Mise En Place
French /miz ɑ̃ plas/
(noun) The practice of arranging, organising and being perfectly prepared
Our Story
Mise En Place Talent is the culmination of years of HR, recruitment, and operations experience in leading hospitality organisations around the world spanning New York, Miami, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore.
Our on-the-ground experience working hand-in-hand with restaurateurs, culinary, service, and home office teams lends us invaluable insights that translate to creative strategies and solutions with concrete results. At the core of what we do is connecting people to places and creating stories together.
Having planned, opened, and recruited for over 100 venues across North America and Asia, garnering Michelin Stars, James Beard Awards, and rankings on Top 50 Lists, our Founder Venus excels at finding and attracting exceptional talent, building teams for long-term success, and providing dedicated Human Resources services and solutions that are practical and make sense to hospitality organisations.
At Mise en Place, we bring our passion for hospitality, eye for talent, and extensive industry knowledge and relationships to partners who are serious about their people.
Our Services
We offer a suite of bespoke services and solutions
tailored to each partner and candidate's unique needs and goals, including:
Recruitment
We shine a spotlight on your company and share your story with top talent around the world to ignite their interest. We seek out those most compatible with your values and mission who will add value to your community long-term. Whether you are a beloved neigbourhood restaurant or an international multi-concept group, we are passionate about connecting great people to great places.
Organisational Culture
We evaluate your existing organisational culture, identify any gaps, and make recommendations for improvement. This can include designing orientation and onboarding programs, team engagement strategies, internal communication plans, and much more.
HR Support
From visa applications to onboarding new joiners and administering benefits and MPF, we offer customised support based on your organisational needs.
Career Consultation
What is next for your career? We help make your search easier and recommend concrete steps to achieve your goals. On top of matching you to exceptional, best-in-class employers and showcasing your talent and potential, we help you gain career confidence, insight, encouragement and inspiration.
If you seek something you don’t see on the menu, just ask!
Our Guiding Principles
Embrace the Unconventional.
Hospitality is unconventional… it’s what we love about it. Whatever HR or recruitment support you need, however unordinary or niche, count us in. We especially enjoy and excel at projects and roles that are out-of-the-box.
Don't Settle.
We are passionate about finding the best person for every role. Every organisation has its own DNA and shouldn't settle for a cookie-cutter approach. By the same token, each person has a special set of skills and stories that make up who they are. Rather than settling for just a job, we find roles that maximise the individual's potential and bring true fulfilment.
Not Your Typical HR.
In the words of Danny Meyer: “If you’re trying to provide engaging hospitality… there must be a certain amount of fun and a sense of humour involved…”
While we’re serious about getting things done, we also believe in maintaining the joy of hospitality in everything we do. We are not transactional HR robots or cut-throat recruiters with quotas to hit. We are energetic, dynamic hospitality folks who get what you do, and who recruit with intention, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm.
Always Transparent.
We are committed to honesty and transparency for both partners and talent alike. We vow to never leave anyone hanging or in the dark. We provide full view into our work and progress to give confidence that we are dedicated to your success and best interests.
Where We Work
