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Malcolm Bell
- (941) 586-1793
- mbell@ehsrecruitingcompany.com
Malcolm’s passion for the hospitality industry was shaped early in life. Growing up, he watched his parents operate a beachside grill and concession stand and what began as exposure soon became purpose.
Following graduation, Malcolm immersed himself fully in the industry, securing a position at a World Expo—an experience that broadened his perspective and ignited his ambition. From there, he built a strong foundation in the fast casual world, before taking the entrepreneurial leap to open his own restaurant. The venture sharpened his leadership, financial acumen, and operational discipline—skills that would define the next chapters of his career.
After successfully selling his business, Malcolm joined the full service segment, where he dedicated the next decade to a single brand, mastering high-volume operations, and team development. His career then brought him to Hawaii, where he played a role in the opening of an iconic brand —a milestone that set new records in restaurant volume for the chain, and an experience that combined operational complexity with large-scale entertainment dining. He would spend nearly a decade with this brand.
Over the course of his operations career, Malcolm worked throughout the United States and Canada—from Vancouver to Hawaii, California to New York and Toronto —serving in multiple General Manager roles and leading diverse teams across varied markets. Malcolm then took his passion and knowledge of the industry to recruitment landing him with EHS which brought him to Sarasota, Florida, where he found both professional fulfillment and a place to call home.
Today, Malcolm has transformed decades of operational leadership and talent development into a thriving recruiting career. He specializes in placing hospitality executives and operational leaders across national and international markets, partnering and consulting with organizations to strengthen their leadership pipelines while guiding candidates toward meaningful career advancement.
“I now collaborate with some of the strongest recruiters in the nation, and I’m proud to make a genuine difference in people’s career. Helping others find their next opportunity is not just rewarding—it’s a privilege.”