Our Food & Hospitality Executive Search Capabilities
OUR PROMISE
Here to exceed your unique hiring and talent needs.
Comhar Partners was formed with the purpose of having all of the capabilities of larger firms while being more nimble and entrepreneurial in the marketplace. In the spirit of collaborating, connecting, and cultivating, we differentiate ourselves by building familial relationships with our clients - being their partner and advisor every step of the way. This is exhibited by our qualified people, one-firm approach, and our broad service offerings.
In addition to providing talent recruitment services, we provide built-in advisory services and a success guarantee with every search. This includes a detailed compensation analysis, an in-depth personality inventory, and the assignment of an Executive Coach to provide onboarding and acculturation consulting.
Our adept team of consultants and project managers complete end-to-end recruiting solutions, with an emphasis on collaboration. Comhar Partners uses a proprietary, fully integrated, cloud-based talent management software solution for data management and applicant tracking, to ensure an efficient and effective project for you.
OUR EXPERIENCE
With more than 2,300 employees and net sales of more than $1 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned, privately-held company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 65 years. Founded in 1953 in Plymouth, Wisconsin where they manufacture and market amazing shredded, sliced, and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- President, Consumer Products Division
- Senior Vice President, Operations
- Vice President, Sales
- Senior Director, New Business Development
- Director, Marketing
- Director, Brand Management
ConAgra Brands, headquartered in Chicago, is a $12B sales and 25,000 plus employee corporation that offers packaged and frozen foods including Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hunt’s, Jiffy, Orville Redenbacher’s, PAM, Slim Jim, etc.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Chief Logistics Officer
- Executive Vice President, Marketing
- Vice President, Sales
- Director, Marketing
- Brand Manager
Parker Hospitality is a hospitality company based in Chicago that conceptualizes, develops, manages and operates a portfolio of restaurants and lounges including The Hampton Social, Nisos Mediterranean, and The Bassment.
POSITION PLACED:
- Head of Culinary, Partner - The Hampton Social
- General Manager - Nisos Mediterranean
Maple & Ash is redefining today's steakhouse experience, one moment at a time. With a menu crafted by a two-Michelin-star chef, and a wine list named 'one of the most outstanding in the world' by Wine Spectator, they find a way to make every celebrations one to remember.
POSITION PLACED:
- General Manager, Chicago
- General Manager, Scottsdale
The Safe + Fair Food Company is a plant-based food company that produces healthy snacks including granola, popcorn, and chips. The company's products help expand comfort and ease for food-allergic families and grow inclusive communities that come together with a shared love of food.
POSITION PLACED:
- Chief Financial Officer
PRE Brands is a food processing company that specializes in providing grass-fed and finished beef products to market-based on consumer insights and trends. It specializes in the fields of consumer goods, manufacturing, and marketing. It was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
POSITION PLACED:
- Chief Financial Officer
OUR SERVICES
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
At Comhar Partners we understand that attracting top talent for C-suite and Executive Level positions that are considered mission-critical for the organization requires an expert. Our consultants hold a comprehensive understanding of different industries and functional roles to guarantee finding your best-fit leader who will make a lasting impact within your organization. Our consultants work to build an appropriate framework for compensation and retention while identifying industrious and unique leaders that fit flawlessly into your organization. Whatever industry your organization is in, our unique and innovative approach allows our clients' unparalleled resources and unmatched results.
PROFESSIONAL RECRUITING
This contemporary search process offers flexible and scalable talent acquisition solutions tailored to attract professionals at the middle to upper levels of management. With our professional recruiting offerings, we become an extension of your human resources team in order to advance your recruiting process. Our Professional Recruiting Services are cost-effective, scalable, quality-driven, and flexible.
Our cutting-edge technology and support team offer undisputed client care to help fill your position with the highest quality candidate in the shortest amount of time. We provide you with dedicated recruitment teams that will become an extension of your own HR department. Our decisions are data-driven to ensure we only deliver top-quality candidates to your company.
OUR PRACTICE
Over the years, our firm has successfully partnered with numerous organizations in the food and hospitality sectors, including restaurants, hotels, catering companies, foodservice providers, and related businesses. We have built a strong reputation for our in-depth industry knowledge and our ability to connect companies with exceptional leaders who possess the skills, expertise, and cultural fit necessary for success in these dynamic industries.
Our team of experienced recruiters and industry experts have a deep understanding of the trends, market dynamics, and operational intricacies that drive the food and hospitality sectors. We stay updated with the latest industry developments, emerging technologies, and consumer preferences to provide valuable insights and guidance to our clients. This enables us to identify candidates who possess the right blend of industry-specific knowledge, leadership abilities, and a passion for innovation.
YOUR DEDICATED TEAM
