The Tompkins Group
For Candidates

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Stop scrolling job boards. We connect hospitality professionals with curated opportunities at restaurants that match your talent, ambition, and values. Because your career deserves more than a keyword search.

The Tompkins Group Advantage

Why work with us

We're not a job board and we're not a temp agency. We're former operators who take your career as seriously as you do.

Curated Opportunities

No job boards, no spam. Every role we bring you has been vetted by our team and matched to your skills, goals, and preferred culture.

Operator Insight

Our recruiters have run restaurants. We understand the real demands of every role and can tell you what a position truly looks like day-to-day.

Career Advocacy

We negotiate on your behalf, coach you through interviews, and help you make decisions that advance your long-term career trajectory.

Confidential Process

Exploring new opportunities while currently employed? We handle every conversation with discretion and respect for your privacy.

Roles We Place

Find your fit

We recruit across every function and level in hospitality. Whether you're running a station or running a region, we have opportunities for you.

Back-of-House

From high-volume kitchens to Michelin-starred dining rooms, we place culinary talent at every level.

Line CooksSous ChefsPastry ChefsExecutive ChefsKitchen Managers

Front-of-House

Guest-facing professionals who elevate the dining experience and drive revenue through service excellence.

ServersBartendersHost StaffSommeliersFOH Managers

Management

Leaders who build teams, manage P&Ls, and create cultures where staff want to stay and grow.

General ManagersAssistant GMsOperations ManagersTraining Directors

Executive & Corporate

Strategic hospitality leaders who scale brands, open new markets, and drive multi-unit performance.

Directors of OpsVPsC-SuiteRegional ManagersConcept Developers
Salary Guide

Know your worth

Compensation varies by market, concept, and experience. Here are typical ranges we see across our placements nationwide.

RoleTypical Range
Line Cook$38,000 - $52,000
Sous Chef$52,000 - $72,000
Executive Chef$75,000 - $120,000
Server (Fine Dining)$50,000 - $85,000+
Bartender (High Volume)$45,000 - $75,000+
General Manager$65,000 - $110,000
Director of Operations$95,000 - $160,000
VP of Operations$130,000 - $200,000+
Ranges reflect base compensation. Tips, bonuses, and benefits vary by employer.
Simple Process

How it works

Three steps between you and a role you'll love. No hoops, no hassle.

01

Share Your Story

Complete a brief profile telling us about your experience, what you are looking for, and what matters most in your next role. No generic applications here.

02

Get Matched

Our operator-recruiters review your profile, have a real conversation with you, and curate opportunities that align with your skills and ambitions.

03

Land Your Role

We prep you for interviews, advocate on your behalf during negotiations, and support you through your first 90 days to ensure a strong start.

Ready for your next move?

Submit your profile and let us go to work for you. No cost, no obligation, no spam. Just curated opportunities from people who understand your craft.