Proven Executive Recruiting Success
About Our Firm
When you partner with Curtis Food Recruiters, you work with dedicated professionals who care about your business and are committed to helping you find the right talent.
- Food and beverage niche. We have the right industry connections to understand and attract top talent.
- Customized approach. We personalize services to your needs and core values.
- Honest & trustworthy. We are transparent in our communication and uphold our commitments.
Building Executive
Teams Since 2006
2006
Committed To Your Talent Search
Meet Our Team
Melissa Kern
Director, Sourcing & Business Process
melissa@curtisfood.com
Ashton Hansen
Director, Executive Recruitment
ashton@curtisfood.com
Industry Segments
Your Industry, Our Expertise
Food Executive Hiring
Roles We Fill
Our expertise lies in identifying talent that delivers results. As food and beverage recruiting specialists, we have the market knowledge and deep connections to guarantee placement for your Director- to C-level positions with a greatly reduced time to fill
Executive
Fill executive roles with leaders who provide strategic leadership and direction to ensure your organization’s overall success, sustainable growth, and profitability.
Supply Chain
Source talent capable of optimizing efficiency and minimizing costs while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
Marketing
Fill your marketing needs with leaders who build brand awareness and drive sales utilizing market research, branding, advertising, innovation, trade, and promotional campaigns.
Food Safety Quality & Assurance
Find leaders experienced in implementing and maintaining rigorous protocols and standards to ensure the safety, integrity, and quality of all food products throughout the production process.
Merchandising & Retail
Find executives experienced in strategic planning and executing product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies to optimize sales and maximize profitability.
Operations
Fill your roles with operational leaders with the skills to oversee the efficient operation of production facilities, optimizing processes to meet quality, safety, and volume targets while minimizing costs.
Sales
Connect with leaders who are focused on developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets, expanding market share, and fostering strong customer relationships.
Research & Development
The R&D professionals we source are dedicated to innovating and improving product offerings through research, experimentation, and formulation of new products, formulations, or processes.
Human Resources
Find leaders with a proven track record for attracting, retaining, and developing a skilled and motivated workforce and creating a best-in-class work culture.
Finance
We fill roles with professionals capable of managing financial resources, budgeting, and financial reporting to support strategic decision-making and ensure fiscal responsibility.
Food Industry Insights
Curtis Food Recruiters Named to MSPBJ’s 2026 Largest Private Companies in Minnesota List
Curtis Food Recruiters has been named to MSPBJ’s 2026 Largest Private Companies in Minnesota list, ranking #306. This recognition highlights the firm’s continued growth, industry leadership, and national expertise in food and beverage executive search.
The Leadership Gap CEOs Don’t See Until It’s Too Late
The leadership gaps that create the biggest problems often happen between functions, not within them. Learn why CEOs should look beyond experience and credentials to find executives who take ownership, connect teams, and address issues before they become major company-wide problems.
Good Food, Great Company: CFR at the Minnesota State Fair
With walking shoes on and appetites ready, the Curtis Food Recruiters team headed to the Great Minnesota Get-Together for a memorable day of sunshine, laughter, and delicious food. It was a great chance to enjoy time together while celebrating the food, agriculture, and community that make the Minnesota State Fair a special tradition.