FOOD & BEVERAGE, BANQUET & HOSPITALITY SUPPORT SOLUTIONS
We provide interim executive leadership, operational consulting, and executive search for restaurant and hotel food and beverage operations.
Filling Leadership Positions at All Levels
LARIEN™ is known for interim leadership and operational support, and we also offer direct hire recruiting services for food and beverage, banquet, and culinary operations.
This fee-based service is designed to support properties in building strong, long-term leadership teams across restaurants, hotels, resorts, and event-driven environments.
Hospitality Support—Your Way
We provide immediate access to experienced hospitality professionals across food and beverage, banquet, catering, events, and HR leadership.
Available:
• When you need them
• Only when you need them
• Structured around your operation
An Operational Advantage
We don’t just provide support staff.
We provide:
• Operational alignment
• Leadership integration
• Performance-driven execution
Our Process
01| Submit Request
Client submits a staffing or leadership requirement outlining operational needs, scope, and timeline.
03| Candidate Presentation
Selected candidates are formally presented with relevant experience, background, and availability for review. A focused shortlist of 3–4 qualified candidates is provided, and interviews are coordinated between your team and each candidate.
04| Interview & Evaluation
Client engages directly with candidates to assess operational alignment, leadership style, and team compatibility.
05| Engagement Confirmation
Placement structure is finalized, including interim assignment or direct hire agreement.
Leadership support begins immediately, ensuring continuity, stability, and performance within the food and beverage operation.
Candidate is onboarded and deployed to the property with clear expectations and operational context.
We present a formal proposal along with a curated shortlist of qualified executive candidates is identified based on role alignment, experience, and operational fit.
02|Candidate Selection
06| Placement & Transition
07| On-Property Execution
POSITIONS WE SUPPORT
Culinary Support
• Line cooks
• Prep cooks
• Banquet cooks
• Production teams
*Direct hire for hourly roles is offered on a selective basis within structured environments where role expectations, training standards, and performance frameworks are clearly defined.
Food & Beverage Operations
• Restaurant managers
• Banquet managers
• Catering managers
• Supervisors and shift leaders
Executive & Leadership
• Interim Director of Food & Beverage
• Executive Chef
• Culinary Director
• Banquet Director
• Catering Director
• Event Operations Manager
• HR & Talent Support
Banquet, Catering & Events
• Banquet servers
• Bartenders
• Event staff
• Catering support teams
We align each engagement based on:
• property type and scale
• number of outlets and service complexity
• event and banquet volume
• brand standards and service expectations
• leadership and team structure
PERFECTLY MATCHED PROFESSIONALS
Staffing gaps in food and beverage, banquet, catering, and events directly impact:
• service levels
• labor efficiency
• guest experience
• revenue performance
Whether you need:
• temporary leadership coverage
• support for high-volume events
• opening or transition staffing
• short-term operational support (30–60–90 days)
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS
Staffing and operational needs fluctuate.
LARIEN™ provides a scalable support model designed to:
• support peak business periods
• stabilize operations during transitions
• supplement teams without long-term overhead
• maintain consistency across service periods
SCALABLE RESOURCE
HOW WE WORK
Structured. Not Transactional.—
Traditional staffing sends people.
We:
• Evaluate your operation
• Align staffing with service flow
• Integrate support teams into your system
• Maintain accountability during execution
A Network Built on Real Operations
Our network includes professionals with experience across:
• luxury and full-service hotels
• multi-outlet restaurant operations
• banquet and large-scale event environments
• high-volume food and beverage programs
Experience includes:
• hotel brands and independent concepts
• banquet operations up to large-scale events
• restaurant and catering leadership
• pre-opening and transition environments
Results Through Execution, Not Placement
When you engage LARIEN™, you gain:
• Operational expertise
• Structured systems
• Leadership alignment
• Performance-driven support
ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS
We offer flexible engagement structures:
Traditional Model
Flat daily, weekly, or project-based rates
Experience includes:
• Hotel brands and independent concepts
• Banquet operations up to large-scale events
• Restaurant and catering leadership
• Pre-opening and transition environments
Direct Hire InvestmenT
Direct hire services are structured as a one-time fee based on a percentage of the candidate’s annual salary.
This ensures a focused, high-quality search aligned with your business needs
Frequently Asked Questions
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LARIEN partners with you to identify and place qualified candidates, managing the full hiring process. We handle sourcing, screening, and interview coordination to ensure an efficient hiring experience.
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Our services support hotels, restaurant groups, banquet operations, event venues, and catering companies.
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Costs are structured as a one-time fee based on a percentage of the candidate’s annual salary.
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The timeline varies depending on the role and requirements, but typically ranges from several weeks to a few months.
Build a Stronger Food & Beverage Leadership Team.
If you’re ready to strengthen your food and beverage, banquet, or culinary operations with the right leadership, LARIEN™ can support your direct hire needs.