Your Trusted Food Service Executive Recruiter in New Jersey

If you are in the food industry, Kinsa Group is your dedicated recruiting partner, connecting New Jersey’s food service industry with exceptional talent. Founded in 1985, Kinsa Group brings four decades of specialized recruiting experience to the table. Our reach extends throughout the Garden State and across all of North America, covering all segments of food service, from food sourcing and food distribution to new menu development and food service operations.

 

Kinsa’s in house recruiting expertise and executive candidate network are extensive. We possess a strong local network of New Jersey-based food industry professionals throughout major metropolitan areas like Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton. We help New Jersey’s employers find the right talent to drive their foodservice businesses forward. Discover more about Kinsa Group and our commitment to excellence.

 

Why Work with Kinsa Group?

Kinsa Group views recruiting as more than just a transaction; we prioritize building lasting relationships and ensuring alignment between employers and candidates. Our specialized knowledge of the New Jersey market ensures we find the best match for your organization.

 

Key roles we fill:

  • CEO
  • CFO
  • COO
  • Director of Regional Restaurant Operations
  • General Manager, Restaurant Operations
  • Culinary Director
  • Supply Chain Director
  • Director of Marketing
  • Director of Catering and Events
  • Executive Chef
  • R&D Chef
  • Corporate Chef
  • Banquet Chef
  • Food Service Manager
  • Head of Menu Development
  • Director of Food & Beverage
  • and more

Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay informed or explore a sample of our talent.

 

How We Partner with Clients

Kinsa Group begins by thoroughly understanding your organization’s goals, operational scale, and unique culture within the New Jersey food service market. Then, we leverage our internal recruiting specialists to tap into their New Jersey-based network of professionals in food service operations, culinary arts, food safety, product and menu development, restaurant and site operations, to pinpoint candidates who not only meet your job requirements but also seamlessly integrate into your company culture.

 

Where Will Your New Hires Come From?

Kinsa Group offers access to a pool of candidates you might not find on your own:

  • 85% of hires facilitated by Kinsa Group come from proprietary Kinsa Group channels, not job boards.
  • 55% from our exclusive food industry database of professional and executive candidates.
  • 25% from our recruiters’ social network and personal LinkedIn connections.
  • 5% from referrals of these two networks.

Kinsa Group is dedicated to both speed and accuracy. Our average time to fill a position is 60 days from the start of the search to the acceptance of an offer.

 

Specialties & Industry Sectors We Serve

Kinsa Group recruits across a wide range of specialties in food service, food processing and food distribution.  Skills we seek include finance & accounting, human resources, c-suite, sales & marketing, maintenance & engineering, plant production, purchasing & supply chain, food safety, quality & sanitation, food science & product development, restaurant operations, culinary arts, and more. Serving this diverse vertical in the food industry gives us valuable insight into the unique needs of different employers.

 

For more details, explore our Industries & Specialties page.

If you’re ready to connect with top talent in the food service industry or solve critical hiring gaps in operations, quality, supply chain, or culinary arts, Kinsa Group is here to help. Contact one of our trusted Account Managers today!