Mis en Place • FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What’s in our secret sauce?

We make restaurant recruiting effective and affordable. Our team brings extensive industry experience and a keen ability to identify top talent, including those hard-to-find, high-impact candidates who stand out. Our personalized approach ensures every search is carefully executed to align with each restaurant’s unique culture and needs.

How can you help me?

We handle the time-consuming and critical steps of hiring so you can focus on running your restaurant. This includes writing and posting job ads, promoting roles via social media, screening applicants, conducting vetting and reference checks, and performing initial interviews to ensure that only qualified candidates reach your inbox.

Where do you source your candidates?

We source candidates from our proprietary database of over 50,000 qualified candidates, social media ad campaigns, culinary schools, word of mouth, and numerous job boards (we syndicate to 36 industry-specific job boards). More…

How soon can we get started with you?

There’s a 24-hour turnaround from when you say go until we start your search.

What do you need from me to get started?

Spend just six minutes to complete your job search profile – we’ll handle the rest.

When will I start to see candidates?

You can expect to start seeing candidates within a few days of launching your search. After that, we’ll email you several times a week with thoroughly vetted candidate packages that align with your job requirements. You’ll only receive qualified applicants—no more sorting through mismatched resumes from unrelated industries or corporate chains.

What will I receive from you?

1. Job search Profile – We’ll email you a brief form to collect key details about the role and your hiring needs.

2. Search Summary & Acknowledgment – You’ll receive a confirmation email outlining your search criteria for your review and approval.

3. Candidate Submission Packages – As we identify qualified candidates, we’ll email you a detailed profile for each candidate.

4. Feedback Check-In – One week into your search, we’ll email or text you to see how things are going and make any necessary adjustments.

5. Biweekly Summary Reports – Every two weeks, we’ll email you a report listing all the candidates we’ve sourced, submitted, or passed on, allowing you to track progress.

What if I want to modify a search?

You can change or pause a search by email, text, or phone anytime during your service term. Some restrictions apply.

Who is Mis en Place?

Mis en Place is a national boutique search firm headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. We specialize exclusively in recruiting for independent restaurants and offer personalized, high-quality service tailored to each client’s unique needs.