Kinsa Group is your specialized recruiting partner, connecting food service employers in Michigan with exceptional talent. Founded in 1985, Kinsa Group brings four decades of experience and a national reach to serving all segments of the food service industry, from food sourcing and food distribution to new menu development and food service operations.
With a robust network of food service professionals in major metropolitan areas–like Detroit and Grand Rapids, as well as in vacation hot spots like Traverse City, Mackinac Island, and Holland–Kinsa Group helps employers in Michigan find the right talent to drive their food service, restaurant, and hospitality businesses forward. Learn more about Kinsa, our history, and values.
Why Work with Kinsa Group?
Food service employers in Michigan choose Kinsa Group because our deep roots in the food industry give us inside knowledge of what is required of professionals to succeed in Michigan’s hospitality environments. We understand the technical skills, food safety and compliance standards, product quality, and operations standards necessary for success.
Kinsa Group doesn’t treat recruiting as transactional; we build relationships with our food service clients and alignment with our candidates, acting as a true partner in your talent acquisition or career strategy.
Key Roles Kinsa Group Can Help You Fill:
- COO
- Director of Operations
- Site Operations Manager
- Restaurant General Manager
- Director of Culinary
- Executive Chef
- Distribution Manager
- Director of Food & Beverage
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Director of Marketing
- Food Safety Manager
Connect with Kinsa Group on LinkedIn or explore our food staffing and executive search services.
How We Partner with Clients
Kinsa Group begins by learning about your organization’s goals, scale of operations, and culture. Then, we leverage our internal recruiting specialists to tap into their Michigan-based network of professionals in food service operations, culinary arts, food safety, product and menu development, engineering, restaurant and site operations, to identify candidates who meet your job requirements and fit your culture.
As a leading Food Service Executive Recruiter in Michigan, Kinsa Group is uniquely positioned to find top talent for you in the region.
Where Will Your New Hires Come From?
- 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 prioritizes both speed and precision. Our average time to fill is 60 days from launching a search to an accepted offer. Kinsa Group prides itself on efficient and effective placements. Over 55% of our business is from repeat clients who return to us for talent year over year as they grow.
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 or Specialties page.
If you’re ready to connect with top talent in the food service industry or solve critical hiring gaps in supply chain, quality, culinary, or operations, Kinsa Group is here to help. Contact one of our trusted Account Managers today to discuss your current hiring needs.