Our Firm Succeeds When Other Restaurant Recruiters Fail

Your Trusted Restaurant Management and Multi-Unit Leader Recruiter for Businesses

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Contact Us With A Need

We personally get to know your needs and learn more about your company so we can find the right candidate.

We Screen Candidates

We are selective with candidates that reach out to us, and there are very strict criteria to be considered a Hospitality Headhunter Direct Hire Candidate.

We Source Candidates

We source only the very best candidates and put them in front of you. If we put someone in front of you, it’s someone we would hire ourselves.

You Hire

You decide to hire or not to hire, no strings attached.

Our Promise

You get one of the very best guarantees in the industry.

Specializing In

Restaurant General Managers | District Managers | Directors of Operations

Elevate Your Executive Bench with Hospitality Headhunter

Hospitality Headhunter specializes in identifying and placing high-impact leadership—from General Managers and District Managers to Directors of Operations. We connect hospitality groups with the visionary talent necessary to scale operations and maintain excellence in a competitive market.

Whether you are overseeing a single luxury venue or a multi-state portfolio, the right management team is the difference between surviving and thriving. We focus on the “Big Three” of hospitality success: Outstanding Guest Experience, Seamless Operations, and Sustained Profitability.

Tailored Talent Solutions

Our recruitment process is engineered to meet the distinct demands of each leadership level:

  • General Managers: We source operational experts who can master the “boots-on-the-ground” daily execution, staff retention, and P&L management.

  • District Managers: We identify multi-unit strategists capable of maintaining brand consistency and driving regional performance across diverse locations.

  • Directors of Operations: We recruit the growth architects—leaders who specialize in high-level strategic planning, infrastructure scaling, and long-term brand health.

Our Advantage: Precision and Culture

At Hospitality Headhunter, we leverage an extensive industry network to attract top-tier talent that isn’t always found on a job board. We don’t just look for a resume that fits; we look for a leader who matches your unique company culture and long-term growth trajectory.

The Selection Standard

Our rigorous vetting process includes:

  • Behavioral & Leadership Interviews: Assessing both technical expertise and emotional intelligence.

  • Multi-Unit Competency Audits: Ensuring candidates can handle the complexities of scaling.

  • Comprehensive Background & Reference Checks: Verifying a proven track record of driving results.

Partner with Hospitality Headhunter to access a curated pool of leadership talent ready to lead your business to new heights.

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Why Choose Us

Our Success Depends On These Core Concepts

Fast Hiring Process

We place the right candidate for your needs in a quick and efficient manner.

Low Fees

We value your business as well as your budget.  Our fee structure is much lower than most recruiting agencies.  We’re able to keep our fees low because our recruiting team works directly for the company, therefore franchisee and royalty fees aren’t passed on to the client.

Placement In Any Market

We have the ability to source candidates in any market in the United States from coast to coast.

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30 Years of Experience

With over 30 years of experience in hiring the right candidates we can find the right person for you.

Targeted Candidate Pool

We make sure to thoroughly understand your needs before sourcing candidates to ensure you get custom tailored applicants.

Discrete Services

Whether you’re an employee looking to establish yourself with a great company, or a great company looking for the very best leader, the process is discrete and completely confidential.  We don’t publish the companies that we recruit for, but we do recruit for some of the very best companies in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Our Founder

Kelly Kuhlmann

Kelly Kuhlmann is Founder and Chief Recruiting Partner of Hospitality Headhunter. Kelly has over 30 years in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry at all levels, and has been one of the Largest Restaurant Franchisees in the United States.

Having been one of the largest Restaurant Franchisee’s in the United States, Kelly personally has the experience in sourcing and hiring the very best talent at all levels. From the Restaurant Manager level to the CEO, the right leader makes all the difference.

Recruiting the best people today is different than it was even just a couple of years ago, and we know how to find and attract the “A Players”. Kelly believes that surrounding yourself with the very best talent is key to building a winning organization.

You have a need, we find the talent.

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