Our Food & Beverage Recruiting Process

 

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The food and beverage industry is a specialized, competitive marketplace. It takes experience, insight, and commitment to efficiently source, recruit, and deliver high performers who can help you navigate the way forward into great innovation and growth.

 

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Our Food & Beverage Recruiting Process

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1
Specification
  • A Kinsa Group Account Manager reviews your open position(s).
  • We provide a complimentary consult on search criteria, climate of the current marketplace, compensation, and expected recruiting timeline.
  • We introduce you to a Kinsa Group Recruiter who creates a promotional summary of your company and position, to effectively market the opportunity.
2
Identification
  • Your Recruiter formulates a robust plan identifying a pool of prospective candidates, either locally or nationwide depending on your specifications.
3
Recruiting
  • Your Recruiter contacts and interviews candidates sourced from Kinsa Group’s active food and beverage talent database of over 75,000 professionals, as well as cold calling target companies, referrals, social networks, and websites.
4
Assessment
  • Your Recruiter assesses the candidates’ performance in the specialty skills of the position, their results achieved in prior roles, and their overall predictors of success then shares this information with you, along with a resume, for the most qualified individuals.
5
Evaluation
  • Your Recruiter arranges interviews, prepares your interviewers, ensures candidates are prepared as well, promptly conveys feedback, and consults with you regarding next steps.
6
Employment Agreement
  • Your Recruiter works with you to design an offer that includes compensation components, relocation assistance if applicable, transition, and a start date.
  • Your Recruiter will extend the offer, mediate negotiations, secure acceptance, and coach the candidate through resignation.

Our Food & Beverage Recruiting Package Options

Priority

  • Exclusive arrangement between Client and Kinsa to recruit candidates for job opening
  • Placement fee is a percentage of first-year base salary
  • Typically engagement fee of 20% of estimated placement fee requested up-front to launch search
  • Guarantees at least three candidates you select to interview
  • Guaranteed replacement if necessary within 90 days
  • Terms for partial refund within our 1-year guarantee
  • Discounts may be given for multiple hires in calendar year

Contingency

  • Non-exclusive arrangement between Client and Kinsa to recruit candidates for job opening
  • Placement fee is a percentage of first-year base salary
  • Guaranteed replacement if necessary within 90 days
  • Terms for full or partial refund within our 1-year guarantee

Retained

  • Exclusive arrangement between Client and Kinsa to recruit candidates for job opening
  • Placement fee is a percentage of first-year guaranteed compensation, typically base salary
  • Payment is due in thirds—first to launch, second at interview stage, and third upon hire
  • Written summary of search results to date provided throughout the process
  • Guarantees at least three candidates you select to interview
  • Includes Caliper behavior profile results for finalists
  • Includes video interview with a Kinsa Recruiter (may be recorded for Client viewing)
  • Caliper individual development plan provided for new hire
  • Guaranteed replacement if necessary within 180 days
  • Terms for partial refund within our 1-year guarantee

Contract/Services

  • Customized packages available for temporary contract labor to senior-level consultant
  • Placement fee for an Independent Contractor (1099) is a percentage over the Contractor’s hourly/project fee for project duration
  • Fees for portions of Kinsa’s service offerings in 10-hour increments

Testimonials from Food & Beverage Businesses Like Yours

I had a great experience working with Kinsa Group, especially Stephanie. She was very friendly, supportive, and helpful throughout the entire process. She answered all of my questions promptly and truly made me feel like she had my best interest at heart. I really appreciated her professionalism, communication, and guidance every step of the way. Highly recommend!

Transportation Manager

Stephanie was integral in not only getting me my new position but also ensuring I got the compensation I was looking for.

Controller

I had an excellent experience working with George at Kinsa Group. From our very first phone call through meeting the client for an interview, George was professional, responsive, and supportive every step of the way.

He communicated clearly, set expectations upfront, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. George was genuinely invested in ensuring a strong match and took the time to prepare me thoroughly, which made a big difference.

I truly appreciate his professionalism and dedication, and I would highly recommend George to anyone seeking a recruiter who is knowledgeable, reliable, and a pleasure to work with.

HR Director

I worked with Rob with an opportunity. Rob did a great job with communication and helping me navigate the multiple interview process. He was very helpful with insight on what the company needs were, so I was able to adjust my approach to help align with the company.

Vice President Food Services Sales

George Blomgren was my representative and was very professional and communicated each step of the way. He was very knowledgeable about what the company needs were and helped me align my skills during the process. I would recommend Kinsa Group and George for professionals looking for a good job.

National Account Manager

Stephanie Mattice was THE BEST! She was honest, clear, responsive, and made “the hard” of job searching feel warmer. She was a great candidate champion and also did a great job respectfully challenging some areas of concern she was noticing. I ended up accepting a great job with a great team, and Stephanie was supporting all parties every step of the way. I highly recommend reaching out and talking with her and the Kinsa team!

Senior Enterprise Sales Representative

Without a doubt this was the very best experience I have ever had with a recruiter. Stephanie was extremely professional, poised, polite, eager, energetic, and knowledgeable. I would recommend her to anyone who was looking for a job.

Account Executive

I want to take a moment to recognize and thank George Blomgren at Kinsa Group for the incredible support he provided during my recent job search. George helped elevate my resume, fine-tuned my LinkedIn profile, and, most importantly, offered insights that enabled me to present myself more effectively as a candidate. His guidance was thoughtful and practical, significantly influencing how I approach new opportunities. Thanks to George’s support, I was honored to be placed on Kinsa Group’s Top Talent list, which has already led to meaningful connections.

Business Development Lead

You could not be a better professional who is so genuine and kind.  Will get back to you asap, thoroughly enjoyed our conversation, so refreshing to know there is another “normal” person in our work world.

 

Chief Operating Officer

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