Adele DeGeare, CPC
Executive Recruiter
Division: Restaurant
Location: North Carolina (Eastern)
Adele DeGeare
Executive Recruiter, Gecko Hospitality
Restaurant Division | North Carolina
Phone: 704-780-1045 (ext.103) | Email: adele@geckohospitality.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adele-degeare-cpc-189a2a138/
Credentials: CPC
About Adele
Adele DeGeare is an Executive Recruiter with Gecko Hospitality serving the North Carolina market focusing on food service operations. Culinary leadership, restaurant operations and multi-unit food-service recruiting serving North Carolina.
Background & Experience
Progressed in the food service industry including culinary, restaurant, contract, and recruiting for large and independent operations. Award winning, dedicated and focused.
Areas of Focus
Positions: North Carolina recruiting single store as well as multi-unit. General Manager and Assistant General Manager; Kitchen Manager and Executive Chef; Multi-unit, Area Director, and District Leaders, VP, SVP and C-Level.
Markets served: North Carolina.
How Adele Evaluates Talent
When evaluating restaurant leadership candidates, I start by looking at an individual’s overall experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry gauging their commitment and operational background. I assess how their experience aligns with open opportunities, including but not limited to; concept fit, sales volume, team size, administrative responsibilities, and leadership skills. Important skills include, people development abilities, adaptability to diverse groups, and a track record of delivering results. Also, understanding what is motivating the person to make a move and whether the opportunity aligns with their career goals. Professional growth, better work-life balance, location, compensation, benefits, or company culture are all important factors.
Adele’s Market Perspective
The North Carolina restaurant and hospitality market remains strong, with established brands expanding and new concepts entering the market. Employers are looking for candidates with proven results or strong leadership potential, and are becoming more flexible on concept match, placing greater value on people management experience, work ethic, leadership skills, and a strong guest service foundation.
Candidates are seeking competitive compensation, work-life harmony, benefits, growth opportunities, workplace satisfaction, and stability. Companies that can offer these qualities are attracting and retaining the best talent.
Advice
For employers: Know what success looks like in the role and what makes your company a destination for top talent.
For candidates: Be ready to back up your experience with real stories, results, and how you will make an impact.
In Adele’s Words
“I’ve been in our industry for years; I understand the desire to excel. I am passionate about helping restaurant and hospitality professionals take the next step in their careers.”
Testimonials
“It has always been great dealing with Adele. She has great follow-up and always cares about the people she is placing. Not only does she try to take care of our restaurant needs, but she is always an advocate for the applicants she sends out!”
Nico R. (Satisfied client, August 15, 2026)
“My recruiter Adele was the best ever! She was so helpful and kind. She was so honest with me and thorough. She worked hard to get me job offers, and I got the job I wanted with her help, and quickly too! Thank you, Gecko Hospitality. What you did for me changed my life!”
Rita-Nadia W. (Successfully placed candidate, February 18, 2026)
“Very impressive! Helped my restaurant solve a long-term staffing issue in a very satisfactory manner.”
Andrew P. (Satisfied client, October 20, 2023)
“Adele is a pleasure to work with. She communicates and presents capable talent. We will continue to work with Adele for future needs.”
Blake Z. (Satisfied client, September 25, 2023)
“Adele was absolutely amazing to work with! She took the time to truly listen to what I was looking for in a job and provided me with several great options that aligned perfectly with my goals. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, I found a role that feels like the perfect fit. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and highly recommend her to anyone seeking career opportunities.”
Tiffanee W. (Successfully placed candidate, December 27, 2024)
Adele DeGeare, CPC
Executive Recruiter
Division: Restaurant
Location: North Carolina (Eastern)
Adele DeGeare
Executive Recruiter, Gecko Hospitality
Restaurant Division | North Carolina
Phone: 704-780-1045 (ext.103) | Email: adele@geckohospitality.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adele-degeare-cpc-189a2a138/
Credentials: CPC
About Adele
Adele DeGeare is an Executive Recruiter with Gecko Hospitality serving the North Carolina market focusing on food service operations. Culinary leadership, restaurant operations and multi-unit food-service recruiting serving North Carolina.
Background & Experience
Progressed in the food service industry including culinary, restaurant, contract, and recruiting for large and independent operations. Award winning, dedicated and focused.
Areas of Focus
Positions: North Carolina recruiting single store as well as multi-unit. General Manager and Assistant General Manager; Kitchen Manager and Executive Chef; Multi-unit, Area Director, and District Leaders, VP, SVP and C-Level.
Markets served: North Carolina.
How Adele Evaluates Talent
When evaluating restaurant leadership candidates, I start by looking at an individual’s overall experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry gauging their commitment and operational background. I assess how their experience aligns with open opportunities, including but not limited to; concept fit, sales volume, team size, administrative responsibilities, and leadership skills. Important skills include, people development abilities, adaptability to diverse groups, and a track record of delivering results. Also, understanding what is motivating the person to make a move and whether the opportunity aligns with their career goals. Professional growth, better work-life balance, location, compensation, benefits, or company culture are all important factors.
Adele’s Market Perspective
The North Carolina restaurant and hospitality market remains strong, with established brands expanding and new concepts entering the market. Employers are looking for candidates with proven results or strong leadership potential, and are becoming more flexible on concept match, placing greater value on people management experience, work ethic, leadership skills, and a strong guest service foundation.
Candidates are seeking competitive compensation, work-life harmony, benefits, growth opportunities, workplace satisfaction, and stability. Companies that can offer these qualities are attracting and retaining the best talent.
Advice
For employers: Know what success looks like in the role and what makes your company a destination for top talent.
For candidates: Be ready to back up your experience with real stories, results, and how you will make an impact.
In Adele’s Words
“I’ve been in our industry for years; I understand the desire to excel. I am passionate about helping restaurant and hospitality professionals take the next step in their careers.”
Testimonials
“It has always been great dealing with Adele. She has great follow-up and always cares about the people she is placing. Not only does she try to take care of our restaurant needs, but she is always an advocate for the applicants she sends out!”
Nico R. (Satisfied client, August 15, 2026)
“My recruiter Adele was the best ever! She was so helpful and kind. She was so honest with me and thorough. She worked hard to get me job offers, and I got the job I wanted with her help, and quickly too! Thank you, Gecko Hospitality. What you did for me changed my life!”
Rita-Nadia W. (Successfully placed candidate, February 18, 2026)
“Very impressive! Helped my restaurant solve a long-term staffing issue in a very satisfactory manner.”
Andrew P. (Satisfied client, October 20, 2023)
“Adele is a pleasure to work with. She communicates and presents capable talent. We will continue to work with Adele for future needs.”
Blake Z. (Satisfied client, September 25, 2023)
“Adele was absolutely amazing to work with! She took the time to truly listen to what I was looking for in a job and provided me with several great options that aligned perfectly with my goals. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, I found a role that feels like the perfect fit. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and highly recommend her to anyone seeking career opportunities.”
Tiffanee W. (Successfully placed candidate, December 27, 2024)