Services
ABOUT
Exceptional Talent Curation
At TALENT INC., we work across the full lifecycle of luxury hospitality projects, from development and pre-opening through to full operation. We partner with owners, asset managers, operators, and hiring managers to secure exceptional talent for hotels, resorts, private islands, and high-value hospitality assets, ensuring every appointment supports long-term performance, stability, and guest experience.
About
Jackie Briscoe, founder TALENT INC.
Founded by Jackie Briscoe, originally from South Africa and now based in Canada, Talent Inc was shaped by a life spent living and working across the world. Over the past decade, Jackie has lived in London, Copenhagen, Cape Town, and several other major cities, as well as in remote and island destinations, experiences that gave her a deep appreciation for the many different ways hospitality exists across cultures and landscapes.
Time spent in Copenhagen, close to the evolving culinary scene, and in Cape Town among the wine farms and luxury food and wine estates, further immersed her in environments where hospitality, lifestyle, and place are inseparable. Through her husband, a Michelin-starred chef, Jackie has spent years closely connected to the world of fine dining, luxury hotels, and high-level hospitality, gaining an inside perspective on the standards, personalities, and pressures that define the industry at its highest level.
Now a mother of two young children, and rarely far from the company of two very large golden retrievers, her life is a balance between family, travel, and a career built around relationships within the global hospitality community. Having lived everywhere from major international cities to mountain towns and remote coastal regions, she brings a personal understanding of what it means to build a life — not just a job — in hospitality.
That perspective shapes every search, every conversation, and every placement, with a focus not only on skill and experience, but on fit, lifestyle, and the long-term success of both client and candidate.
Blog
Be the first to know
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive news and updates.
OUR PARTNERS
CONTACT
Let’s Connect
For bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to your luxury hospitality establishment, reach out to us at TALENT INC. Our team looks forward to understanding your unique requirements and delivering exceptional leadership that aligns with your brand's vision and values.
Frequently asked questions
Do you recruit for hotels and resorts?
Yes. We specialise in recruitment for hotels, boutique resorts, private islands, and high-end hospitality projects. Many of our clients operate in the Caribbean, North America, the Middle East, and remote resort locations.
What types of hospitality roles do you specialise in?
We frequently recruit for roles at the ownership, development, and asset level, including:
Owner’s Representative
Development Director
Project Director
Hospitality Development Manager
Asset Manager
Investor / Ownership Appointments
Pre-Opening Director
Resort Development Consultant
Project Manager (Hospitality / Resort / Island)
Construction & Development Leadership roles
Director of Engineering (Development / Pre-Opening)
Director of Finance
Director of Human Resources
As projects move into operational phases, we regularly place senior executive and leadership roles such as:
General Manager
Resort Manager
Director of Operations
Hotel Manager
Regional / Multi-Property Manager
Director of Human Resources
Director of Finance
Food & Beverage Director
Rooms Division Director
Guest Experience Director
Commercial Director
Director of Sales & Marketing
Director of Finance
Director of Engineering
Island Manager / Estate Manager
We also have extensive experience recruiting senior culinary professionals for luxury hotels, resorts, fine dining restaurants, and private estates, including:
Executive Chef
Head Chef
Executive Pastry Chef
Culinary Director
Pre-Opening Chef teams
Fine Dining & Michelin-level chefs
In addition, we support highly private and remote environments where discretion and versatility are essential, including:
Private island operations
UHNW estates and residences
Remote resorts and lodges
Boutique luxury properties
Owner-managed hospitality assets
Our focus is always on experienced professionals who understand the standards, flexibility, and operational depth required in high-value hospitality environments.
Do you recruit internationally?
Yes. We work with clients and candidates worldwide and frequently place professionals across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East. We also assist with international relocations.
Do you work with new hotels or resort developments?
Yes. We frequently support new openings, developments, and ownership groups with building full management teams, including pre-opening hiring, operational leadership, and senior appointments.
Can you help with Caribbean hospitality recruitment?
Yes. Caribbean recruitment is one of our core specialities. We regularly work with resorts, private islands, and hotel groups in the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Cayman Islands, Antigua, Barbados, and other island destinations.
Do you recruit executive chefs and senior culinary roles?
Yes. We have extensive experience placing Executive Chefs, Head Chefs, Pastry Chefs, and senior culinary leaders in fine dining restaurants, luxury resorts, Michelin-level kitchens, and private estates.
How long does hospitality recruitment take?
Timelines vary depending on the role and location, but most searches are completed within a few weeks. Senior executive searches may take longer to ensure the right cultural and operational fit.
Is your recruitment service confidential?
Yes. Many of our searches are highly confidential, particularly when working with private ownership groups, private islands, or senior leadership roles. We do not disclose client or candidate information without permission.
Do you help candidates find jobs in hospitality?
Yes. We work with experienced hospitality professionals looking for roles in hotels, resorts, private islands, and high-end restaurants worldwide.
What makes your recruitment different from other agencies?
We focus exclusively on hospitality and work closely with owners, operators, and senior leaders. Because of this, we understand the level of discretion, flexibility, and operational experience required for high-end luxury brands. We also offer a 90 day guarantee, no placement, no fee and don't ask for retainers or exclusivity agreements.
Can you help hire for UHNW or estate environments?
Yes. We work with private clients and estates requiring experienced hospitality professionals who understand discretion, service standards, and high-value asset management.
Do you offer consulting or owner representation?
Yes. In addition to recruitment, we can assist with team structuring, hiring strategy, and building management teams for new or existing hospitality operations.