A la Carte International

A la Carte International is a pioneering executive search firm founded in 1979, specifically dedicated to serving the Food and Beverage Sector. Based in Virginia Beach and led by President & Chief Search Officer Michael J. Romaniw, the company has established itself as an industry expert in talent acquisition for senior-level positions across North America.

Since pioneering executive search focused exclusively on the Food and Beverage Sector in 1979, A la Carte International has built a reputation as the go-to recruitment partner for companies seeking top-tier executive talent. The firm specializes in placing General Managers, Executive Vice Presidents, and Directors across critical business functions including Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, and Food Safety.

The company's unique ExcluTainer® Search methodology delivers a comprehensive retained search experience with fixed-fee pricing, ensuring predictable costs and guaranteed results. This approach demonstrates their commitment to completing every search project regardless of the time and effort required to identify and secure the best candidate for each role.

Beyond executive recruitment, A la Carte International extends its expertise to Manufacturing and Distribution roles, while also providing strategic consulting services to emerging companies. Their consulting offerings encompass sales and marketing integration, organizational alignment, succession planning, management competency development, and compensation structuring.

With an established track record of successful completions across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the firm serves clients who require the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion. Their industry-specific expertise makes them particularly valuable for board-mandated searches and positions requiring proven deliverables within tight timelines.