The Chef Agency

4.8
384 reviews

About

Hospitality Staffing
We are the leading executive search firm serving the Food + Beverage industry. Our team helps identify talent for all corporate, and Front + Back of House positions.

Location

The Chef Agency
14 E 60th Street, New York, NY
10022, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.8
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Recruiter Performance

Many customers praised individual recruiters for their professionalism, communication, and support throughout the job search process.

Mixed Success Rates

While some clients reported successful job placements and positive experiences, others expressed frustration with a lack of follow-up and unsuccessful job searches.

Communication Issues

Several reviews highlighted issues with communication, including instances of being ghosted or receiving generic responses from the agency.

Overall Satisfaction

Despite mixed reviews, many customers expressed gratitude for the agency's assistance and recommended specific recruiters for their dedication and effectiveness.
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    Robert Shaner
    Dec 2, 2025
    5.0
    Thanks Josh for your support and your patience. You were able to get me the best position possible. The chef agency is the best if you’re looking for a career. However, if you’re looking for a job, then please go to website. Josh is the man to get things done and accomplish whatever you’re seeking in your career. The Chef agency are very professional and straightforward with the knowledge to get you through all of your challenges and opportunities. I recommend those that are looking for a career to apply with the chef agency to achieve your goals. I’m grateful for all that they’ve done for me and they’re continuous support.
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    Kevin Lauter
    Oct 28, 2025
    1.0
    I’ve attempted to utilize this service a few times. Not only have they had a zero percent success rate, I’ve received, and would love to openly share their responses when held accountable after many months of failure and dozens of interviews mostly at my expense and time. I asked for follow up from leadership after never once being successful and it’s been crickets each time. I’d be happy to share screenshots with anyone to prove their tact when they realize you’re no longer going to be a potential commission for them. Update: I’ve gotten the same generic response that they will investigate themselves and have still yet to hear back from them. Anyone want to see the text exchanges from their staff? Less than half, 46%, of their staff would recommend working there on Glassdoor and only a 2.2 rating in NYC, WHERE THEY ARE BASED! Anyone else see the irony…A staffing agency can’t even get half their staff to recommend working for them, ESPECIALLY in their home town. Red flag city.
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    Logan Banks
    Oct 24, 2025
    5.0
    I wanted to thank Haley from the Chef Agency as she was fantastic throughout my interview process. She stayed in touch with me during the entire interview process. She took the time to explain to position that was available with company I was interviewing with. Not only was I not actively looking for a position but once I received an offer she still stayed in touch to make sure everything went smooth. Thank you again Haley.
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    Wilson Morocho
    Oct 23, 2025
    5.0
    I was reached out about a month ago for an opportunity across the country, the assistance of both Hailey and Eric has been very helpful to get through the interview process and the conversations I’ve had within helped me to land the job. The whole experience has been very positive and rewarding, Thank you very much to both of you.
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    A S
    Sep 29, 2025
    5.0
    I was reached out to by Lisa Montalto via LinkedIn in July regarding a potential position for me. The offer was really exciting, and after an initial phone call, I knew that I was in good hands. Her communication, coaching, and insight was incredibly helpful as I navigated virtual and in-person interviews, and even after I accepted the job offer. It was a true pleasure working with Lisa, and I would recommend her to anyone interested in making a move!

Frequently Asked Questions About The Chef Agency

What services does The Chef Agency provide?

The Chef Agency is the leading executive search firm serving the Food + Beverage industry, helping identify talent for all corporate and Front + Back of House positions.

Where is The Chef Agency located?

The Chef Agency is located at 14 E 60th Street, Suite 502, New York, NY 10022, in the Lenox Hill neighborhood.