After cutting to the bone during the recession, many hotel companies are looking to add some muscle, focusing on middle-management recruitment to bring operations back up to speed. “The muscle … were some of these mid management positions that in good times helped direct the implementation of the hotels’ strategic plans,” said Chuck Conine, founder of Hospitality HR Solutions. “… They really represent the core competencies for their trade, and the hotels can’t do without them.” The need for employees at this level also stems from a growth of management companies, according to Erica Arnold, VP with HVS Executive Search.

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