Your Career in Hospitality Starts with Connection
Join the trusted network where hospitality and culinary professionals connect, get referred by peers, and discover opportunities at top establishments.
Free to join • Peer referrals • Trusted network • No hidden fees
Opportunities Across the Entire Industry
From fine dining to fast casual, hotels to catering—connect with top employers across every segment of hospitality and food service.
Fine Dining
Michelin-starred restaurants
Fast Casual
Quick service & counter
Hotels & Resorts
Luxury hospitality
Catering
Events & private dining
Bakery & Pastry
Artisan bakers & patissiers
Bars & Nightlife
Mixology & beverage
Food Trucks
Mobile & pop-up concepts
Private Chef
Personal & estate services
Why Join Candidate Collective?
Built by hospitality professionals, for hospitality professionals. We understand what matters in your career.
Peer Referrals
Get referred by trusted colleagues who can vouch for your skills and work ethic. Build your reputation through real connections.
Flexible Scheduling
Find positions that match your availability—full-time, part-time, split shifts, weekends, or seasonal work. Your schedule, your choice.
Specialization Matching
Showcase your cuisine expertise—French, Italian, Asian fusion, farm-to-table, pastry, or any specialty. Connect with kitchens that need your skills.
Transparent Compensation
See upfront salary ranges, tip structures, benefits, and perks. No surprises—know what you're getting before you apply.
Career Growth Path
From line cook to executive chef, server to general manager—track opportunities that align with your career progression goals.
Verified Employers
All employers are verified and reviewed by the community. See ratings, reviews, and real experiences from other professionals.
How It Works
Getting started takes minutes. Building your career takes a community.
Build Your Profile
Showcase your experience, specialties, certifications, and availability. Upload your resume and let employers find you.
Connect with Peers
Request and give referrals to colleagues you've worked with. Build trust through verified peer recommendations.
Land Your Next Role
Apply to positions, get referred by peers, and connect with top employers looking for professionals like you.
Latest Opportunities
New positions added daily across restaurants, hotels, catering, and more.
Executive Chef
The Modern NYC
Sous Chef
Four Seasons Hotel
Pastry Chef
Dominique Ansel Bakery
Line Cook
Shake Shack
Restaurant Manager
Union Square Hospitality
Catering Chef
Pinch Food Design
Trusted by Hospitality Professionals
See what members of our community are saying about Candidate Collective.
"I found my dream job as sous chef through a referral from a colleague I worked with three years ago. The peer referral system really works—employers trust you more when someone vouches for you."
Maria Rodriguez
Sous Chef, The Modern NYC
"As a restaurant manager, finding reliable staff used to take months. Now I post positions on Candidate Collective and get qualified candidates with verified peer referrals within days. Game changer."
James Chen
General Manager, Union Square Cafe
"After culinary school, I wasn't sure where to start. Candidate Collective helped me connect with pastry chefs in my area who gave me advice and eventually referred me to my first head pastry chef role."
Sarah Johnson
Head Pastry Chef, Dominique Ansel
Hiring for Your Restaurant or Hotel?
Post jobs, find pre-vetted candidates through peer referrals, and hire faster with our trusted hospitality network.
- Access 5,000+ verified hospitality professionals
- Candidates come with peer referrals from colleagues
- Post unlimited jobs with transparent pricing
Employer Benefits
Ready to Advance Your Hospitality Career?
Join thousands of chefs, servers, managers, and hospitality professionals building careers through trusted connections and peer referrals.
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