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Advance Your Hospitality Career

Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, and Clubs

Connect with elite opportunities across the industry and continue creating the memorable guest moments that define professional excellence.

Now Securing Leadership Placements for the 2026 Season

We are currently identifying elite culinary and F&B talent for exclusive leadership opportunities within the nation’s most prestigious luxury hotels, resorts, and private clubs.

Partnering with the industry's most prestigious kitchens and front-of-house teams.

Your Career in Hospitality, Elevated

At Sean J Lyons, we believe that hospitality is not just about service—it is about creating moments that guests remember long after the meal is over. For job seekers, we offer more than a placement; we offer a strategic partnership designed to help you thrive in the industry’s most elite establishments.

Industry Insider

Built by Hospitality Professionals

Founded by Sean J. Lyons, a Michelin-trained chef with over 30 years of hospitality experience, we offer an insider’s perspective on talent placement. We speak your language, understand the pressure of the pass, and recognize the technical precision required to excel in world-class kitchens.

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Exclusive Access

Access the Hidden Market

The industry's most prestigious leadership roles are rarely found on public job boards. We provide you with direct access to a discreet network of luxury hotels, elite resorts, and private clubs that prioritize organizational culture and strategic leadership alignment.

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Career Strategy

A Path to Professional Excellence

We focus on more than just compensation; we prioritize your work-life balance, professional growth, and leadership trajectory. By understanding your unique value proposition, we ensure you are placed in environments where you can thrive, lead, and create memorable guest experiences.

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Discreet & Dependable

Personalized Talent Advocacy

Your career move is handled with the utmost confidentiality and professional care. We act as your trusted partner, leveraging decades of industry relationships to facilitate introductions that align with your long-term vision and culinary artistry.

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Explore Exciting Opportunities in Hospitality & Culinary Excellence.

Job Openings

Whether you're an experienced chef, a rising culinary star, or a seasoned hospitality professional, your next opportunity starts here. At Sean J Lyons, we partner exclusively with the hospitality sector—including top-tier restaurants, luxury hotels, resorts, and private clubs—to connect talented individuals with rewarding roles. From temporary assignments to full-time leadership positions, our job openings offer more than just work—they offer a path to grow, shine, and thrive in the industry you love.

Exclusive Industry Focus

Premier Placements

Our placements are exclusively within the hospitality sector, specifically targeting roles in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and private clubs. We ensure that every candidate is matched with an environment that values hospitality excellence.

Connect with rewarding roles in the industry you love.

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Career Advancement

Temporary to Full-Time Leadership

From temporary assignments to full-time executive leadership positions, our network of luxury partners provides the platform for your career to excel. We offer more than just job placements; we offer a path to thrive.

Take the next step in your hospitality journey.

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Discreet. Dependable. Distinctly Experienced.

Secure Your Next Premier Placement

At Sean J Lyons, we believe that great hospitality begins with great leadership. We invite you to move beyond traditional job searches and enter a partnership focused on your long-term growth within luxury hotels, private clubs, and elite resorts. Join our network of Michelin-trained professionals and food and beverage leaders to access opportunities that align with your culture, vision, and culinary artistry.

Our Location

Oswego, NY

(919) 590-7296

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