Persone NYC

PERSONE NYC is a boutique hospitality recruitment agency built on passion, precision, and a deep love for New York City’s independent food and hospitality scene. Founded in 2016 by James Marcolin — a first-generation Italian immigrant with a lifelong connection to hospitality — PERSONE was created to bring warmth, efficiency, and human connection back to the hiring process. Today, PERSONE remains intentionally small and community-focused, offering highly personalized recruitment services to NYC’s top restaurants, boutique hotels, catering companies, and hospitality-driven concepts. From Executive Chefs and General Managers to Beverage Directors and Sous Chefs, PERSONE expertly matches pre-screened, top-tier talent with roles that fit both culture and mission.

Founded

2016

Industry

Professional and business services

Product

Business Services

2025 Honoree in Micro-Business Leaders

Persone NYC has been recognized as a Micro-Business Leader in the CO—100. The category honors small businesses with one to five employees that have managed to build profitable and thriving enterprises while maintaining their small and nimble structure. Despite the unique challenges that can come with running a micro-business, these businesses exemplify resilience, innovation, and adaptability, proving that success does not necessarily require large teams. The CO—100 is the annual list of the 100 best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses in America.

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