Restaurant recruitment isn’t just about resumes—it’s about understanding people, operations, and culture. At DeVita & Hancock Hospitality, we don’t operate like the big-box firms that flood your inbox with irrelevant candidates. We take a different route—one rooted in relationships, precision, and on-the-ground knowledge of your brand.
And it’s exactly why our clients come back.
What Big Box Restaurant Recruitment Gets Wrong
In the hospitality world, recruiting firms often promise faster results, cheaper pricing, or a broader candidate pool. But when you look behind the curtain, what you usually get is:
- A flood of mismatched resumes
- Candidates who ghost or show up unprepared
- Recruiters who clearly don’t understand your concept
Why? Because most of these firms prioritize volume over value. Their model is transactional, not relational. That might work in some industries—but in restaurant recruitment, where culture fit and urgency are critical, it falls short fast.
Even QSR Magazine acknowledges that effective recruiting in hospitality takes far more than a job post and a spreadsheet of names.
DeVita & Hancock: We’re not a Resume Factory
At DeVita & Hancock, we’re proud to be different. We built this firm not as recruiters who learned hospitality—but as hospitality veterans who perfected recruiting.
We know what doesn’t work—because we’ve lived it.
Here’s what sets our restaurant recruitment apart:
1. We Fly Out to Meet You
Before we ever start recruiting, we visit your operation. We walk the kitchen. We sit in the dining room. We talk to your managers and staff.
There’s no shortcut to understanding your brand. And we won’t start a search until we’ve seen it in action.
2. We Listen More Than We Pitch
Big firms pitch job seekers. We build relationships—with both clients and candidates. That means understanding your goals, your pain points, your people, and your expectations before we ever put someone in front of you.
3. We’re Hyper-Selective—for a Reason
We don’t believe in bulk resume dumps. Instead, we present a shortlist of highly qualified, pre-screened candidateswho we believe in. Each candidate is prepared, informed, and aligned with your brand values.
4. We Stay With You the Whole Way
From first call to final offer (and beyond), we manage every step. We prep candidates, support hiring managers, and ensure smooth onboarding.
We don’t stop once a placement is made—we make sure it sticks.
When Clients Come Back, They Say the Same Thing
“We didn’t realize how bad it was until we left.”
“We wasted months on the wrong candidates.”
“We should’ve just stayed with you.”
We never say “We told you so.” We just get back to doing what we do best: delivering the right candidate, the right way.
Because when you’ve worked with a resume mill, the contrast with DeVita & Hancock’s approach becomes immediately clear.
Restaurant Recruitment Should Be Human
We know other firms may come calling. But here’s what they can’t replicate:
Our deep industry experience. Our in-person commitment. Our relationship-first philosophy.
We’re not just recruiters—we’re strategic hiring partners for restaurants that expect more.
Let’s Talk—In Person
If you’re ready for a smarter, more effective restaurant recruitment experience, let’s connect. We’re happy to fly out, walk your floor, and show you how real recruiting is done.
📧 recruiting@dhhospitalitygroup.com
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