Mis en Place • FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What’s in our secret sauce?

We make restaurant recruiting effective and affordable. Our team brings deep 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 thoughtfully executed to match each restaurant’s unique culture and needs.

How can you help me?

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

Where do you source your candidates

We source candidates from our proprietary database of over 50K 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 period from the time you say go until we initiate your search.

What do you need from me to get started?

Six minutes of your time to complete your job search profile – We’ll do 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 weekly 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 short form to gather key details about the role and your hiring needs.

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

3. Candidate Submission Packages – As we find qualified candidates, we’ll email you one detailed candidate profile per email.

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

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

What if I want to modify a search?

You can change or pause a search by email, text, or phone at any time 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.