Building the growth trend for Canada’s hotel industry, Costar reported that May saw the highest YoY increases since 2024 in ADR (+9.5%) and RevPAR (+10.5%). Combined with a +.09% increase in Occupancy, that gives Canada 5 months in a row of growth in every major KPI.

In foodservice, Statistics Canada reported a higher rate of growth YoY in April than March (4.9% vs 3.6%) , with special foodservice leading at 9.4%, full service restaurants up 6.1%, and limited service eating places up 3.3%. Drinking places decreased by 1.8%. However, along with the challenges operators are facing with increased costs, Restaurants Canada has reported that global uncertainty and budgetary pressures continue to limit consumer spending on dining out. The single bright spot came from social activities and gatherings, cited by 28% of respondents as the reason they purchased from a restaurant more often in March. Overall, Canada’s foodservice environment remains challenging.

Driving increased performance and dealing with challenges both require Top Talent! 

As expected, hotel management roles continue to lead our open searches, from unit to corporate executive levels. We are also seeing increased demand in restaurants and attractions for both operator and culinary talent, and searches continue to open for roles from franchise management to HR.

Wherever it is you need to build your team, we can help with management, key support and executive level roles in :

• Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Management
• Culinary
• Marketing and Digital Branding
• Sales – both direct and on-line
• Construction & Facilities Management
• HR, Finance, Supply Chain and other key support areas

Here’s how we can help!

This highlight shows more examples of the top performing hospitality professionals we’re connected to. We’ve also included examples where leading hotel and restaurant organizations have turned to us for help finding Top Talent.

To see how we can help you, contact Ian Milford at 604.260.6202 x1, or via email – we’d be happy to chat! 

Here are some of the high performing hospitality professionals we’ve connected with – imagine having them on your team …
 

Director of Sales & Marketing | Luxury Hotel & Events (Quebec City)

An experienced and commercially driven hospitality professional, this Director of Sales & Marketing specializes in driving revenue growth across luxury hotels and event-driven properties. Their expertise includes corporate sales, group business development, strategic partnerships, and brand positioning within competitive tourism markets. Recognized for building strong client relationships and motivating high-performing teams, they consistently contribute to increased occupancy, ADR growth, and enhanced market visibility. Their strategic mindset and collaborative leadership style make them highly effective in complex hospitality environments. Get more information on this sophisticated sales driver here …
 

Food Service Director | Healthcare & Seniors Living Dining Operations (Ontario)

This experienced Food Service Director specializes in institutional and healthcare dining operations where consistency, compliance, and resident experience are essential. Their background includes overseeing culinary teams, menu planning, dietary coordination, budgeting, and operational leadership across large-scale food service environments. Passionate about hospitality within care-focused settings, they are recognized for building strong operational teams while maintaining high standards in quality, safety, and service delivery. Their collaborative leadership approach supports both resident satisfaction and operational efficiency. Get more information on this highly effective hospitality professional here … 
 

Director of Facilities | Private Club (Vancouver)

Leading facilities operations within a prestigious private club environment, this facilities professional ensures every detail of the physical space reflects the highest standards. Their experience spans capital planning, preventative maintenance, and vendor management across complex properties. They take a proactive approach to preserving assets while enhancing the overall member experience. Through strong leadership and long-term planning, they create environments that operate seamlessly and elevate the brand. They are particularly effective at aligning infrastructure strategy with long-term organizational goals. Get more information on this highly talented operations professional here … 
 

These are only a few examples of the thousands of hospitality professionals we’re connected to. Click here to find the one you need! 

Here are some of the exciting and challenging searches we’ve worked on for other top performing hotel, resort and restaurant organizations – imagine how we could help you …

Area Revenue Manager | Hotels (Remote, BC)

We assisted a multi-property hospitality group with the successful placement of an Area Revenue Manager to support commercial performance across a portfolio of branded and independent hotels throughout British Columbia. This revenue leader brings strong analytical expertise and a strategic approach to forecasting, pricing, and market positioning across diverse hospitality assets. With a focus on data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined revenue execution, the successful candidate is already helping strengthen forecasting accuracy, optimize pricing strategies, and drive overall portfolio performance. Get more information on this highly focused search here… 
 

Resort Manager | Wilderness Hunting Lodge (Northern Ontario)

We were able to successfully support a remote wilderness hunting lodge in Northern Ontario with the hire of a Resort Manager to oversee all aspects of guest experience and property operations. This leader brings a strong background in hospitality, outdoor tourism, and team leadership, with the ability to balance operational logistics with highly personalized guest service. With a focus on creating memorable outdoor experiences, maintaining operational excellence, and leading seasonal teams in a remote environment, the successful candidate is already helping strengthen both guest satisfaction and day-to-day lodge operations. Get more information on this challenging and rewarding search here… 
 

Hotel General Manager | Lifestyle Hotel (Halifax)

Our client, a contemporary lifestyle hotel in Halifax, needed an experienced Hotel General Manager to lead property operations and strengthen overall performance. Their new General Manager brings strong hotel leadership experience, with expertise across guest experience, team development, brand standards, financial accountability, and day-to-day operational execution. With a focus on service culture, team engagement, revenue performance, and creating a vibrant guest experience, the successful candidate is well positioned to support the property’s continued success in the Halifax market. This search highlighted the importance of finding a hands-on, commercially minded hotel leader who understands the pace, energy, and expectations of a modern lifestyle hotel environment. Get more information on this focused and successful search here… 
 

Here at JRoss Hospitality Recruiters :
 

We have …

• An exclusive focus on hospitality
• An extensive network of top hospitality talent from the single unit operator to CEO levels
• A highly experienced team of recruiters across Canada

We can …

Successfully fill roles in all areas of hotel, resort, restaurant and related organizations from management and key support to the executive level, including :

• Hotel and resort management
• Culinary
• Marketing and Digital Branding sales
• Sales – both direct and on-line
• Construction & facilities management
• HR, Finance, Supply Chain and other key support areas

We’ve been delivering successfully for Canada’s leading hotel, resort and restaurant organizations since 2002 – let us know how we can help you in 2026!