Michael Douglas, General Manager, Space Needle Restaurant
Rick understands talent and doesn’t waste my time sending me applicants who aren’t a good match with my criteria. He moves fast and has "pulled a rabbit out of his hat" several times to produce high quality candidates on short notice. Rick's follow through is phenomenal. When he promises, he delivers. Rick follows up with "his people" after they are hired and provides valuable insights into how newly hired people are transitioning into their new jobs.
Mike Ostrem, COO/CFO, InSpa Corporation
Great operators build great teams, seamlessly integrating internal and external resources to ensure consistent execution. Rick Amero has uniquely integrated into our company to deliver great talent. The key to Rick’s success is his commitment to building long term relationships with internal team members that ensures a strong understanding of the changing needs of the organization. Rick not only fills specific "needs", he anticipates organizational changes that require new structures and resources to maintain and increase business momentum. Rick is a true strategic partner in developing successful organizations.
Tony del Fierro, Director Retail Operations, Tully's Coffee Corp.
I have known Rick for several years now. He possesses a hard to find cross-functional skill set others can only hope to match, & is network runs deep and thorough within the hospitality industry. Rick is a consummate professional is dedicated to serving both the client and the candidate with the utmost respect.
Lisa Funk, Director of Financial Operations, Willows Lodge
When working with us, Rick listened and gained an understanding of our goals and objectives and the dynamics of our current team. Rick made it possible for our team to focus on the business at hand while he searched for a candidate. Through his extensive network he found a restaurant General Manager that made a difference on day one. Rick’s knowledge of the hospitality industry makes him the perfect choice for our recruiting needs now and in the future.
Jenny Capella, Owner, The Capella Group
Rick Amero should be your first source of executive recruiting in any industry, and all aspects of the restaurant, spa and hospitality world. I have immense respect for his way of doing business. He is a rare find in the recruiting world--someone devoted to relationship building rather than the typical transactional approach found in the recruiting industry. He is passionate about making sure his clients get way more value than they could have imagined and always brings them resources that go well beyond the work of finding the right candidates for the job. He is tenacious, competent and I trust him to be in my closest circle. You will not often find a person who combines relationship building with unswerving tenacity. That person is Rick Amero. Your search for the right candidate should end here.
Steve Mclain, CEO/President, Mclain Restaurants Portland Oregon
Rick is an expert as well as a professional in the Hospitality field. His vast experience and networking ability has been essential to my business. Rick has sent me qualified managers whom are now impacting my business. I highly recommend Rick Amero to anyone who wants results. Steve McLain President Steve McLain Restaurants
Alison Whitmire, Chair, Vistage International
When Rick takes on an assignment, he's relentless for his clients. Rick's clients benefit from the intensity, focus and commitment he applies to his job. I can and do recommend Rick frequently to my clients. I know Rick is honest about what he says he does and he consistently does what he says he'll do. I value Rick as a trusted colleague.
Dana Milkie, Vice President of Operations, Gold’s Gym Northwest
Rick is a focused, results oriented executive recruiter that has helped me get the job of my life! Every facet of my involvement with Rick was excellent. He listened well, worked hard to understand my needs and did a great job of matching my needs to existing opportunities. What I think separates Rick from other recruiters I've worked with is his business acumen. Rick is a business person first and recruiter second. He was a great fit for me.
Lisa Anderson, Executive Human Resource Leader and Consultant
Understanding the myriad challenges of such rapid growth, reliable resources can be invaluable. In that spirit, then, I'd like to introduce you to Rick Amero, who was a colleague of mine at Restaurants Unlimited and who is now an executive recruiter. He really knows the restaurant industry, and is an incredibly gifted company/candidate matchmaker! There are lots of recruiters out there, but Rick has great intuition and integrity, and knows our business.
Rick Braa, Braa Associates
I have used Rick several times for recruiting. He is the only recruiter I need. The results are quick, his network is expansive, and the follow through is thorough and impeccable. I HIGHLY recommend Rick Amero.