Pioneer provides direct placement services for management and corporate positions in the restaurant, retail and hospitality industries.  We work on retained searches, where clients typically seek our assistance in staffing hard to fill positions and critical openings.  The most common positions staffed includes General Managers, District Managers, Regional Chefs, Executive Chefs, Director of Operations, HR Recruiters, Corporate Trainers, Franchise Partners and Marketing and Public Relations Managers.  Most recently, we have received requests for professionals that can provide expertise and implement green initiativies such as Designers, Consultants, Project Managers etc.  The consistent result with all our clients is the delivery of quality, talented professionals.  

Your dedicated Account Manager will complete a Client Profile Analysis meeting with you to build an extensive profile of the type of candidates that would be a match for your opening.  We go beyond experience and look for other components such as career goals, leadership philosophies, prior accomplishments, relocation flexibility, education and overall culture fit.  We work as a true extension of your team so we gather and research as much information as possible about your company.

On onstart of the staffing project, 50% of the agreed upon flat fee is due.  This allows us to cover expenditures necessary to begin your search.  Pioneer utilizes over 24 sources when locating top talent.  We believe that a comprehensive solution is necessary to ensure that the best talent available is presented for your review.  The area where our company stands out is in passive candidate recruiting, where we cold call and network extensively.  This allows us to present candidates that you may not typically have access too.

All candidates are taken through a 30 to 45 minute screen to determine if they are a match to your opening.  This screening is executed by a trained Talent Specialist.  The candidate is then typically sent out to visit the location when possible.  During presentaion, a resume and completed reference checks are accompanied by our screening notes and recommendation, along with availability for interviewing in the upcoming weeks.

Pioneer remains in contact with the candidate after they have been presented and will provide support, including confirming interviews, offer presentation and relocation assistance as needed.  We also provide support to the candidate as they transition into their new position - a critical area that will support onboarding and retention.

In most cases, you will receive a selection of top candidates.  Depending on the level of candidate needed, top talent may be presented in as little as 10 to 14 business days.  We will continue to send candidates, until the position is filled.  If the position is filled utilizing another source, 50% of upfront payment will be provided as a credit towards another search.

After the candidate completes 30 days of employment the remaining 50% of the placement fee is due.

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Pioneer provides additional services such as comprehensive background checks and psychological and performance testing.  With these services, our clients are able to make a more confident hire.

PSYCHOLOGICAL & PERFORMANCE TESTING 

Testing is available that can provide further insight on the candidate. The results can be used for hiring, coaching, training, promotion, managing and succession planning. Both tests are administered over the internet. The first test measures a person’s learning index which includes their verbal and numerical ability and verbal and numerical reasoning. In addition, it measures their behavioral profile which includes energy level, assertiveness, sociability, manageability, attitude and independence. The second test measures key behavioral factors such as productivity, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, adapting to change, response to stress and conflict and motivational energy.

COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECKS

Pioneer can execute background checks for any candidate. Our comprehensive background checks include a social security trace, federal, national and counties criminal checks, driver's license history, pre-employment credit report, education and employment verification, and workers' compensation claims history.