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Sharp Spoon Network

For employers

Culinary recruiting and hospitality staffing, done by people who know the work.

Four ways to partner, from a single trial chef placement to an embedded recruiting team.

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01

Direct Hire

Permanent placement of chefs and key kitchen and hospitality team members. Candidates arrive screened, interview-ready, and committed.

Risk-free trial placement for chef roles: evaluate a vetted professional for an agreed period, then transition them to permanent employment.

Who it's for

Operators filling permanent chef, kitchen leadership, and core hospitality positions.

How it works

  1. 1.We define the role, kitchen culture, and success criteria with you.
  2. 2.We source, screen, and assess candidates for skill and fit.
  3. 3.You interview a short list, or start with a trial placement for chef roles.
  4. 4.Your hire transitions to permanent employment.

What you get

  • Pre-screened, interview-ready candidates
  • Optional trial period for chef roles
  • Less time spent sorting résumés
02

Recruiting as a Service

An embedded recruiting partner that runs your hiring on an ongoing basis, with a dedicated recruiter, a consistent pipeline, and flexible volume.

Who it's for

Multi-unit operators, contract food service, and campuses with steady or seasonal hiring needs.

How it works

  1. 1.A dedicated recruiter learns your units, roles, and standards.
  2. 2.We build and maintain a pipeline ahead of demand.
  3. 3.Volume flexes up or down as your needs change.

What you get

  • A dedicated recruiter who knows your operation
  • Consistent candidate flow
  • Hiring capacity that scales with you
03

Temporary & Event Staffing

A single professional or a full crew, in any quantity, for any duration. We handle travel, accommodations, scheduling, payroll, and logistics.

Zero administrative burden for your team.

Who it's for

Events, seasonal peaks, openings, and urgent coverage gaps.

How it works

  1. 1.Tell us the roles, headcount, dates, and location.
  2. 2.We assemble vetted professionals and handle travel and lodging.
  3. 3.We manage scheduling and payroll from first shift to last.

What you get

  • Coverage for one shift or a full season
  • Travel, lodging, and payroll handled
  • One point of contact

Industries we serve

Food service and hospitality, across segments.

  • University & college dining
  • Contract food service
  • Hospitality groups
  • Healthcare food service

FAQ

Questions employers ask.

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