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Robert Krzak commented on Barry Chandler's blog post 'How the internet influences a customer trying your bar for the first time'
I agree. Social media is evolving and it can really benefit the hospitality industry.
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Want to Get a Job Interview? Pay Attention to Your Looks
Former prom queens and cheerleaders looking for work might want to leave their photos off their resume and their public Facebook profile. According to a new academic study, hiring managers scanning resumes from female job applicants granted more interviews to "plain-looking" women or women who didn't include a photo with their resume, than they did for attractive women whose resume included a photo.Here's what should really turn up the cocktail party chat a notch this weekend: The same study…See More
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Robert Krzak replied to Michael L. Atkinson's discussion 'What Social Media Are you Using At Your Restaurant? FohBoh Wants to Know'
I think it's interesting to see how this conversation has evolved since it was first posted. Social Media is a necessity now more than ever for restaurants. Even since this was posted, the way he think and use social media has evolved. I am…
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Reasons Why Hospitality Management Professionals Are Giving Notice Surprises Many
by: Robert Krzak CPC, CERSThe economic downturn has certainly wrecked havoc on the U.S. economy and no industry has felt the wrath more than hospitality. However, as the economy struggles to make improvements, there are evident signs that the worst may be over for the millions of employees that call the hospitality industry home. Within the last six months there has been a resurgence of restaurant and hospitality companies struggling to replenish the management professionals that make up the…See More
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- Robert Krzak is Founder and President of Gecko Hospitality, a Illinois-based corporation that franchises over 37 Gecko Hospitality Restaurant Recruiting offices nationwide.
The restaurant business has been Krzak’s life work, beginning with his early days in a family owned restaurant, and later as a teenager working in fast food eateries, and after college, MANY, full service restaurant chains. After realizing that he wasn't cut out to be a “career” restaurant manager, Krzak met Bill Timmons of Resources In Food, a man who immediately and unconditionally believed in Krzak’s ability to educate and assist restaurant managers with their employment decisions. In 1997, Krzak opened his first recruiting office in Indianapolis, Indiana under the Resources In Food name. Six months later, Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio had opened and became one the mid-west’s highest producing offices for the entire organization.
In 2000, Krzak sold his franchised offices back to Resources In Food and four months later developed Gecko Hospitality. Gecko’s first corporate office was located in Charlotte, North Carolina and managed by John Bisceglie who today is a very successful Franchise Partner for Gecko Hospitality in Illinois and Indiana.
Krzak continued to develop the Gecko Hospitality concept and in 2004 realized that the only way to successfully build this company was to be surrounded by professionals who believed in the same philosophies and principles that has helped grow the company so quickly. In late 2004, Krzak began franchising by word of mouth. Through his experience in restaurant operations and especially in the recruiting business, Krzak formulated a philosophy based on the importance of franchise partners, of sharing responsibilities and profiting with them, and of developing and growing together. Today, Krzak has 26 working franchise partners, some of whom have come up through the organization.
Krzak’s guiding philosophy is that he is not interested in being the richest restaurant recruiting firm; just in being the best he and his franchise partners and employees can be. He places enormous value on the franchise partners and employees who work for Gecko Hospitality and feels tremendous responsibility for their continued success.
Krzak’s personal life revolves around his family. He and his wife Sheri have been married for 14 years, and have three children Alex, Jordan and Julia. Both Krzak and his wife Sheri graduated with their degrees from Western Illinois University.
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Want to Get a Job Interview? Pay Attention to Your Looks
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 11:38am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Former prom queens and cheerleaders looking for work might want to leave their photos off their resume and their public Facebook profile. According to a new academic study, hiring managers scanning resumes from female job applicants granted more interviews to "plain-looking" women or women who didn't include a photo with their resume, than they did for attractive women whose resume included a photo.
Here's what should really turn up the cocktail party chat a notch this weekend: The…
Reasons Why Hospitality Management Professionals Are Giving Notice Surprises Many
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Employment Optimism High As Hospitality Companies Struggle To Find Qualified Candidates
Posted on October 15, 2010 at 7:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Ask Joan Bosscawen, a franchisee for the largest hospitality
search firm in The U.S., how business has been going for the last six months
and you’ll get a smile from ear to ear. ”Business is just booming and we’re all
happy to hear and feel the excitement that our clients are hiring. The momentum
has certainly shifted in favor of the candidate because our clients are needing
experienced hospitality managers right away”, said Bosscawen.
So why has the… Continue
search firm in The U.S., how business has been going for the last six months
and you’ll get a smile from ear to ear. ”Business is just booming and we’re all
happy to hear and feel the excitement that our clients are hiring. The momentum
has certainly shifted in favor of the candidate because our clients are needing
experienced hospitality managers right away”, said Bosscawen.
So why has the… Continue
IS YOUR RESUME BLACKLISTED?
Posted on April 28, 2010 at 8:03am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Not getting calls on your resume quicker than you expected?
Are you finding that recruiters tell you they’ll call you right back only to never receive a call?
Don’t think there’s a blacklist floating around within the restaurant industry? Think Again!
Getting your name blacklisted is…
Continue Gecko Takes Time To Serve Up Hospitality And Great Food At Ronald McDonald House
Posted on August 11, 2009 at 12:33pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Chicago, Illinois - August 4, 2009 - Over 12 recruiters from the largest hospitality recruiting firm arrived in Chicago one day early to volunteer their time at the Ronald McDonald House at the University of Chicago. Traditionally, Gecko Hospitality holds one of its bi-annual meetings in Chicago and has grown accustomed to arriving early and spend time to prepare dinner for those families who have children undergoing medical treatment at the University of Chicago. "Since we're all from the… Continue
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- At 2:44pm on August 13, 2009,
Sarah said… - Hey Robert - looking forward to your FohBohist post tomorrow! Have a good one!
- At 7:08am on May 29, 2008,
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PRESS RELEASE Date: May 28, 2008
Contact: Robert Krzak
robert@geckohospitality.comGecko Hospitality
718 Ogden Avenue, Suite 202
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630.390.1000
www.geckohospitality.comIn a groundbreaking announcement to the hospitality recruiting industry, Gecko Hospitality President and founder, Robert Krzak welcomed Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines to the company's portfolio. "From restaurants and hotels to resorts and casinos, Gecko continues to grow and we couldn't be more pleased to now add Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines to our rapidly expanding list of corporate accounts", stated Krzak from the company headquarters in Downers Grove, IL.
Gecko Hospitality is North America’s premiere hospitality recruiter. Specializing in placing candidates in the finest hospitality jobs as well as securing the highest qualified hospitality professionals for our clients, Gecko blends a unique wealth of talent to fill an endless stream of restaurant, hotel, resort, casino, and now cruise line management positions. "Cruise line recruitment is a completely new category for us and it complements our core business," offered Krzak. "Our national network consists of 37 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry and this proves it as we continue to find new opportunities." In addition, Marcial E. Robiou, Global Shipboard Management Recruiter for Royal Caribbean said, "Finding high quality candidates for our ships gets more competitive everyday. But Robert Krzak and the Gecko Hospitality team have proven to be valuable and reliable source of the caliber of candidates that we desire."
Gecko's hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada with over 120 hospitality recruiters. In addition, Gecko offers generations of hospitality recruiter experience to meet the needs of clients as well as career-minded hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort, casino, and now cruise line managers. For more information, visit www.geckohospitality.com.
Robert Krzak
robert@geckohospitality.com
- At 9:55am on March 17, 2008,
Roger Herforth said… - In these hard times for the industry I have a solution to help businesses receive cash back every month.
- At 4:56am on February 19, 2008,
Amanda Hite said… - Thank you!! Does your Company do Executive Level placements?
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