent placement of senior hospitality leaders
- Proprietary assessment for loyalty, ambition, and execution
- Curated shortlist — never volume distribution
- 100% 120-day money-back guarantee
Rapid Deployment
Task Force
When an asset cannot wait — leadership transitions, openings, distressed performance, or peak-season coverage — MSHG deploys senior interim operators on-property in days. Our task force teams stabilize operations, protect guest experience, and run the property at brand standard while permanent leadership is secured.
- On-property deployment within days, not weeks
- Interim GMs, DOSMs, F&B leaders, and operational support
- Brand-standard execution during transitions and openings
- Seamless handoff to permanent leadership when placed
A Note on Pricing
Every Executive Placement and Task Force engagement is custom-scoped to the asset, the urgency, and the role. We replace the commission-based model with transparent, flat-rate structures that align our success with yours. Contact us for a confidential proposal.
100% 120-Day Money-Back Guarantee
MSHG stands behind the quality of its placements with a full performance guarantee. If a placed candidate does not meet expectations within the first 120 days, the client is eligible for a full refund.
There are no hidden conditions or complex clauses. The guarantee is straightforward and designed to eliminate risk for ownership and operators.
What Sets MSHG Apart
Differentiation Through Execution, Not Claims
MSHG operates fundamentally differently from traditional recruiting firms. Our model is built on operational expertise, structured evaluation, and performance accountability.
Operational Leadership Background
MSHG is led by professionals with direct experience managing and stabilizing hotel operations, including distressed assets.
Performance-Based Evaluation
Every candidate is evaluated against measurable indicators of performance, leadership behavior, and adaptability.
No Resume Distribution Model
We deliver a select number of highly vetted individuals who meet defined criteria—not volumes of unfiltered candidates.
Flat-Rate Pricing Structure
By eliminating percentage-based fees, we align our success directly with the quality of placement.
Speed with Precision
Our process moves efficiently without compromising standards, allowing for faster placements that maintain quality.
Hospitality-Only Focus
Our exclusive focus on hospitality ensures depth of knowledge, stronger networks, and better candidate alignment.
Risk Elimination Through Guarantee
The 120-day money-back guarantee introduces a level of accountability that is not standard within the recruiting industry.
Housekeeping Staffing
Flexible Staffing Solutions for High-Demand Departments
MSHG offers specialized staffing solutions for housekeeping and other high-turnover departments designed for operational continuity during peak demand periods.
- No upfront cost
- Payment only after successful placement
- Rapid sourcing and onboarding
- Designed for operational continuity during peak demand
