SUCCESS STORIES - EXECUTIVE SEARCH - RESTAURANT/RETAIL

Kona Grill, Inc., Chief Executive Officer

Kona Grill is a public company that owns and operates 22 upscale casual dining restaurants in 14 states. HVS was retained by the board of directors of Kona Grill to seek out a seasoned restaurant industry executive to serve as their new Chief Executive Officer and a member of their board of directors.

Brooklyn Fare, Executive Chef

Brooklyn Fare is a gourmet food market and catering company which was created by Moe Issa, a prominent real estate developer in Brooklyn. HVS Executive Search was retained to conduct a regional search for Executive Chefs who had experience in upscale restaurants and catering outlets.

Bottega Louie, Executive Pastry Chef

Bottega Louie is a restaurant and gourmet market hybrid in Downtown Los Angeles. The concept was in need of upgrading its pastry and bread program to a world-class, replicable operation.

Chief Executive Officer - Kona Grill, Inc.

Kona Grill is a public company that owns and operates 22 upscale casual dining restaurants in 14 states. HVS was retained by the board of directors of Kona Grill to seek out a seasoned restaurant industry executive to serve as their new Chief Executive Officer and a member of their board of directors.

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.

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.