Meet the Team

“The professionalism and dedication of Alex, the recruiter assigned to our case, was outstanding. We were also particularly impressed with hands-on involvement of Hospitality Confidential’s founder, Hanae through every step of the process. Hanae & Alex, both of whom instrumental in finding our new Front of House Director, were a pleasure to team up with. Their thorough process led us to an exceptional candidate who has been a true godsend—highly professional and incredibly hardworking. We are looking forward to using them again when it comes to hiring senior members of our staff.“

“Hospitality Confidential is an incredible resource when hiring key players can feel so daunting. Hanae has an incredible work ethic, remarkable intuition, and progressive approach to the type of recruitment our industry needs urgently. Her first hand experience working in restaurants enable her to understand what her clients really need.”

“I can’t speak highly enough about Hanae & Hospitality Confidential. I’ve worked with them to fill two very different roles in two very different markets. They delivered above and beyond both times. They listen and offer great advice given their understanding of the industry and current trends. The value of their services is not only in the time they save the client, but also the ongoing belief of having hired the right person for YOUR business and the culture you’re building!”

“Hanae is a talented and passionate person who truly made me feel like she understood my position as her client. I’m always impressed with her ability to anticipate the changing needs of my organization before I even communicate it. I’ve worked with her on both sides and she truly is a gem.”

“Hospitality Confidential was an absolute pleasure to work with! They were so thorough and every candidate presented was top notch. I can’t say enough about how they guided us through the process… super hands on, always checking, and truly understands what the business needs. Gracias!’

"Hanae is a fantastic partner and has provided me with some of the top talent in our organization. Her methodical and organized approach yields amazing results. I know when I get a candidate from Hanae, that they are top tier. In addition, she's easy to work with, communicative and clear. I can't recommend her highly enough."

“Hospitality Confidential saved my life! After 2020, finding qualified management for our businesses has been tough. We spent thousand of dollars on Indeed and other hiring sites without any luck for over a yer. They took great care in getting to know us and treated the search as if it was for their own company. Painless, swift… we hired not 1 but 2 rockstar GMs from them to keep growing and scaling! Words can’t express my gratitude for their partnership!”

“Hanae Suk Bragg has been an extraordinary resource for recruiting high caliber candidates for our restaurant concepts. Her prior experience in operations coupled with a sharp and thoughtful approach has made our partnership extremely valuable. Hanae is extremely open and responsive to feedback, an excellent communicator, and clearly passionate about doing excellent work. She's a gem!”

“Hospitality Confidential was an absolute pleasure to work with! They were so thorough and every candidate presented was top notch. I can’t say enough about how they guided us through the process… super hands on, always checking, and truly understands what the business needs. Gracias!’

“Hanae and her team have a great eye in finding the missing puzzle piece to your restaurant needs. They have a proven track record in recruiting top chef and culinary talent nationwide! From Hanae's own experience working in professional kitchens, she knows what to look for and qualities that make the candidate stand out. The whole team is always easy to work with and knowledgeable!”

"I've had the pleasure of working with CEO & Founder, Hanae Suk Bragg, for the last five years. Not only as a candidate seeking employment opportunities, but also as a client. When it comes to recruiting for specific positions within your organization, there is no one better than Hanae and her team. Her hands on approach and thoughtfulness set Hospitality Confidential apart from the rest. I will be working with them for years to come!"

“Working with Hanae and Alex at Hospitality Confidential was a pleasure from the first phone call. I'm a restaurant owner and operator in Nantucket Massachusetts and they are in LA but might as well have been next door. They listened to my needs and executed in a very timely manner, with professionalism and courtesy. The comfort of their assistance in recruiting chefs is something I could not have done without them. Presenting me a small handful of qualified people that fit my very specific needs without having to vet all the ones that didn't meet my expectations was invaluable. “

“Such a pleasure to work with. It was so nice to work with someone who really understands hospitality in an applicable sense, rather than just budgets and placement. From BOH to FOH management needs, communication was easy and retention has been excellent. Highly recommend.“

“I can't say enough about how amazing Alex was to work with. She has been one of the most professional recruiters I've ever interacted with. Her communication was top notch and she was always available whenever it was convenient for me to chat with her. I'm so thankful she reached out to me. I highly recommend working with her when going through Hospitality Confidential. Thank you so much for a great experience!”