
Food Service Executive Search Capabilities
OUR PROMISE
Here to exceed your unique hiring and talent needs.
In the spirit of collaborating, connecting, and cultivating, we differentiate ourselves by building synergistic, flexible, and transparent relationships with our clients - being their partner every step of the way. 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. This is exhibited by our qualified people, one-firm approach, and our broad service offerings which include Executive Search, Professional Recruiting, and Talent Advisory Services.
In conjunction with providing talent management services, we provide built-in advisory services with every search. This includes a detailed compensation analysis, an in-depth personality inventory, and the assignment 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 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.
TALENT ADVISORY SERVICES
At Comhar Partners, we understand that your goal is to create talent management strategies to attract candidates who have the skillset to take your organization to new limits in the future. Our specialists in Executive Leadership and Cultural Assessment, Leadership Coaching and Development, On-Boarding and Acculturation Coaching, and Compensation Consulting are able to accommodate and understand the needs and aptitude of each individual, in order to make the most of your potential and use your leadership skills to the fullest effect. Whether your organization is looking for a new structure or strategic advisement on compensation consulting, Comhar Partners is here for you.
The need for qualified senior level executives is drastically outpacing the supply.
TALENT ACQUISITION PROCESS

ENGAGEMENT/CONSULTING LAUNCH
Identify the key elements for the search, profile the company, and review the desired education, skills, experience, and cultural fit of targeted candidates.
RESEARCH/CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT COMMENCED
Build a highly qualified list of calibrated prospects and initiate pursuits of this targeted list.
ASSESSMENT/INTERVIEWS
Initial interviews are completed. Based upon results endorsed by the client, we conduct in-depth interviews and assessments.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT/CLIENT CONSULTING
As the search progresses, we advise the client on all aspects of attraction, assessment, and acquisition.
HIRING/ONBOARDINNG
Negotiate, hire, and monitor the assimilation of the new hire into the client organization and assure successful integration.
OUR EXPERIENCE

Edward Don & Company, headquartered in Illinois, is the nation’s leading distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies. DON’s nationwide presence is supported by six full-service distribution centers with over 13,000 products in stock.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Executive Vice President, Marketing
- Vice President, Human Resources
- Vice President, eCommerce
- Vice President, Sales
- Controller

US Foods, headquartered in Illinois, is one of America's leading foodservice distributors to restaurants, healthcare and hospitality facilities, government and educational operations with $23B in annual revenue.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Vice President, Operations
- Director, Organizational Development
- Human Resources Business Partner

Reinhart Foodservice is one of the country’s largest independent distributors serving restaurants/chains, schools, healthcare, and the military. They are the fourth largest broad line foodservice distributor in the United States.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
- Manager, General Ledger & Tax

Lamb Weston, founded in 1950 and headquartered in Idaho, is a leader in the food manufacturing and processing industry for nearly 70 years. They are North America’s potato company, manufacturing innovative frozen potato, appetizer and vegetable products.
POSITION PLACED:
- Vice President, Retail Sales
- Senior Director, Sales
- Director, Sales
OUR FOOD SERVICE PRACTICE
Our Consumer Products Practice Group works in both mature and growing businesses supporting search mandates for C-Suite, Senior Executive, and key leadership appointments. This business-to-business sector covers all manufactured products that are distributed to the retail sector with a detailed focus on the Food Service Industry.
The top Food Service companies are characterized by their ability to produce the products that are in the highest demand by consumers and, at the same time, develop loyalty and trust towards their brands.
Our team in the Food Service Industry is an innovative and experienced group of management consultants who understand the particular challenges of attracting and recruiting highly qualified leaders within the Food Service and Consumer Insights landscape. We have led executive search programs across the nation to build a competitive advantage for our clients.
Regardless of the size and the corporate culture of your business, we have the team to provide outstanding candidates to fill your management search needs. Our industry expertise, professionalism, integrity, and high-touch processes enable our Practice Groups to gain credibility with clients, candidates, and industry leaders on a national basis.
YOUR DEDICATED TEAM
