The team behind HBD Partners

Meet The Team

Will Davies

Will Davies

Director
Will's route into recruitment reads like a masterclass in knowing your industry from the ground up. ...
Mark Hulton

Mark Hulton

Director
Mark's love of hospitality began where many great things do — around food. After exploring life as a...

Results that speak for themselves

Here’s our record in numbers

18,000

Candidates hours each week

450+

Candidate working each week

98%

of candidates recommend us

14

Years recruiting

Vision & Mission

Setting the standard in the search for global hospitality and leisure talent, we are trusted by businesses, chosen by candidates, and built by a team who love what they do. Working alongside hospitality and leisure businesses worldwide, we bring the insight, integrity, and human understanding that goes beyond simply placing people — turning great recruitment into the lasting partnerships that define our work and drive our purpose.
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Values

Partnership

We work as a true extension of your team, taking the time to deeply understand your business, your culture, and the unique qualities that make the right candidate not just qualified, but the perfect fit.

Positivity

We approach every search with an open mind, looking beyond the obvious to uncover exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds, because we believe that inclusive thinking leads to better matches and a stronger, more vibrant hospitality industry for everyone.

Integrity

We build lasting relationships on a foundation of honesty and transparency, giving candid counsel to both clients and candidates because we know that trust, once earned, is the cornerstone of every great hire and every great client relationship.