(800) 513-5096
(800) 513-5096
Hire a Chef: Quality You Can Count On
Guaranteed Hires & Staffing for Hospitality
Companies that trust RestaurantZone
Frequently Asked Questions
How does recruiting work?
RestaurantZone Recruiters will source, screen, interview, conduct due diligence, background and reference checks on only the most qualified candidates that match your criteria. A shortlist of candidates resumes and executive summaries will be emailed to you for review. From there you will schedule in-person interviews and then select the best one!
How much does recruiting cost?
It varies from market to market and also depends on the specific role(s) you are hiring for. A contract agreement will be sent out outlining the scope of our services and fees. Upon hiring the candidate RestaurantZone will invoice a percentage of first year’s salary. The percentage fee can vary but is typically within the 15% to 30% range**. A small upfront deposit is required to begin the search.
What kinds of candidates do you recruit for?
We specialize in Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, Chef De Cuisine, Chef De Partie, Head Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Executive Pastry Chefs, Hourly Chefs, and more. Our recruiters have experience placing chefs in upscale environments, high volume kitchens, hotel, and quick-serve. Our firm also covers all positions within food & beverage, restaurant, retail, hotel and hospitality. Additionally, we cover hourly level searches.
I'm hiring in multiple locations. Can you help?
Yes. RestaurantZone has recruiters working nationwide with deep legs in those markets and strong job-seeker connections/networks in virtually every US State. Call (800) 513-5096 for more info.
How does RestaurantZone source talent?
Our recruiters primarily source talent from their own deep industry connections. They also leverage RestaurantZone's private database of passive and active candidates (with over 2 million hospitality candidates). Our recruiters will also target candidates from your competitors to give you an edge. RestaurantZone has unique resources and partnerships with sister agencies, culinary schools, 99+ popular job boards, resume databases, targeted email campaigns and more.
What is the turnaround time and when can I expect candidates?
Our recruiters typically take less than a week to email you your first candidate. Our recruiters will arrange candidate interviews on your behalf. We only ask you provide a clear, immediate schedule for meetings to prevent good candidates from falling off. Candidates call you to book an interview as soon as possible and we send you all of the candidates information beforehand.
How experienced are your recruiters?
RestaurantZone recruiters have a combined tenure of over 65+ years of recruiting experience and many have operational experience in the restaurant & hospitality space. RestaurantZone works with a variety of excellent brands, delivering thousands of quality hires for our clients.
What types of companies do you recruit for?
We work with Fortune 500 companies and with small businesses that are well capitalized or that generate at least 1MM in revenue. We recruit for all concepts including fast-casual, QSR, casual, cafe, fine-dining, hotel and retail.
Do you have guarantee? What happens if the candidate quits or is terminated in the first 30-90 days?
Our clients have an average satisfaction rating of 95% so you know you’ll be working with the best every single time. If you are unsatisfied with your candidate or the candidate leaves before a certain period of time, we shall replace them at no extra cost to you.
I need someone yesterday! How do I get started?
Call (800) 513-5096 today to work with a Recruiter Today or click the “Start Now” button above to request a quote. One of our recruiters will work with you to sculpt your hiring criteria and complete your order.
* This applies to new clients as of Feb 17th 2022.
** Note: Narrow, unique & difficult searches may be subject to higher fees.
Questions? We’ll point you in the right direction.
Let a RestaurantZone Recruiter help you find the right solution today.
(800) 513-5096
Email Us or Call (800) 513-5096
