Restaurant Zone Recruiting

Restaurant Zone Recruiting is a specialized staffing agency founded in 2014 that focuses exclusively on recruitment solutions for the hospitality industry in the United States. Based in Las Vegas with additional offices across major US cities, the company serves restaurants, bars, hotels, resorts, casinos, franchises, retail, and grocery sectors. Led by CEO Matthew Rodgers, the agency has built a reputation for delivering quality hospitality talent quickly and reliably.

Restaurant Zone Recruiting operates as a dedicated hospitality recruitment partner, leveraging an extensive database of over 770,000 hospitality professionals to serve clients across the United States and Canada. The company employs approximately 45 people and has established itself as a trusted resource for businesses ranging from single-location establishments to multi-location franchises seeking qualified staff.

The agency's approach centers on personalized service and customized hiring solutions tailored to each client's specific market, size, and unique operational needs. Their comprehensive services span from hourly staffing for front-of-house and back-of-house positions to executive search services for senior leadership roles such as Chief People Officers and Senior VPs of Human Resources.

Quality assurance is a cornerstone of Restaurant Zone Recruiting's methodology, featuring a rigorous 20-point candidate screening process designed to ensure high-quality hires. This thorough vetting process helps minimize hiring risks and ensures candidates are well-matched to client requirements and company culture.

The company differentiates itself through speed and reliability, delivering candidates within 10 to 14 days on average—significantly faster than typical recruitment agencies. To further mitigate client risk, Restaurant Zone Recruiting offers a 100-day guarantee, providing replacement of any candidate who does not work out within 100 days at no additional cost.

With headquarters in Las Vegas and additional offices in Jersey City, Pasadena, Seattle, and Washington DC, Restaurant Zone Recruiting maintains a strong geographic presence to serve the diverse needs of the hospitality industry across major markets, generating approximately $5 million in revenue as of 2025.