SUCCESS STORIES - EXECUTIVE SEARCH - RESTAURANT/RETAIL

Chief Financial Officer - Rosa Mexicano Restaurants

The ownership group of Rosa Mexicano commissioned HVS Executive Search to secure a Chief Financial Officer.

Chief Operating Officer - Margaritas Management Group

In order to achieve the organization's aggressive growth strategy HVS was retained to secure a seasoned chain restaurant industry executive with extensive operations experience.

VP of Operations - Heartland Brewery

Heartland commissioned HVS Executive Search to find someone who can develop and implement a plan to provide for superior operational excellence. As this was a newly created position HVS worked closely with ownership to identify "critical" personal and professional characteristics to secure the preferred candidate.

Director of Operations - Libre Management

HVS Executive Search was retained to seek out an industry veteran to search out a top performer to join this growth organization.

Chief Operating Officer - Havana Central

Havana Central's Founding Partner hired HVS Executive Search to conduct a search for a Chief Operating Officer.

Director Operations - Blockheads

Blockheads a New York City based restaurant chain initiated an Executive Search with HVS to secure an individual to serve as Chief Operating Officer for the organization.

Director Business Development - Rezidor Hotel Group, Scandinavia

Rezidor Hotel Group hired HVS Executive Search to conduct a regional search for a Director Business Development to oversee all development for Rezidor in Scandinavia.

Chief Financial Officer - B.R. Guest Restaurants

Steven H. Weissman was selected for the position. Previously, Mr. Weissman served as Vice President Finance for Apple Metro a franchisee of Applebee's.

Vice President Purchasing - Chop's Creative Salad Company

Matt Delaney was selected for the position. Previously, Matt was the Director of Food and Beverage Operations for Le Pain Quotidien. HVS is also in the process of seeking out a Director of Operations for the Washington DC market.

Senior Vice President, Development - Morton's Restaurant Group

James W. Kirkpatrick was selected for the position. Previously, Mr. Kirkpatrick was the Vice President of Real Estate and Construction for Applebee’s International, Inc., where he was employed since 1992. Before joining Applebee’s, Mr. Kirkpatrick held Real Estate Director and Manager positions with three restaurant companies: Gilbert Robinson, Inc., TGI Friday’s, Inc. and Pizza Hut, Inc.

Vice President Operations - PCNY

PCNY’s aggressive growth strategy called for the build out of 20 units over a five-year period. After consulting with PCNY, HVS devised a strategy to seek out a high performing multi-unit operator with quick service and fast casual restaurant experience.