Trusted Experts in Restaurant Executive Search
Build Your Dream Team with the Restaurant Industry’s Trusted Executive Search Partner
For over 50 years, Wray Executive Search has helped restaurant brands thrive by placing transformational leaders at every level. From iconic chains to fast-growing concepts, we deliver the executive talent that drives innovation, improves performance, and builds lasting legacies. Whether you're filling a key leadership role or planning for long-term growth, our team is ready to help you hire with confidence.
Trusted Experts in Restaurant Executive Search
Your leadership team determines the success of your restaurant brand. For over 50 years, Wray Executive Search has been the trusted partner for companies seeking top-tier talent in the restaurant industry. As one of the most experienced restaurant executive search firms in the nation, we understand what it takes to build leadership teams that drive operational excellence, innovation, and long-term growth.
Whether you're scaling a fast-casual concept, revitalizing a full-service brand, or launching your next franchise, we connect you with proven leaders who understand the pace, complexity, and culture of the restaurant world.
The Wray Advantage
Wray Executive Search brings unmatched depth to restaurant executive search
6 Points of Distinction
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Our Leadership
Our leading consultants bring substantial senior-level experience.
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Wide Scope
Wray Executive Search offers a wide scope of industry knowledge and experience. We provide a wide array of services and have an extensive network in these arenas.
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Impactful Expertise
The cross-functional, wide-reaching expertise our company provides can have a deep impact on your business. We serve client needs internationally, nationally, regionally and locally.
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Unique Guarantees
We offer a full one-year replacement guarantee ensuring that our candidates will bring value long term. If, for some reason, the hired candidate does not work out, we will find a replacement.
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Diverse Consultants
Our consultants bring varied experience from all segments of the industry. We offer broad-based, cross-functional expertise to enhance our partnership.
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Competitive, Comprehensive Rates
There are no surprises when it comes to our fees. We maintain highly competitive performance-based rates founded upon our robust executive search record.
Restaurant Executive Recruiters for All Leadership Roles
From concept to corner office, Wray Search supports talent needs across every organizational level. We help restaurant companies identify leaders who fit not just the role, but also the rhythm and vision of the brand.
We specialize in placements for roles including:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Development Officer
Heads of Culinary, Operations, and Supply Chain
Regional Directors and General Managers
Our expertise ensures that each candidate is thoroughly vetted, aligned with your culture, and prepared to deliver results from day one.
Proudly Serving the Restaurant Industry’s Leading Brands
Our Team of Restaurant Executive Recruiters
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Bob Gershberg
CEO & Managing Partner
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Kevin Stockslager
EVP and Partner
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Rebecca Patt
SVP & Partner
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Ray Kelley
SVP & Partner
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Joe Radice
Advisor
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Monica da la Nuez
Vice President
Restaurant News & Insights
Your Leadership.
Your Legacy. Our Focus.
Finding the right executive talent can’t be left to chance. At Wray Executive Search, we bring strategy, experience, and insight to every engagement—so your next hire is the right one.
If you're ready to build or strengthen your leadership team, connect with our dedicated restaurant executive recruiters today.
If you are looking to be considered for opportunities, go to our candidate page and submit your resume.