Clients

Thanks

Nick Garvey,

President Steakhouse Division
III Forks Prime Steakhouse; Dallas, TX

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"Dear Ken, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all of your efforts in assisting me with the search for managerial candidates for Florida. I was quite impressed with the quality and quantity of candidates you provided Legal Sea Foods. It meant so much to me to know that you were out there looking for good managers on my behalf. I want you to know that I truly appreciate the level of personal service you gave us. I thank you for your persistence and your patience. I hope we can work together again. "

Janet Sutherby

Director of Recruitment and Retention
Legal Sea Foods, Inc. Boston, MA

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"Ken Spahn and Restaurant Placement Group is one of the few sources that truly understand the imperative needs of restaurants. His level of service and professionalism are truly astounding. I don't know any other group that can serve so efficiently and accurately as Restaurant Placement Group."

Danielle Williams, Operating Partner,

Oceans 234 & The Whale Raw Bar & Fish House

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"Ken, Just a few words of thanks for the excellent service you have provided my group.  You definitely have gone the extra mile, always on short notice, to accommodate my searches.  We definitely would use your group again in the future for our recruiting needs."

Thanks again.

Jackie L. Cahan, Operating Partner,

Synthesis Management Services / Tequila Ranch (Naperville, IL)

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"Ken was very much in tune with the type of manager we needed for our concept. The candidates he presented were solid performers with proven restaurant backgrounds. His follow-through and attention to detail were very much appreciated by all of us involved in the hiring process. We will certainly use him again as our company expands in Florida."

Mimi Cogan

General Manager

Chops Lobster Bar (Buckhead Life Restaurant Group)

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"Ken: Thank you for all your diligent efforts in helping us to fill our Executive Chef's position. Your commitment, perseverance, and quality of candidates shows that you are truly connected to top level executives in the hospitality field. Should we need help in future searches, you will be the first we call."

Thomas Wright,

Food & Beverage Director

The Grove Isle Resort & Spa (Nobel House Resorts)

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"Restaurant Placement Group has helped us recruit some of South Florida's best restaurant managers and chefs." 

 -Ron Adelman, Southeast Regional Director

The Capital Grille (Darden Restaurants),

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"Ken Spahn and the Restaurant Placement Group has been an invaluable resource for our most recent opening.  I highly recommend Ken's services for any serious restaurateur. Ken's knowledge of the market and attention to details makes the process of securing the best possible management candidates much easier." 

 -Tony J. Figurelli, Chief Operating Officer/Vice President

 Old Town Tavern, LLC

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"Ken works quickly and diligently to produce candidates.  He takes the time to understand what the client wants and makes every effort to exceed client expectations."

Elvira Ryder, Corporate Director, H.R.

Rosa Mexicano Restaurants (New York, NY)

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"Ken, I just wanted to say what a great pleasure it has been working with you and the Restaurant Placement Group.  From the very beginning, your professionalism and attention to detail have made a believer of me.  You and Restaurant Placement Group have given me a new outlook and benchmark in the hospitality placement business.  Thank you for instilling the professionalism and follow-through back into the industry."

Lou Marrocco, CMP, Operations Manager

Brandywine Events LLC (Malvern, PA)

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"Ken is an excellent research consultant for recruitment of hospitality talent. He consistently brings top-shelf talent to the table, and has helped us to expand our talent base and effectively increase performance and growth.  Ken is a valued resource and partner to keep the talent pipeline full."

Steven Roberts, V.P. of Operations

The Addison Restaurant Group LLC.

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"Ken Spahn and his Restaurant Placement Group team are responsive, vigilant and a pleasure with which to work. We will continue to use them as a resource for future placement needs."

Elizabeth Blau, CEO

Blau & Associates (Las Vegas, NV)

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"As a restaurateur for over 40 years, I'm quite impressed with Ken Spahn of Restaurant Placement Group. He brings insight and full comprehension of the restaurant industry, and he delivers exactly the services needed for each situation. Ken's contacts and respect he has attained due to his professional demeanor are among his impressive mix of talents. Ken truly offers a winning recipe for any restaurant."

Nick Nickolas, Owner/Operator

Nick's Fishmarket of Hawaii (Boca Raton, FL -- And 33 others)

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"We relied upon Ken Spahn of Restaurant Placement Group to find our new Chief Financial Officer. He brought us the perfect CFO under very demanding circumstances, with surprisingly fast turnaround, and with the utmost professionalism. We are very impressed with Ken's service. I would definitely rely upon Ken again, and I highly recommend Restaurant Placement Group to any business operator."

William L. Knight, President

NexStore MarketPlace

"I placed a call to Ken Spahn of RPG, and within a couple days he had several candidates lined up for me to interview.  We were then able to make an informed choice to run our restaurants."

Patrick J. Rooney, President

General Braddock Brewing Company, Ltd. (various concepts throughout south Florida)

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"Ken Spahn and Restaurant Placement Group are an asset to any expanding restaurant team. Within a few days, Ken had a list of very qualified candidates for us. I will definitely use his services again in the future."

Avi Stern, Owner/Operator

Bruegger's Bagels (south Florida)

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"When my clients ask me to help them locate food service personnel, I turn to Restaurant Placement Group. Ken Spahn has always provided the guidance, energy and personal attention that satisfies my clients' needs."

Drew McLandrich, Principal
McLandrich Consulting
(Cincinnati, OH)

"Ken Spahn has been very resourceful and professional at locating and connecting us with staff for our new venue. We found Ken to be reliable, knowledgeable and very persistent in his efforts. In addition, Ken was very personable and understood our business needs at every stage of the game."

Shai Ben-Ami, General Manager

Domo Japones ( Miami , FL )

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"We feel very confident recommending Ken Spahn and the Restaurant Placement Group to our clients, and to anyone in the restaurant and hospitality business. His expertise and personal industry contacts  qualifies him to recruit and place high level employees. We are glad Ken Spahn provides such a valuable service for our clients."

         Tom Prakas, President

   The Prakas Group, Inc, www.prakasgroup.com.

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"Being a top restaurant professional in Florida, I use Restaurant Placement Group whenever I need ideas, help and guidance. I highly respect Mr. Kenneth Spahn's inside knowledge of the industry, integrity, and outstanding personal service."

Johannes Fruhwirt, Chef/Owner

Johannes Restaurant

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"Whenever I have a hiring need in the future, the first call will go to Ken Spahn at Restaurant  Placement Group."

Patrick J. Rooney, Jr, President,

Rooney's Public House (West Palm Beach and Abacoa, FL)

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"Ken: I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the level of courtesy and professionalism  you extended in the placement of our new marketing director. Your attentiveness to our specific need was more than adequately met, and it would be my sincere pleasure to refer your services.

It is always a pleasure doing business with individuals such as yourself, and I look forward to working with you again."

Dimitrios 'Jimmy' Lellos, Operating Partner

Mythos Greek Taverna Coral Springs, FL

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"RestaurantBizSales.com is happy to recommend Ken  Spahn and Restaurant Placement Group as one the nation's premier restaurant/hospitality recruiters.  We know that Restaurant Placement Group will find the perfect candidate." Mr. Spahn's hands-on approach to placement is second to none.  His experience in the restaurant industry facilitates the placement of many qualified personnel. 

Donna Prakas, President

        Restaurant Biz Sales.com, Inc.  www.RestaurantBizSales.com .

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