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Founder and President Ken Spahn is a renowned restaurant recruiter, authority, and consultant. With his extensive experience and ever-expanding network of industry contacts and inside connections, Ken has developed a truly unique, unparalleled, and personal knowledge of the restaurant & hospitality industry, its key players, and their unique business needs and concerns. Ken Spahn brings a wealth of first-hand industry expertise, having served pivotal roles with Darden Restaurants/General Mills Restaurants, Skyline Chili (the premier chain of Cincinnati-style chili parlors), York Steakhouse chain, Basil’s, American Restaurant Marketing Group, Western Steer Steakhouse chain, Young & Rubicam, and other operations. He has worked closely with individual restaurateurs, corporate management and HR executives, regional chains, store-level managers and chefs, and multi-unit franchisees to help identify, recruit, train, and retain qualified personnel. He has also served as a consultant for various local, regional, and national restaurant concepts, and for other hospitality, mixed-use, and foodservice operations. Recognized for his industry expertise and personal contacts, Ken Spahn has been intricately involved in over 100 Food & Wine events, culinary competitions, and industry gatherings. He has the honor of serving as a celebrity Judge for various culinary events, including the prestigious Share Our Strength/Taste of The Nation. Ken Spahn has taught Hospitality Management college courses, and has appeared as a guest expert on various TV, radio, print, and online publications. As an author, Ken has written and published over 600 restaurant-related articles, which appear in numerous magazines, newspapers, on-line dining guides, industry trade journals, and specialty publications. He has also authored four nationally recognized Law Review articles. Regarded as one of the industry’s top restaurant recruiters, food services professionals from across the country seek out Ken Spahn directly, to help them find a more ideally suited career opportunity. This combination enables Ken and RPG to bring great people and great companies together, to find that elusive “Perfect Match.” Mr. Spahn holds a J.D. degree with Honors from Florida State University College of Law; and a dual B.S. degree with High Honors in Business Marketing and Management from Miami University in beautiful Oxford, Ohio. He is a member of the Florida Bar, and has been actively involved in various civic, community, and charitable organizations for many years.

EXECUTIVE CHEF – Memphis, TN

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EXECUTIVE CHEF needed to lead a very popular and highly praised elevated-casual Contemporary American gastropub in beautiful East Memphis, TN!
* Incredible opportunity to join a VERY successful, well-established (and growing!) LOCAL restaurant group – who truly CARES about its team members and their Quality of Life – Plus tremendous opportunities for long-term career growth!
* Generous Salary ($100K+ w QUARTERLY Bonuses!) + FULL BENEFITS Package + RELOCATION assistance.
* Focus on running the Kitchen – NOT paperwork!
* Reasonable Hours! Just 5 day, 50-55 hr work weeks
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Serious EXECUTIVE CHEF / CdC experience with high-volume, chef-driven scratch kitchen operations. Particluar expertise with Contemporary American and elevated SOUTHERN cuisine strongly preferred. Outstanding Culinary Skills & Creativity, able to nightly specials, menu additions, Chef’s Dinners, etc.
  2. Strong BOH MANAGEMENT skills, able to command a busy kitchen smoothly & effectively.
  3. Hands-on and hard working, able to oversee entire BOH operations and take charge Strong personal work ethic and commitment to excellence.
  4. Professional appearance with good people skills, who interacts well with guests and staff.
  5. Totally committed to Guest Satisfaction. Committed to long-term career growth. Able to start ASAP!

 

EXECUTIVE CHEF Needed (Florida Keys) $100K-$130K++!

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A-Team EXECUTIVE CHEF for very successful Fine Dining restaurant, plus a busy casual beachfront café in the upper Florida Keys!
* Generous Salary ($100K+) + Substantial BONUSES & Full Benefits Package
* Easy Hours! Just 5 day, 45-50 hr. work weeks. NO Late nights or early mornings!
* Enjoy the laid-back tropical life of the Florida Keys!
MUST have serious Executive Chef experience with upscale Chef-driven restaurants. Particular expertise with:  FINE DINING FRENCH; Contemporary Floribbean; and  Special Events & Banquets strongly preferred. Outstanding Culinary Skills & Creativity, able to create signature dishes, nightly specials,  etc.
* Oversee Fine Dining restaurant, plus a busy Beachside Café, PLUS Private parties & events.
* Experience working in Fla Keys or on an Island preferred, but not required.

Generous Base Salary ($100K-$130K!), plus substantial BONUS (UP TO 50%!) and Full BENEFITS package – plus tremendous long-term career opportunities.

EXECUTIVE CHEF (Pensacola Beach, FL) – High-Volume Upscale Seafood

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A Team EXECUTIVE CHEF to lead a very successful and highly regarded upscale waterfront restaurant in beautiful Pensacola Beach, FL!

* Generous Base Salary, + substantial Quarterly Bonuses ($130K/yr!!), and BENEFITS, plus RELOCATION if required – Plus tremendous career Advancement & Growth opportunities.
* Reasonable Hours – just 5-day, 50-55 hr work weeks!
* Your chance to join this very successful, well-established, and highly respected Local restaurant group – with tremendous opportunities for long-term career growth! 

Job Requirements included:
* Serious EXECUTIVE CHEF experience with High-Volume scratch kitchen operations.  Particular expertise with FRESH FISH & SEAFOOD.
* Serious culinary chops, able to create signature dishes and nightly specials, update the menu & recipes, etc. * Excellent BOH MANAGEMENT skills, able to run a busy kitchen smoothly & efficiently.  Ensure quality, consistency, timeliness, adherence to standards, cleanliness, and overall excellence.
* Committed to long-term career growth.  Able to start ASAP!

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EXECUTIVE CHEF – Fine Dining Steak & Seafood – Rosemary Beach, FL ($100K – $130K!)

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EXECUTIVE CHEF – Fine Dining Steak & Seafood – Rosemary Beach, FL ($100K – $130K!)

EXECUTIVE CHEF to lead an upscale Steak & Seafood restaurant in beautiful Rosemary Beach, Florida!

* Incredible opportunity to be a major player with this very successful (and growing!) local restaurant group – with tremendous opportunities for long-term career growth!
* Enjoy the laid-back Good Life of Florida’s Gulf Coast Panhandle (north of Panama City Beach).
* Generous Base Salary ($100K+!), + substantial Quarterly Bonuses, and full BENEFITS (+ RELOCATION assistance if applicable)!
* Reasonable Hours – Just 5-days – NO late nights or morning shifts.

Must have serious EXECUTIVE CHEF experience with UPSCALE scratch kitchen, HIGH-VOLUME operations. Particular expertise with Fine Dining STEAK & SEAFOOD strongly preferred. Outstanding Culinary creativity, able to Revamp the Menu & Recipes, create seasonal & nightly specials, Chef’s Dinners, etc. Also Excellent BOH MANAGEMENT skills, able to run a busy BOH smoothly and effectively.
Able to start ASAP!

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EXECUTIVE CHEF & Executive Sous Chef (Pensacola Beach, FL)

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TOP DOG EXECUTIVE CHEF AND Executive SOUS Chef to lead a very successful and popular upscale/casual waterfront restaurant in beautiful Pensacola Beach, FL!  (ALSO:)

* VERY successful, well-established (and growing!) LOCAL restaurant group – with tremendous opportunities for long-term career growth!

* Generous Base Salary, + substantial Quarterly Bonuses, and BENEFITS – plus tremendous career Advancement & Growth opportunities.

* Reasonable Hours – just 5-day, 50-55 hr work weeks!

 Job Requirements included: Serious HEAD CHEF/SOUS CHEF  experience with High-Volume scratch kitchen operations. Particular expertise with FRESH FISH & SEAFOOD. Serious culinary chops, able to create signature dishes and nightly specials. Excellent BOH MANAGEMENT skills, able to run a busy kitchen smoothly & efficiently.

 

 

 

Boca Burger Battle Returns!   Saturday, July 16, 2022

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“A Grilling Affair” returns to Sanborn Square Park this Saturday!

By Kenny Spahn

Summer is here. The crowds are shorter and the days are hotter. And the grills are firin’ up again, as the area’s top chefs strut their stuff for your food-loving delight at the 9th Annual Boca Burger Battle.  After taking a hiatus due to the shutdown, the fan favorite affair takes is finally back – and it happens THIS SATURDAY, July 16 in Sanborn Square Park in downtown Boca Raton. Don’t miss this Burgerlicious experience to taste the best burgers and other grilled sensations, as top chefs from Boca and beyond vie for the coveted Golden Burger Trophy.  A panel of hungry Grill Master Judges will select their pick for “Best Grill Master,” and all festival goers (like you!) get to vote for the “People’s Choice Award.”  And the best part, it all goes to benefit the Children’s Giving Foundation.

Here’s your chance to savor unlimited samplings of artisan burger creations from some of the best burger masters; along with unlimited pours of craft beers, summer wines, seasonal spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages; all while enjoying a fun-filled outdoor festival, complete with live music.  This year features an all-star line-up of returning BBB champions, including Boca favorites M.E.A.T. Eatery & Taproom, Burton’s Grill & Bar, Cheffrey Eats Food Truck, and La Perrada Del Gordo; along with Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox (Deerfield Beach), Legends Tavern and Grille (Lighthouse Point), The Vegan Restaurants from Loxahatchee; and Oakland Park’s Funky Buddha Brewery.  Newcomers to the big burger bash this year include The Drunken Burger (Boca), Throw Social (Delray), and Bar Louie (Coconut Creek).

 A select group of culinary professionals and local dignitaries will serve as this year’s Grill Master Judges, including Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano (of The Naked Taco, Iron Chef America, etc.), CBS-2 news anchor Sam Kerrigan, and Douglas Heizer, Publisher of The Boca Raton Tribune (https://www.bocaratontribune.com/).  Long-time favorite KRUSH Party Band will provide the live entertainment.  “This community event with its “Backyard BBQ” theme showcases some of the best beef and alternative burgers in south Florida, along with an array of thirst-quenching craft beer, seasonal spirits and summer wines” notes event founder and President Russell Spadaccini.

So save your room in your belly for one unforgettable Grilling Affair!

The Boca Burger Battle 2022 takes place Saturday, July 16 at the Sanborn Square Park at 72 N. Federal Highway in downtown Boca Raton; from 7:00 pm (or 6:00 for VIP ticketholders) – 10:00 pm.  All tickets include unlimited food and beverage (beer, wine, and spirits) tastings, live entertainment, and access to all other vendors and displays.

General Admission tickets are $50 in advance, or $100 at the event (if still available); VIP Tickets are $75 in advance, or $125 at the door, and also entitle you to a one-hour EARLY START (at 6:00, instead of 7:00).

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit: https://BocaBurgerBattle.com/Tribune; or call 561.338.7594.

Portion of the event proceeds benefit Children’s Giving Foundation, a Boca Raton-based 510C-3 non-profit organization that supports children’s charities here in South Florida.

NOTE: This is a 21+ year old event. Sorry, No Pets allowed. Event is Rain or Shine.

The Boca Burger Battle is presented by BocaRaton.com & The BITES! Network, which also produces the Boca Raton Wine and Food Festival; the Florida Wing Battle, and the new Florida Taco Battle.

For more information about the Boca Raton Wine and Food Festival, visit: http://www.bocaratonwineandfoodfestival.com /

For more information about Restaurant Placement Group visit: https://www.restaurantplacement.com/

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PASTRY CHEF (Ft. Lauderdale) – High-profile luxury restaurant!

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Artisan PASTY CHEF for a VERY successful, high-profile, and highly regarded fine dining restaurant in vibrant Ft. Lauderdale, FL!

* Incredible opportunity to join a VERY successful and highly regarded restaurant group — and work with a Michelin-rated, internationally acclaimed Master Chef!

*  Generous Salary + Bonuses and Benefits – plus tremendous advancement opportunities!

* Reasonable Work Week!  Just 5 Dinners / week. NO morning or late night shifts!

Must have serious PASTRY CHEF experience, preferably with upscale fine dining establishments. Particular expertise and training with classic FRENCH pastry and/or Mediterranean/Continental cuisine highly preferred.

Also: Outstanding Culinary Skills & Creativity; Strong Kitchen Management skills; Solid, stable track record with good professional references. Able to start ASAP!

Please submit resume in WORD format (.docx) if possible to: Ken@RestaurantPlacement.com

* => Resume absolutely MUST include your Name, CITY, E-Mail, & Phone #! <=*

STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY assured.

RestaurantPlacementGroup

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CATERING & EVENTS SALES MANAGER – Ft Lauderdale, FL Prestigious Hotel

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CATERING / SPECIAL EVENTS SALES MANAGER for a very well-established, successful, and prestigious hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Must have CATERING & EVENT MANAGEMENT experience, managing and orchestrating event details and logistics, especially with weddings, banquets, and corporate events in HOTELS.  Also SALES experience, able to secure new clients, and promote repeat business.  Strong knowledge of DELPHI and OPRA software strongly preferred.  A self-driven team leader who can work independently.

** Generous Base Salary & BONUSES (paid every 2 weeks!), + fantastic FULL BENEFITS package. Plus tremendous growth & advancement opportunities.

* 5- Day work weeks – Flexible Schedule.

Catering Sales Manager (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) – Prestigious Hotel

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 CATERING & EVENTS /GROUP SALES MANAGER for a very well-established, successful, and prestigious hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  Incredible FULL BENEFITS package, generous BONUS program, and tremendous opportunities for long-term career growth!

* 5- Day work weeks – Flexible Schedule!

  REQUIREMENTS:

 1.     SPECIAL EVENTS / BANQUET GROUP SALES  experience with high volume HOTELS, restaurants, Country Clubs, etc. Particular expertise with Weddings and large Corporate Functions strongly preferred.  Strong knowledge of DELPHI and OPRA software strongly preferred.

 2.     Able to manage and orchestrate event details, from initial sales to final execution.

 3.     Dynamic personality with great people skills and customer rapport.  Secure new business, entertain customers and conduct property tours, attend business & social networking events, wedding expos, etc.

 4.     Self-driven team leader who can work independently.  Committed to long-term career growth. Able to start ASAP!

 

* Generous Base Salary & BONUSES (paid every 2 weeks!), + fantastic FULL BENEFITS package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance, Matching 401-K, FREE On-site Covered Parking, 2 wks vacation + PTO,  Free meals, Tuition Reimbursement, and LOTS more!

*  Plus tremendous growth opportunities with this VERY well-established, highly regarded and financially solid group!

*  Flexible Schedule: Just 5 days work weeks!

 

**  Resume MUST include your Name, CITY, Email, and Phone #!