Restaurant Executive Recruiters
Over 20 Years Experience
95%
Annual Retention Rate
Unfilled leadership seats can stall growth, drain morale, and cost multi‑unit brands thousands each week. As dedicated restaurant executive recruiters, we bridge that costly gap fast. Our retained search model taps a nationwide talent pool and delivers finalists in weeks, not months. The proof? 95 percent of executives we place are still thriving one year later, driving revenue, culture, and expansion for quick‑service and fast‑casual operators alike while trimming average vacancy costs by another six figures.
Why Does Specialization Matter?
Cost of Vacancy
Every vacant VP or Director seat can bleed $25K–$40K in lost sales, slowed unit expansion, and staff churn per month. We calculate this upfront so the ROI of filling the role is crystal‑clear.
Segment Nuance
QSR, fast‑casual, and polished‑casual brands have wildly different unit economics, labor models, and franchise agreements. A specialized recruiter screens for these nuances to avoid six‑figure mis‑hires.
Hidden Talent Pools
Roughly 70 % of senior restaurant leaders are passive—absent from job boards and LinkedIn alerts. Our proprietary database, peer referrals, and invite‑only talent community surfaces candidates competitors never meet.
Culture Fit & Retention
Industry‑specific behavioral interviews map leadership style to brand culture—one reason 95 % of our placements are still thriving after 12 months.
Our 5 Step Process
Discovery →
Sourcing →
Evaluation →
Offer →
Onboarding Support
FAQ
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Our average time‑to‑fill for VP‑level roles is 42 days—six weeks faster than the 2024 industry average.
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We operate on a retained model at one‑third of first‑year cash compensation, split into three milestones.