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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 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Fine Dining Western Mediterranean)

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  • All-Star EXECUTIVE CHEF to lead a very successful, highly esteemed fine dining waterfront restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, FL!
  • Generous Salary ($105K – $130K/yr) w Bonuses & Benefits, and more.
  • Reasonable Work Week! Just 5 Dinners / week. NO morning or late night shifts!
  • Focus on running the kitchen – NOT paperwork!
  • Incredible opportunity to join this VERY successful and highly respected restaurant group, with tremendous career opportunities..

 

Basic Requirements:

  1. EXECUTIVE CHEF /CdC experience with high-volume, upscale /fine dining operations. Particular expertise with WESTEN MEDITERRANEAN cuisine (Italian, French, Spanish, Turkish, Moroccan) strongly preferred.
  2. Outstanding Culinary Skills & Creativity. Create signature dishes, nightly specials. Strong sense of Pride and Passion in your work.
  3. BOH Management skills. A strong team leader, able to run a busy kitchen smoothly, effectively, and calmly. Strong Expediting skills. Strict Attention to Detail.  Maintain stringent standards of overall excellence.  Strong command of BOH ops, cost controls, vendor relations, etc.
  4. Hands-on and Hard Working, with strong work ethic and personal commitment to excellence.  Strong Team Building & Mentoring skills, who motivates by example & fosters a working team spirit.
  5. Professional demeanor, presents well in public. Dynamic personality & communication skills, Comfortable with customer interaction, special Chef’s Dinners, Media events, Food & Wine events, etc.
  6. Solid, stable track record and professional references. Willing & able to pass background check, drug screening, etc. if asked. Able to start ASAP!

Please send in WORD format (.docx) if possible .

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

 

 STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY assured.  

 

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EXECUTIVE CHEF – Modern Mexican Restaurante (The Hamptons, NY)

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All-Star EXECUTIVE CHEF to lead beautiful ‘upscale casual’ authentic Mexican restaurant, right in the heart The Hamptons, NY!
* Incredible opportunity to join this VERY successful and highly regarded restaurant group, with tremendous opportunities for advancement and growth.
* Authentic, scratch-made Mexican cuisine (Pork Al Pastor, Beef Barbacoa, Chicken and Carne Asado, Aguachile Verde, Mexican Street Corn, Huitlachoche, etc.) – plus a killer Cantina and expansive Tequila program!
* Generous Salary + Bonuses & Benefits – and HOUSING – plus RELOCATION assistance!
* Reasonable Work Week! Just 5-6 day, 45-55 hour work weeks. NO morning or late night shifts!
* Focus on running the kitchen – not paperwork!
* RELOCATION assistance provided!
** HOUSING PROVIDED! Beautiful NEW Oceanfront House!

REQUIREMENTS:
** Resume MUST include your CITY, Phone , and E-MAIL!**

1. Exec Chef / Chef De Cuisine experience with high-volume scratch-kitchen full service restaurants. Particular expertise with authentic MEXICAN cuisine very strongly preferred . Culinary Skills & Creativity – create signature dishes, nightly specials, etc.
2. BOH Management skills. Run a busy, high-volume kitchen smoothly & efficiently. Expediting, strict attention to details, cost controls, P&Ls, ordering, vendor relations, etc.
3. Hands-on and hard-working, with strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Maintain stringent standards of excellence.
4. Solid, stable track record with good professional references. Willing & able to pass background check, drug screening, proof of work eligibility, and/or other screening procedures if asked. Committed to long-term career growth. Able to start ASAP!

Please submit resume in WORD format if possible.
* => Resume MUST include your Name, CITY, E-Mail, & Phone Number! <=*
STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY assured.

 

EXECUTIVE CHEF – Upscale Modern Mediterranean – Miami (Coral Gables)

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EXECUTIVE CHEF to lead an upscale, highly esteemed modern Western Mediterranean restaurant in Coral Gables, FL.
* Play a major part in this very successful and highly regarded local restaurant group, with tremendous growth & advancement opportunities.
* Generous Salary + Quarterly Bonuses & Benefits.
* Reasonable Work Week! Just 5 day/50-60 hr. work weeks. NO morning or late night shifts!
* Focus on running the kitchen – not paperwork!

REQUIREMENTS:

1. EXECUTIVE CHEF / CdC experience with upscale operations. WESTEN MEDITERRANEAN (Italian, French, Spanish, Turkish, Moroccan) expertise strongly preferred, but not mandatory. Outstanding Culinary Skills & Creativity. Total commitment to Customer Satisfaction and overall excellence
2. BOH Management skills. DISCIPLINED and ORGANIZED, with strong attention to Detail. Solid command of BOH operations, Analyze work flow, P&Ls, ordering, projections, vendor relations, etc.
3. Excellent TEAM BUILDING & MENTORING skills. A Team Leader who works well with others, motivates by example, and mentors & develops a winning team.
4. Dynamic personality, with great communication & people skills. Polished and professional, presents well in public. Comfortable with customer interaction, presenting special Chef’s Dinners, Special events, etc.
5. Solid, stable track record with good professional references. Committed to long-term career growth. Able to start ASAP!

 

WINE & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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A-Team WINE & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR for an upscale and highly esteemed restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Serious BEVERAGE & WINE MANAGEMENT experience (Wine AND Bar) with High-end, fine dining operations.
* Outstanding WINE KNOWLEDGE. Sommelier Certification strongly preferred, but not strictly required.
* Work with Chef to create wine & food pairings, special Wine /Whiskey Dinners, etc.
* BAR MANAGEMENT Experience. Hire, train, and supervise Bartenders. Create specialty cocktails. Oversee & update the entire Bar program.
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  • DYNAMIC PERSONALITY with great energy, people skills, communication, and customer rapport. Polished, professional, and articulate, who presents well in public.
  • Excellent CUSTOMER SERVICE with a keen eye for details. FOH Management experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong Management & leadership skills.

* Generous Salary  + Commissions, Bonuses, and Benefits
* Reasonable Work Week – Just 45-50 hrs/week. NO Late night or early mornings.
* Tremendous Growth & Advancement opportunities with this prestigious, very successful (and growing!) restaurant group.

 

Resume MUST include your Name, CITY, email, and working Phone #.
 

 

HEAD SOUS CHEF Needed –  Upscale authentic Italian – Daytona Beach, FL

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A-Team SOUS CHEF to help lead this highly praised, award-winning, upscale authentic Italian ristorante in beautiful Daytona Beach, FL!

  • Easy Hours: Just 4-5 days, 30-35 hours/ week!
  • Dinner Only – NO late nights or mornings!
  • Focus on QUALITY and precision for this intimate setting  — NOT mass production!
  • Generous Salary: + Bonuses, 2-day “mini vacations” every week, and 2-3 week summer vacations, etc.
  • NO paperwork: Focus on Cooking, NOT administrative BS!
  • Quality of Life: Enjoy the laid-back, relaxed lifestyle of suburban Daytona Beach, FL, with LESS stress, congestion, and crime, and much LOWER cost of living!

 JOB REQUIREMENTS include:

2+ years CHEF / KM experience with upscale chef-driven, scratch kitchens. Particular expertise with authentic ITALIAN cuisine strongly preferred (but not mandatory). Excellent Culinary Skills, with strong focus on Detail and Perfection (not mass production) for this intimate, limited seating restaurant. Able to create nightly specials, and advance up to Executive Chef role. Start ASAP!

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

 

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.