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"It has been my pleasure working with
Ken Spahn from Restaurant Placement
Group. Our time is so valuable, and Ken
has been most efficient in presenting
candidates that don't waste my time, and
helped fill some hard to fill positions."
Chris Harrington, Director of Employment
The Capital Grille (Darden Restaurants)
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"Restaurant Replacement Group is able to
deliver the caliber of talent we look for
in Hospitality professionals."
Niko Karatassos, Director of Operations
Buckhead Life Restaurant Group
(various concepts throughout Georgia and Florida)
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"Ken: Thank you for all your diligent efforts
in helping us to fill our Executive Chef
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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"Ken: Thank you for the first-class
recruiting assistance. You provided a good
number of potential managers, and more
importantly, you provided people with depth
and understanding of my business. Our
needs were not just met, but exceeded."
Nick Garvey, President Steakhouse
Division, III Forks Prime Steakhouse
Dallas, TX
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"When staffing needs arise for managers
or chefs, I turn to the Restaurant Placement
Group. They respond quickly and have an
excellent selection of candidates."
Burt Rapoport, President
Rapoport's Restaurant Group, Inc.
(Owner/Operator of multiple restaurants)
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"When it comes to personalized attention
and service, Ken Spahn has been a top
notch performer. His understanding of the
local market, professionalism and ability to
find the right candidate has helped us be
successful in the Florida market."
Paul Baldasaro
Chief Operating Officer
Buckhead Life Restaurant Group
(Atlanta,GA, other cities)
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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, 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 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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"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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"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
(33 locations worldwide)
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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
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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 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 attentio 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, 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."
Jackie L. Cahan, Operating Partner,
Synthesis Management Services,
Tequila Ranch
(Naperville, IL)
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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 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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"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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"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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"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,
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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"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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"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)
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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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