Rick Amero: Executive Recruiter and Staffing Coach

1. Who am I?

I am a passionate, energetic, positive, and results-driven executive recruiter who truly loves his work. Personally, I love baseball, palm trees, taking long walks, viewing a sky full of stars, spending time with my children, cooking for my friends, and sharing champagne with my wife every Friday night.

2. What is my purpose?

I help my clients develop a competitive advantage by working with them in collaboration to source and hire the top talent available in the market. I view myself as a strategic partner in helping my clients reach their organizational goals.

3. What is my process?

I work to build a positive and trusting relationship with my clients by demonstrating confidence in my skills and abilities. I partner with my clients to identify performance gaps in their hiring and selection processes, and design solutions to close the gaps.

4. What is my background?

I have 30 plus years experience in food service/restaurant industry operations with positions of increasing responsibility. Having served in front line management positions, multi-unit supervision jobs, and corporate level roles, I have a deep understanding of the need for committed, talented, and competent leadership.

Prior to forming Amero Associates, I spent 8 years leading the staffing, recruiting and training efforts for a large Puget Sound firm. During that time, I was responsible for building and maintaining all management positions–from sourcing and selection to training and development. Returning back to school a little later in life I received a Bachelors degree in Business Administration at the University of Washington in 1992.

5. What is my track record?

I am very proud of the results I have achieved in various leadership roles in the restaurant industry. In all the companies I have worked for I have guided improved operations performance and profitability. Please see testimonials section for client comments of my results with Amero Associates.