Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Independent Hospitality Recruiter

Location: Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland

Compensation: 100% Commission + Performance Based Incentives

Gecko Hospitality’s DMV division is growing, and we’re searching for our next high-performing Independent Hospitality Recruiter to join our award-winning team. Recognized nationally for excellence in hospitality recruiting, we partner with hotels, resorts, private clubs, and high-end hospitality businesses to connect them with exceptional leadership talent.

If you’re a go-getter with the drive to build relationships, close deals, and make an impact in the hospitality industry, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Why Join Gecko Hospitality?

• Award-Winning Team: Consistently recognized for top performance and client satisfaction across the hospitality recruitment industry.
• Proven Growth Model: You’ll work with a respected brand and established processes that set you up for success from day one.
• Unlimited Earning Potential: This is a 1099, commission-based role . Your success directly impacts your income.
• High-Demand Market: We focus exclusively on D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, three of the nation’s most competitive hospitality hubs.

What You’ll Do

• Source, connect with, and place top hospitality talent in leadership roles across hotels, resorts, clubs, and more.
• Confidently pick up the phone daily to engage, qualify, and recruit professionals.
• Build strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
• Manage your recruiting process from outreach to offer acceptance.
• Maintain detailed candidate and client records in our ATS (experience with Loxo or similar is a plus).

Must-Haves

• 1099 / Commission-Only Mindset: You understand and are comfortable working in a results-driven, commission-based structure.
• Confident and comfortable making outbound calls daily to both candidates and clients.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple searches at once.
• Background in sales, catering sales, sales coordination, or other client-facing roles where persistence and follow-up are key.

Nice-to-Haves

• Recruiting experience (hospitality a plus).
• ATS experience: Loxo, Bullhorn, or similar systems.
• Hospitality industry experience in hotels, resorts, clubs, or related fields.
• Resides in D.C., Virginia, Maryland or has a strong network in the area.
• Sales backgrounds from real estate, field sales, or high-volume outbound sales environments.

Who Thrives Here

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Is self-motivated and loves working independently.
• Sees opportunities, not obstacles.
• Knows how to hustle, build relationships, and close deals.
• Thrives in a competitive, performance-based environment.

Compensation

• 1099 contractor position with uncapped commission earnings .
• Performance based bonus and incentives
• The harder you work, the more you make. Top performers can earn six figures.

Apply now to join a high-energy, award-winning recruiting team and take control of your career!

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