Frequently asked questions
Fees, timeframes, guarantees, confidentiality and the roles we recruit for.
Fees and terms
How much does an assignment cost?
For an employee or supervisory profile, the fee is one month of gross salary, excluding VAT. For a role classified as cadre under French employment law, the fee is 15% of annual gross fixed and variable pay. Fixed-term contracts receive a 25% to 50% reduction in fees, depending on the length of the contract.
What guarantee do you offer?
If the successful candidate leaves during the initial probation period, Signature Hospitality presents three new qualified candidates at no additional cost, subject to the terms of the assignment, unless otherwise agreed in the contract.
Approach and scope
Do you work with candidates?
Signature Hospitality works for employers. Candidates can apply through the vacancies area, but the main pages are written for the hotels, restaurants and groups that recruit them.
Can you handle a confidential assignment?
Yes. Confidentiality may concern the name of the property, the replacement of a current employee or an opening that has not yet been announced.
Which roles do you recruit for?
Senior management, operations, rooms division, front office, kitchen, front of house, sommelier roles, housekeeping, F&B, spa and support functions where hospitality experience matters.
Do you work with the Paris market?
Yes. We work in Paris, throughout metropolitan France and the French overseas territories, as well as internationally.
Getting started
How long does an assignment take?
The timeframe depends on the role, its scarcity, the schedule and the remuneration package. The first call is used to give you a realistic estimate.
How do we get started?
Send us the role, the context and your timetable. We will contact you to define the requirement.
Discuss a vacancy
Is your question not covered here?
A first conversation to define what you need and agree the next step.