A New Era in Hospitality Executive Search
The First Hospitality Executive Search Firm Built on
Long-Term Leadership Success.
Our mission is to reduce leadership failure in hospitality and mission-driven organizations by replacing transactional hiring with a disciplined, honest, transparent, and alignment-driven approach to executive search that prioritizes cultural fit, leadership durability, and long-term success, remaining accountable well beyond placement.
Why Boards & Hospitality Leaders Choose MJ
Operator-Led Executive Search
12-Month Executive Mentorship™
Up to 36-Month Performance Assurance™
Boutique High-Touch Search Process
Governance & Cultural Alignment
Executive Integration Beyond Placement
A New Era In Hospitality Executive Search / Leadership decisions shape institutions for years to come.
“Great organizations rarely fail overnight. They drift — one leadership decision at a time.”
MJ Executive Hospitality Group is a retained executive search and leadership advisory firm specializing in private clubs, luxury hospitality, destination properties, resorts, and mission-driven organizations.
Built by hospitality executives and strengthened by an exceptional team with more than 120 years of combined executive leadership experience, MJ Executive Hospitality Group was created to challenge the transactional recruiting model that has dominated executive search for decades.
We do more than identify leaders; we help organizations strengthen culture, preserve institutional continuity, and build leadership teams capable of driving long-term success.
Unlike traditional search firms that disengage after placement, our partnership continues well beyond the hiring decision through proprietary post-placement support models designed to improve executive integration, accelerate performance, and reduce organizational risk.
Every executive search engagement includes:
12-Month Complimentary Executive Mentorship Program
Structured post-placement mentorship designed to support executive onboarding, stakeholder alignment, leadership transition, and long-term success.
Up to 36-Month Executive Performance Assurance Program
Our continuity model stands at the forefront of the industry, expertly crafted to enhance employee retention, minimize hiring risks, and promote lasting organizational stability. Operating as a boutique executive search and advisory firm, we maintain low overhead and serve a carefully chosen client portfolio, which enables us to offer executive search engagements that are notably more personalized and attentive than those of traditional search firms. Clients benefit from a high-touch experience that never compromises on quality or thoroughness. Moreover, our specialized approach allows us to provide this elevated service at a fee structure that is often more advantageous than what larger national firms can offer, ensuring both exceptional value and outstanding results.
We are not volume recruiters.
We are leadership advisors committed to helping exceptional organizations make the right leadership decisions — because enduring institutions are built through leadership, culture, vision, and disciplined execution.
Executive Search for Institutions That Matter
MJ Executive Hospitality Group’s mission transcends candidate identification — we nurture visionary leaders poised to steer organizations through evolving challenges. As a boutique-retained executive search firm, we deliver meticulously tailored, high-touch service within a disciplined, lean model engineered to maximize institutional value and strategic alignment.
Mission Statement
Our mission is not to fill roles, but to reduce leadership failure in hospitality and nonprofits by replacing transactional hiring with a disciplined, honest, transparent, and alignment-driven approach to executive search focused on cultural fit, leadership durability, and long-term success—taking accountability for leadership outcomes well beyond placement.
We Do Not Fill Roles — We Reduce Leadership Failure
Traditional executive search often emphasizes resumes, speed, or familiarity.
We start with a different, defining question: “What must be true for this leader to still be successful 36 months from now?”
This principle anchors our entire process and ensures durable leadership placement.
Learn more about our executive search services.
The MJ Leadership Architecture™
Our framework was developed through decades of real-world hospitality leadership experience inside private clubs, luxury hospitality organizations, nonprofit institutions, and complex operational environments.
1. Lived Leadership Perspective
2. Purpose-Driven Economics
3. Brand-Aligned Leadership Architecture
4. Executive Stabilization & Mentorship
5. Governance-Driven Alignment
Our Story
Great hospitality institutions are distinguished by the quality of their leadership. The foundation of every successful private club, luxury resort, and hospitality organization lies in an executive team that shapes culture, inspires people, and guides the institution through constant change. MJ Executive Hospitality Group was founded on this belief.
12-Month Complimentary Executive Mentorship Program
Leadership Success Does Not End at Placement
Unlike traditional executive search firms that disengage after placement, MJ Executive Hospitality Group remains actively involved during the executive integration period through our
- Executive onboarding guidance
- Stakeholder alignment support
- Leadership transition advisory
- Early-win strategic planning
- Executive stabilization support
- Organizational integration assistance
- Confidential advisory access
36 MONTH Executive Performance Assurance Program
Search
Placement
Mentorship
Performance Assurance
Our Executive Performance Assurance Program™ aligns long-term leadership success with placement accountability, reducing executive transition risk for hospitality organizations, ownership groups, and boards.
Leadership Transition Risk Is Institutional Risk
A failed executive hire can impact:
- Organizational culture
- Membership retention
- Employee morale
- Strategic momentum
- Financial performance
- Brand reputation
- Stakeholder confidence
MJ Executive Hospitality Group was built to reduce leadership transition risk through executive alignment, mentorship, integration, and long-term performance support.
Our Services
- Executive Search (Core): Precision leadership identification and placement that aligns with your culture and long-term vision.
- Interim Leadership Solutions: Strategic temporary leadership to maintain momentum during transitions.
- Advisory and Organizational Alignment: Expertise to harmonize leadership structure and governance for sustainable success.
Who We Serve
- Distinguished Private Clubs
- Golf and Country Clubs
- Luxury Resorts and Hotels
- Casinos
- Hospitality Ownership Groups
- Restaurants/Food and Beverage Concepts
- Community Homeowners Associations (HOA)
- Luxury Residential Developments
- Senior Living Facilities
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Boutique Hospitality Brands
- Ownership & Development Groups
- Lifestyle Communities
- Mission-Driven Hospitality Organizations
- High-Touch Service Enterprises
Executive Leadership Positions
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- General Manager / Chief Operating Officer (GM/COO)
- Regional & Multi-Property Executives
- Interim & Fractional Executive Leadership
Club, Resort & Hospitality Operations
- Assistant General Manager
- Clubhouse Manager
- Director of Operations
- Director of Member Experience
- Director of Food & Beverage
- Rooms Division & Resort Operations Leadership
What Sets Us Apart
We don’t just fill leadership positions — we protect the future of your organization by thoughtfully evaluating leadership impact and cultural fit within premier private clubs and hospitality venues. Our ongoing support ensures long-term leadership success and organizational stability.
Our Services
- Executive Search (Core): Precision leadership identification and placement that aligns with your culture and long-term vision.
- Interim Leadership Solutions: Strategic temporary leadership to maintain momentum during transitions.
- Advisory and Organizational Alignment: Expertise to harmonize leadership structure and governance for sustainable success.
Culinary & Restaurant Leadership
- Executive Chef
- Corporate Executive Chef
- Director of Culinary Operations
- Multi-Unit Restaurant Leadership
- Fine Dining & Concept Development Leadership
Golf & Recreation Leadership
- Head Golf Professional / PGA Leadership
- Director of Golf
- Director of Agronomy
- Golf Course Superintendent
- Racquet, Wellness & Recreation Leadership
Finance, Administration & Governance
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Controller / Director of Accounting
- Human Resources & People Culture Leadership
- Governance & Board Advisory Leadership
Gaming & Entertainment Hospitality
- Casino Resort Operations Leadership
- VIP Guest Experience Leadership
- Integrated Resort Executives
- Hospitality & Gaming Operations Management
What Sets Us Apart
We don’t just fill leadership positions — we protect the future of your organization by thoughtfully evaluating leadership impact and cultural fit within premier private clubs and hospitality venues. Our ongoing support ensures long-term leadership success and organizational stability.
Executive Search for Institutions That Matter
MJ Executive Hospitality Group’s mission transcends candidate identification — we nurture visionary leaders poised to steer organizations through evolving challenges. As a boutique-retained executive search firm, we deliver meticulously tailored, high-touch service within a disciplined, lean model engineered to maximize institutional value and strategic alignment.
Mission Statement
Our mission is not to fill roles, but to reduce leadership failure in hospitality and nonprofits by replacing transactional hiring with a disciplined, honest, transparent, and alignment-driven approach to executive search focused on cultural fit, leadership durability, and long-term success—taking accountability for leadership outcomes well beyond placement.
Social Impact Commitment
At MJ Executive Hospitality Group, we believe leadership extends beyond individual placements.
A portion of the proceeds from every executive search engagement supports the development of future hospitality and nonprofit leaders through scholarships, mentorship initiatives, educational advancement, and professional development opportunities.
Beyond financial support, mentorship remains central to our mission. Co-Founders Joseph Travaglio and Michael Vlad dedicate time each week to mentoring hospitality professionals, emerging leaders, and individuals navigating career transitions by providing guidance, leadership support, and industry perspective at no cost.
We believe executive search should do more than strengthen organizations — it should strengthen the industries and communities those organizations serve.
By investing in future leaders today, we aim to help cultivate a stronger and more sustainable leadership pipeline for generations to come.
Because the true measure of leadership is not simply organizational success — it is the lasting impact left behind.
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“The right leader doesn’t just fill a role — they shape the future of your organization.”
