Hospitality Task Force Consulting
Ensure Operational Continuity with Task Force and Interim Management
During sudden staffing vacancies or transitional periods, task force and interim management provide seamless leadership, maintaining stability and ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Task Force Staffing Solutions
HDE’s extensive network of industry professionals ensures swift placement of qualified leaders to fill critical vacancies, minimizing disruptions and maintaining operational stability. From general managers and revenue managers to sales associates and F&B experts, our experts provide short-term support that lays the groundwork for long-term success.
Our consultants bring fresh insights and tailored coaching, enhancing communication efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Whether you need support for pre-opening preparations, crisis recovery, or strategic transitions, HDE’s task force delivers the expertise and leadership necessary to sustain momentum and drive results in the hospitality industry.
Investing in Hospitality Consulting
Partnering with HDE means making a strategic investment in your business’s growth. Our expert team helps optimize sales processes, improve revenue generation, and enhance market positioning, ensuring long-term success and a strong return on investment.
Hospitality Staffing Consulting Solutions
Task force consultants provide essential support during periods of executive turnover, brand transitions, or staffing shortages. When a hotel or resort undergoes a rebranding, key personnel may be reassigned, and uncertainty can lead to employee departures, leaving critical roles unfilled.
Whether for temporary leadership or specialized expertise, a task force consultant brings fresh, unbiased perspectives to your operations. Beyond ensuring seamless continuity, they identify revenue opportunities, streamline operations, and introduce cost-saving strategies—helping your business navigate change with confidence and efficiency.
Hospitality Temp-to-Hire Solutions
Temp-to-hire staffing allows both employers and candidates to assess compatibility before making a long-term commitment. In sales and marketing roles, where continuity is critical to maintaining revenue, even a short vacancy can have significant impacts. A task force contractor bridges the gap, ensuring seamless operations and sustained business growth during transitions.
Remote Sales Support & Rapid Staffing Placement
HDE’s Dynamic Sales solution delivers cost-effective remote sales support for hotels and management companies, eliminating the need for a full-time in-house resource. Designed to drive measurable sales growth, this program builds and executes a strategic sales plan with precision and accountability.
With Owners and General Managers juggling multiple responsibilities, Dynamic Sales offers a flexible solution—whether as a temporary boost to regain momentum or a long-term strategy to streamline and enhance all your sales efforts.
Extensive Hospitality Staffing Network
Extensive Hospitality Staffing Network
HDE provides expert consultants for every assignment while leveraging exclusive partnerships with top-tier agencies to offer specialized expertise and team solutions. Whether you need interim or task force staffing, we fill key leadership roles across all hospitality disciplines, including:
- General Management: General Manager, Assistant General Manager
- Finance & Accounting: Director of Finance, Controller, Accounting Manager
- Sales & Marketing: Director of Sales, Director of Digital Marketing, Sales Manager, Catering Manager
- Revenue & Operations: Director of Revenue Management, Revenue Manager, Front Office Manager, Executive Housekeeper
- Food & Beverage: Director of Food & Beverage, Director of Restaurants, Restaurant Manager, Banquet Manager
- Engineering & HR: Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer, Director of Human Resources
- Guest Services & Events: Director of Catering, Convention Services Manager, Spa Manager
Our team develops and implements a seamless roadmap for success, ensuring smooth transitions into permanent staffing solutions. We also support onboarding, mentoring, and training new leadership for long-term success.
We look forward to speaking with you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Some frequently asked questions about the service that you may have questions about
Who are your typical clients?
Our Clients Include:
🏨 Hotel & Resort Owners – From boutique properties to global brands, we help maximize asset value and profitability.
📊 Investors & Developers – Offering due diligence, valuation, feasibility studies, and market analysis for sound investment decisions.
🔑 Hospitality Management Companies – Assisting with branding, contract negotiations, and operational efficiencies.
🍽 Restaurant & F&B Operators – Enhancing profitability through menu engineering, cost control, and service optimization.
🏝 Resort & Club Operators – Supporting operational excellence, guest experience enhancement, and CapEx planning.
🏦 Lenders & Financial Institutions – Providing hotel asset evaluations, debt restructuring, and financial planning support.
⚖ Legal & Insurance Firms – Expert witness testimony, risk management, and policy assessment.
Why Partner With Us?
✔ Decades of industry experience
✔ Proven strategies for revenue growth & efficiency
✔ Customized solutions tailored to your unique needs
Let’s transform challenges into opportunities and drive success for your hospitality business!
What is the process for beginning a project?
Our Process for New Projects:
Initial Consultation & Needs Assessment
Understanding your goals, vision, and challenges.
Analyzing the market and competitive landscape to identify key opportunities.
Feasibility & Market Research
Conducting comprehensive research on the location, target market, and customer demographics.
Analyzing potential financial performance, including cost projections, revenue potential, and ROI.
Project Planning & Design
Developing a strategic plan outlining the scope, timeline, budget, and resources.
Collaborating with architects, designers, and other experts to refine property layout, design, and branding.
Brand Selection & Contract Negotiation
Helping you select the right brand (or independent strategy) that aligns with your objectives.
Assisting with management contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms and performance standards.
Construction & Development Oversight
Managing the project timeline, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Overseeing construction to ensure quality and cost control.
Operations Setup & Staff Training
Preparing the operations manual and defining standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Providing staff training for operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and efficiency.
Grand Opening & Marketing Strategy
Planning and executing a grand opening event.
Implementing a marketing and branding strategy to attract customers and establish your property’s presence.
Ongoing Performance Monitoring & Optimization
Analyzing financial performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Providing continuous support for optimizing revenue, reducing costs, and improving guest experiences.
By following this comprehensive project process, we ensure that every aspect of your new project is thoughtfully planned, executed efficiently, and poised for long-term success.
What if my project lies outside your team’s skillset?
1. Referral to Trusted Partners
We maintain a network of trusted industry partners with specialized expertise across various areas of hospitality, real estate, construction, and finance. If your project requires a skillset outside our core services, we’ll refer you to a reliable professional or firm that we trust.
2. Collaborative Team Approach
For projects with cross-disciplinary needs, we can work alongside external experts, integrating their expertise into the project while maintaining overall coordination and leadership from our team. This ensures that every aspect of the project remains aligned with your broader goals.
3. Scalable Solutions
We are adaptable and can expand our team temporarily by bringing in subject matter experts or forming an alliance with consultants who specialize in the areas needed (e.g., advanced technology, niche construction, international regulations).
4. Full Transparency & Communication
If a project involves expertise we don’t specialize in, we will discuss these areas with you upfront. We ensure clear communication on the scope of work, timeline, and team members involved so you feel confident in the project’s direction.
5. Project Continuity & Quality Assurance
Whether it's through an internal expansion or trusted partners, we ensure seamless integration and ongoing quality assurance throughout the project, so you receive consistent results.
6. Tailored Solutions & Flexibility
Even if your project has a niche requirement, we aim to remain flexible and ensure that the expertise we bring, either from our team or external partners, is fully tailored to meet the needs of your specific project.
Your success is our priority, and we’ll make sure you have the right resources and expertise to accomplish your goals!
Will you tell me how to run my business?
Here’s what we do to support your business:
1. Expert Guidance
We offer our deep industry knowledge and specialized expertise to help you navigate challenges, optimize operations, and identify growth opportunities. This guidance is intended to help you make better decisions based on your unique business needs.
2. Tailored Solutions
We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we customize our recommendations to fit the specific context of your property, market, and goals. We work with you to understand your vision and challenges, and then we create strategies that align with those objectives.
3. Best Practices & Industry Standards
We share best practices, industry standards, and benchmarking insights that you can use to enhance your operations, customer service, and profitability. This might include everything from operational efficiencies to brand alignment or financial planning.
4. Continuous Support
We don’t just provide advice once and walk away. We offer ongoing support to help you implement strategies, track performance, and adjust as necessary. We help you stay focused on achieving long-term success.
5. Data-Driven Decision Making
We help you analyze data and performance metrics to guide decisions about pricing, marketing, operations, and other key aspects of your business. Our aim is to provide you with the tools to drive sustainable growth.
Ultimately, we are here to help you optimize your business, not dictate how to run it. We empower you with knowledge and strategic options to make informed decisions and navigate the complexities of your industry with confidence.
