Restaurant Executive Search Firm 

Providing Executive Search and Strategic Consulting to the Hospitality, Restaurant, and Hotel Industries.

NRH Search is one of the Nation’s leading Hospitality and Restaurant Executive Search Firms. For over 30 years our restaurant management recruiters have built relationships, credibility and confidence by establishing an exceptional level of trust with our clients and candidates. We are a boutique Executive Search Firm that is recognized both on a national and international level.

Long-term relationships and a constant flow of referrals from satisfied clients are measures of our success. Our Executive Recruiters are experienced Restaurant and Hospitality Industry leaders that are committed to integrity, quality, and confidentiality.

Why Choose NRH Search? 

Why Choose NRH Search? – A Client Driven Food Service, Hospitality, and Restaurant Executive Search Firm

We Are Client Driven

Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to grow your company or a mature business in need of human capital, choosing the right Restaurant and Hospitality Executive Search partner is an important decision with long term implications. We are a client driven Executive Search Firm, sourcing only the strongest restaurant and hospitality candidates for our clients. We will not waste your time and money interviewing unqualified candidates. With specialized industry sector knowledge and a proven track record we source restaurant executives who not only look good on paper but can actually perform.

Exclusive Focus on Our Industry

We focus our resources on the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry exclusively, considered one of the most effective restaurant CEO search firms around. We know who the ‘players’ are and how to network within our industry to find the best available executive match for your company. All National Restaurant and Hospitality Search executives have extensive industry experience, giving us the insight needed to find creative solutions to your problems and needs.

“Boutique Executive Search Firm”

The Hospitality and Restaurant Executive Search Industry can be divided into two camps. On one extreme are the big brand names, on the other are boutiques which specialize by industry and/or function. We believe strongly that most client companies get better results by partnering with the right boutique Executive Restaurant and Hospitality Search Firm. Here’s why:

  • When you engage a Boutique Search and Recruiting Firm such as ours at NRH Search, you are dealing directly with the person who will work on your project. We will understand your business challenges, your goals, and the talent that will fit your corporate culture.
  • Access to more Restaurant Hospitality and Franchise candidates. Boutiques can access more candidates because they have fewer off-limits companies.
  • Boutiques typically work on fewer projects, devoting far more time and attention to each Executive Restaurant, Hospitality or Franchise Search.
  • Boutiques have a business model that enables them to form a genuine partnership with you, they are better at selling your opportunity and assessing candidates.
  • You will get far more personalized and attentive service from a Boutique Executive Search Firm.
  • It’s important to remember that search firms are service providers. National Restaurant and Hospitality Search will be passionate about serving your company’s needs and providing what you and your company want.

Timely/Cost Effective

We understand the sense of urgency that is necessary to be successful in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry, particularly when working as a restaurant executive search firm, restaurant CEO search firm, restaurant management recruiters, or in general food industry executive search recruiters.

We produce results in a timely manner, completing most Executive Searches within 30 to 90 days. We charge a reasonable fee, with a guarantee on all assignments. We are committed to building long term relationships, built on integrity and trust. We represent your company like you want to be represented— professionally. Allow National Restaurant and Hospitality Search to go to work for you!

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Testimonials

  • Ron spent time getting to know me over a few years at industry events, conferences, etc. It always surprised me how much he remembered when he would ask questions about what I wanted to do in the future. When Ron was retained by the MOD team to find someone to lead MOD Pizza’s partnering team, he called me. It was easy to take the call since we already knew each other. Long story short, Ron matched me up perfectly to not only a dream job but a profound shift in my career. I tell him every time I see him that that one phone call changed my life! Super grateful to you, Ron, for believing in me and connecting me with this incredible company.

    John Dikos
    SVP of Partnerships , MOD Pizza

  • Our company has worked with Ron on several key positions within our company. On each position, Ron carefully assessed our culture and helped us clearly define our expectations. He has successfully brought us individuals who continue to make us a better and stronger company! Thank you Ron and NRS!!

    Steve Schmidt, CFO
    Stockade Companies

  • I have known and worked with Steve Hickey in different capacities for almost 30 years. I know Steve to be a very knowledgeable restaurant and hospitality executive who brings keen judgment and a wealth of experience to National Restaurant Search. I would happily recommend consideration of his services to my industry colleagues.

    Richard E. Rivera, Chairman
    Craftworks Restaurants and Breweries, Inc. And Past Chairman, National Restaurant Association

  • Ron is knowledgeable, very professional, and truly understanding of our needs. He is persistent but not pushy and provides great access to qualified candidates. We could not have been happier with the process or results!

    Paul Motenko, CEO
    BJs Restaurants, Inc.

  • Ron and I worked together on a strategic analysis for the board of a restaurant chain, examining competitive positioning, strength of management, and brand opportunities. I was impressed with his thorough, thoughtful approach and the care he took to meet and exceed the expectations of the board.

    Rod Guinn, Managing Director, Founder
    Stepping Stone Capital

  • Ron is a GREAT recruiter. I have yet to have an issue with a candidate I have hired that Ron has brought to the table. He takes the time to understand the company and need— and then brings the right person to the table. I will continue to use Ron when the need arises.

    Marc Buehler, President & CEO
    Kona Grill

  • National Restaurant Search is the only place I call when I need help filling a position. I have known John Chitvanni for almost twenty years, and have always found him to be responsive to my needs, professional in his approach, and completely confidential. He is a wealth of information about our industry, so I use him as a sounding board when I need an outside perspective. There is no doubt I will continue to use John and National Restaurant Search for my recruiting needs.

    Keith Sirois, President & CEO
    Big Boy

  • Ron Stockman has a very high level of integrity and professionalism and a thorough knowledge and understanding of the restaurant and franchising industry. I see highly suitable candidates and National Restaurant Search has become my firm of choice to source Managing Partners as we expand our portfolio.

    Dave Shryock, General Partner
    SB Partners, Private Equity Fund