Sometimes you’ve tapped out your local talent pool. You know all the cooks, the servers, the managers in your city – and you need to look wider. When it’s time to cast a bigger net, Poached’s National Job Post lets you reach candidates across the country with a single listing.
What Is a National Job Post?
A National Job Post is exactly what it sounds like: instead of your job listing showing up in just one city, it appears in every Poached market: The United States, Canada and The Caribbean.
Normally, if you want visibility in multiple cities, you’d have to buy separate posts for each market. With a National Post, you create one listing and it reaches hospitality professionals nationwide – cooks, managers, bartenders, servers, and leadership candidates who are open to relocating or working in destination roles.
It’s built for situations where local hiring isn’t enough. Maybe you’re opening a new concept, staffing a seasonal property, filling a leadership role, or recruiting for a destination restaurant where talent often comes from out of town.
National vs. City Job Posts: What the Data Shows
Most hospitality hiring starts locally – and that makes sense. But when you widen the search, the difference in reach is dramatic.
On average, a National Job Post receives 4–6× more impressions than a single-market post. And it’s not just visibility – 90% of National Posts receive at least double the number of resumes compared to the average city-based job.
In short, it’s not about replacing local hiring. It’s about giving yourself a bigger pipeline when the local one runs thin.
Pricing: National Job Post vs. City-Based Job Posts
Most hospitality recruiting starts city by city – and costs add up fast when you try to widen the search.
Posting in just five major hospitality markets (New York City, San Francisco, Portland, Austin, and Chicago) would cost $325 using standard posts.
A $200 National Post upgrade places your job in every Poached market.
So instead of guessing which cities might produce candidates – and paying for each one separately – you can expand your reach everywhere at once, often for less than targeting just a handful of markets.
Who National Job Posts Are Built For
National Posts tend to work best when talent doesn’t just come from down the street. That includes:
- destination restaurants and chef-driven concepts
- multi-property hospitality groups
- resorts, lodges, and national park operators
- seasonal and high-volume employers
Brands like Xanterra (national park and resort operator), Kann (Portland, OR), and Bludorn (Houston, TX) have used National Posts when their hiring needs extend beyond a single market.
Why National Job Posts Work
A large portion of hospitality professionals are open to relocating for the right opportunity – especially for leadership roles, strong concepts, or destination properties.
National Job Posts make sure those candidates see your role.
With a National Post:
- your listing appears across the entire United States
- job seekers browsing kitchen, management, and front-of-house roles find your post
- you reach candidates already looking beyond their current city
That’s what makes National Posts especially effective for hard-to-fill and growth-focused roles.
Want Even More Visibility?
For employers who want an extra boost, National Posts can be paired with targeted marketing emails to Poached job seekers. That additional exposure helps your role reach more qualified candidates quickly and can shorten time-to-hire.
Hire Nationwide With Confidence
If your hiring strategy includes expanding beyond a single city, National Job Posts give you the reach to do it without multiplying your posting costs.
When the right candidate isn’t local, National Posts help you find them anyway.