Our Insights
On Executive Search and Restaurant Recruiting

Top Characteristics Hiring Authorities Look for That Have NOTHING To Do with Tenure
While experience matters, executive recruiters are seeing a shift where clients increasingly prioritize cultural fit alongside operational expertise, seeking leaders with strong interpersonal and strategic skills. To impress in your next interview, be prepared to showcase your leadership, communication, operational and financial acumen, empathy, and team development abilities, as these are the qualities hiring authorities are eager to see.

How to Find Your Next Restaurant Leader
A restaurant executive search that’s tailored to your brand and goals doesn’t just fill a seat—it builds a leader who’ll stick around and help you reach your next milestones.

How Will Tariffs Affect the Restaurant Industry?
Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs… if Q1 of 2025 could be summed up in a single word, it would probably be “tariffs.”

What is the Future of Casual Dining?
Casual-dining isn’t dying; debt-burdened laggards are, while nimble brands with lean menus, tech-driven service, and solid balance sheets surge ahead. Executive recruiting experts should zero in on leaders who can slash legacy costs, drive digital growth, and keep restaurants profitable in this fast-changing market.

Reviewing Your Resume
Avoiding these common mistakes will greatly increase your chances of making a positive impression and advancing in the hiring process. When exploring opportunities, employers meet your resume before they meet you, so let’s make sure you are putting your best foot forward!