Meet Our Recruiters
Amanda Joseph
Todd Davis
Haley Ondrejka
Josh Green
Lisa Montalto
Kevin Blonshine
Amanda Joseph
Restaurant Recruiter | Naples, FL
Based in Naples, Haley recruits leadership and management talent for restaurant groups and independent operators nationwide. She knows that restaurant hiring moves fast, and the margin for error is slim.
With five years in hospitality recruiting, including her work at The Chef Agency, Haley partners with operators navigating growth, turnover, and operational pressure. She specializes in placing leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, know how to develop teams, and deliver consistency across shifts and locations. Building trusted, long-term client relationships is central to Haley’s work, and one of the most rewarding parts of her role.
Todd Davis
Casino Recruiter | Phoenix, AZ
Based in Phoenix, Todd recruits executive and departmental leaders for casino and tribal gaming organizations nationwide, supporting food and beverage, hotel operations, and enterprise support roles.
With more than 20 years of hospitality recruiting experience, including his tenure at The Chef Agency, Todd understands the complexity of gaming organizations where leadership decisions carry operational, regulatory, and cultural weight, from compliance requirements to multi-department coordination.
His approach is thoughtful and highly personalized, helping clients build teams that perform long-term while supporting candidates through meaningful career growth.
Haley Ondrejka
Restaurant Recruiter | Naples, FL
Based in Naples, Haley recruits leadership and management talent for restaurant groups and independent operators nationwide. She knows that restaurant hiring moves fast, and the margin for error is slim.
With five years in hospitality recruiting, including her work at The Chef Agency, Haley partners with operators navigating growth, turnover, and operational pressure. She specializes in placing leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, know how to develop teams, and deliver consistency across shifts and locations. Building trusted, long-term client relationships is central to Haley’s work, and one of the most rewarding parts of her role.
Josh Green
Restaurant Recruiter | Cleveland, OH
Based in Cleveland, Josh works with restaurant groups and independent operators nationwide to recruit leadership and management talent that drives lasting impact. He’s seen first-hand how the right hire can redefine a restaurant’s culture.
With five years in hospitality recruiting at The Chef Agency, Josh focuses on leaders who excel under pressure, build strong teams, and bring consistency to complex operations. What motivates him most is seeing how a single move can positively influence a candidate’s career and family life in a way that ultimately helps the restaurant succeed. That impact is what fuels his passion for the work.
Lisa Montalto
Restaurant Recruiter | Chicago, IL
Behind every successful restaurant is a leadership team that understands both people and performance. Based in Chicago, Lisa recruits that exact management and leadership talent for restaurant groups and independent operators across the country.
With three years in hospitality recruiting and firsthand experience leading large, multi-state teams, Lisa brings a practical, operator-informed perspective to every search. She takes a consultative approach, helping clients align talent with culture, financial goals, and long-term growth while supporting candidates through thoughtful, career-shaping transitions.
Kevin Blonshine
Golf & Private Club Recruiter | Asheville, NC
Private clubs require a distinct approach to leadership hiring, where discretion, culture, and service standards matter as much as experience. Based in Asheville, Kevin specializes in recruiting executives and department leaders for golf clubs and private membership organizations nationwide.
With more than five years of recruiting experience, including his work at The Chef Agency, Kevin partners closely with boards, general managers, and ownership groups to understand each club’s governance, member expectations, and long-term vision. His focus is on placing leaders who can uphold tradition while thoughtfully guiding clubs into the future.