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Hiring a senior manager, executive chef or head bartender
Executive search means active outreach, technical interviews, trials and reference checks. We don't wait for CVs — we actively search based on your brief. Pricing tailored to the brief.
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HoReCa consultingFrom concept to opening.From chaos to a stable team.
Accredited as an employment-mediation agency since 2017. Two specialized HoReCa services: executive search for senior roles (restaurant manager, executive chef, head bartender) and targeted expertise on three areas — kitchen, restaurant + bar, cocktail menu concept. Per-project, variable duration, capped at one month. First scoping call is free.
Employment-mediation accredited
Acreditat
HoReCa experience
12+ ani
first call free
Evaluare
PHE contract + invoice
Per proiect
When it's worth calling us
Two specialized services, clear scope. Here are four typical cases where the engagement pays back fast.
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Develop or restructure the kitchen
A senior head chef from the PHE pool joins the project: menu concept, brigade structure, station planning, food-cost optimization, team training. Per project, capped at one month.
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Structure restaurant + bar operations
A senior F&B Manager joins the project to coordinate floor + bar: shifts, service flows, mise en place, reporting. Per project, capped at one month.
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Upgrade the cocktail menu or bar concept
A senior mixologist builds the concept: cocktail list with under-22% ingredient cost, signature drinks, bar-team training. Per project, capped at one month.
The two services
Clear scope, no overpromising. Both include a contract, PHE invoice with VAT, an NDA when we work on new concepts, and a free 30-min scoping call. For adjacent services (full venue opening, extended operational audit, monthly HR retainer), we'll refer you to partners.
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Executive search
Tarif personalizat
4–10 weeks until hire
- •For senior roles: restaurant manager, executive chef, F&B Manager, head bartender, sous-chef, operations director
- •Detailed brief + ideal candidate profile at the scoping call
- •Active search: own pool + direct LinkedIn outreach + referrals
- •Pre-screening (CV + 30-min phone interview)
- •1-on-1 technical interviews (peer-to-peer)
- •2–4 trial shifts on your premises (on request)
- •Minimum 2 reference checks
- •90-day replacement guarantee
- •Pricing confirmed at the scoping call, after the brief
Targeted HoReCa expertise
Per proiect
Variable duration, capped at one month
- •Three expertise areas available, depending on your need:
- •Head chef (kitchen area) — menu concept, brigade structure, station planning, food cost
- •F&B Manager (restaurant + bar) — operations, shifts, service flows, reporting
- •Mixologist bartender (bar menu concept) — cocktail list, signature drinks, bar-team training
- •The expert joins ad-hoc — on-location visits + remote work
- •Concrete deliverable at the end: finalized menu / brigade structure / operational plan / cocktail book
- •Pricing confirmed at the scoping call, after briefing
How it works
The workflow is the same for every project — from pre-opening package to ad-hoc hour. Only the duration and depth differ.
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Scoping call — free, 30 min
On Meet or by phone. We discuss the situation, goals, rough budget and what you've already tried. At the end we honestly tell you whether we're the right fit or refer you elsewhere.
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Written proposal + fixed quote
Within 3–5 working days we send the proposal: scope, deliverables, timeline, firm price. No end-of-project surprises. If anything doesn't fit, we adjust before signing.
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Contract + NDA (when applicable)
We sign electronically (DocuSign / Adobe Sign) or on paper, your choice. We bill 50% upfront, 50% at completion. For retainer: monthly billing.
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Execution — work in the trenches
This is the actual work: on-site visits, interviews, analysis, SOP writing, recruitment. Communication on a dedicated channel (Slack or WhatsApp group), weekly updates.
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Final report + follow-up
For audits and packages: written report + 1–2h presentation session with management. For recruitment: candidate hired and onboarded. Free 30-day follow-up for implementation questions.
Why work with PHE on consulting
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Operators, not slide consultants
Our team comes from kitchens, floors and venue management, not MBAs. Recommendations start from „what works at 21:00 on a full Friday night”, not theoretical slides.
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Direct access to vetted candidates
Hundreds of active candidates, vetted in 3 steps (CV, interview, references). The consulting doesn't stay on paper: when we build your org chart we can populate it quickly with real people.
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Current compliance
Labour Code 2025, ANAF e-Factura, GDPR, ANSVSA. We work with a labour-and-tax lawyer specialising in HoReCa. We don't promise to „keep you out of trouble” — we tell you clearly what's exposed and the timeline.
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Fixed price, clear scope
Packages with clear scope and deliverables. You know what you pay and what you get from day one. Scope creep = new add-on quote, not a surprise invoice.
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Bucharest + Constanța + remote
On-site in Bucharest and Constanța at no travel charge. For other cities: mixed on-site (1–2 visits included) + remote. We've delivered in Cluj, Brașov, Timișoara, Iași.
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NDA and confidentiality
Menu concepts, expansion plans, salary strategies — everything you share stays between us. NDA signed before any technical document.
„Working with PERSONAL HORECA EVENIMENTE was exactly what we needed to handle large events. The team's professionalism saved us stress and lost time."
Frequently asked questions
What does „accredited in employment mediation” mean?+
It means an official authorization to mediate labour on the Romanian market, under Law 76/2002 (on unemployment insurance and stimulating employment). In practice: we can sign mediation service contracts with employers, invoice for the activity, and we operate within the legal frame supervised by ITM / ANOFM. The accreditation is held by S.C. Personal Horeca Evenimente S.R.L. (tax ID RO42139315).
What's the difference between the two services you offer?+
Executive search answers „I need a restaurant manager / executive chef / head bartender” — we run active search for that role. Targeted expertise answers „I need someone senior to concretely help on one area (kitchen / restaurant + bar / cocktail menu concept)” — we send an expert who joins the project ad-hoc and ships a concrete deliverable. Both have clear scope; we combine them only if the brief calls for it.
Do you do full pre-opening packages, operational audits or monthly HR retainers?+
No. We stick to the two services we do well. For full venue opening (org charts, SOPs, ANSVSA + DSP + ISU compliance, full setup) or extended operational audit or monthly HR retainer, we recommend specialized partners. At the scoping call we'll be honest about whether we fit or refer you elsewhere.
How long does a targeted-expertise project last?+
Variable, depending on how clear your brief is and how complex the area (new menu concept vs adjusting an existing one). Typically capped at one month from contract signing to final deliverable. For very clear briefs, 1–2 weeks. For new concepts with multiple iterations, up to 4 weeks. We confirm the timeline at the scoping call.
How long does executive search take?+
Typically 4–10 weeks from brief to the candidate's employment contract. Variability depends on role rarity (a senior fine-dining executive chef takes longer than a casual restaurant manager). At the scoping call we estimate the timeline honestly based on your brief.
How do you bill? Can I pay in instalments?+
Billing with VAT (19%), ANAF e-Factura, bank transfer. For targeted-expertise projects: 50% upfront on signing, 50% on delivery. For executive search: structure is part of the proposal — discussed at the scoping call after the brief. Exact pricing for both services is confirmed per-client; we don't publish a generic grid because it depends on complexity.
Will you sign an NDA before we discuss the concept?+
Yes, no problem. We have a standard mutual (bilateral) NDA template we sign before any technical document. If you have your own template, we'll review it within 24–48h.
Do you guarantee results?+
We guarantee the deliverables (hired candidate, finalized menu, brigade structure, operational plan, cocktail book) and their professional quality. We don't guarantee business outcomes (e.g. „revenue will grow 30%”) — those depend on implementation. Specific guarantee: for executive search, free replacement if the candidate leaves in the first 90 days.
Do you work outside Bucharest?+
Yes. On-location at no travel charge in Bucharest + Constanța. For other cities: 1–2 visits included in the project (transport + lodging billed separately at cost), the rest remote on Google Meet. We've delivered projects in Cluj-Napoca, Brașov, Timișoara, Iași, Mamaia.
What happens if I'm not satisfied with the delivery?+
We raise it in the weekly call, before it becomes an end-of-project issue. If you're still dissatisfied at delivery: we revise the deliverable for free until it's right (within the original scope agreed at brief). For extreme cases: partial refund (the upfront) and amicable close. The policy is written into the contract.
Let's talk — the first call is free
30 minutes on Google Meet or by phone. We'll be honest about whether we're the right fit or refer you to someone better. No aggressive follow-up afterwards.