86 Service is a hospitality-first brand built on one of the most recognized terms in the industry. “86” has always meant something is off the board, removed, or no longer available. We took that concept and flipped it into a promise. At 86 Service, we help hospitality organizations and leaders remove what is broken, outdated, or holding them back and replace it with clarity, confidence, and performance. It is about eliminating the noise, cutting through generic solutions, and delivering people-centered support that actually works in the real world of hospitality.

More importantly, 86 Service represents the standards we believe hospitality leaders deserve. This is not just basic résumé writing and standard career coaching; this is executive career strategy, leadership positioning, recruiting support, and transition coaching designed specifically for the pressure, pace, and culture of the hospitality industry. We exist to help hospitality professionals walk into their next chapter prepared, credible, and in control of their story. People First. Always. is not a tagline for us. It is how we operate, how we lead, and how we serve for the past 23 years. Talent. Transition. Trust.

Who We Are

86 Service is a boutique leadership and career advisory built to support organizations and leaders through moments of transition. We work at the intersection of people, performance, and change—where decisions carry personal weight and long-term consequences. Our approach is grounded in one principle above all else: People First. Always. That belief shapes how we listen, advise, and act.

Outplacement & Transition Support

We specialize in people-first outplacement, helping organizations manage leadership changes with dignity while supporting individuals through what can be complex and emotional transitions. Our work focuses on clarity, reputation, and forward momentum, guiding leaders as they reposition their experience, strengthen their professional narrative, and prepare for what comes next. Outplacement with 86 Service is never transactional; it is personal, thoughtful, and discreet.

Recruiting, Branding & Career Coaching

Alongside outplacement, we support companies and leaders through targeted executive recruiting, personal branding, and career coaching. Our recruiting approach is intentionally boutique, designed to place the right leaders into the right environments when replacement or growth is required. Through personal branding and coaching, we help leaders articulate who they are, how they lead, and where they are going, ensuring alignment between individual ambition and organizational need.

Our Core Pillars