Brian Blum

About Brian Blum

People work for people.\" That simple mantra has been the cornerstone of my career in the hospitality industry.Who I AmI am a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) and the Franchise Partner at Gecko Hospitality for the New England region (MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, and RI). Because I have extensive hands-on experience as a former Restaurant General Manager and Area Director, I don’t just recruit for the hospitality industry,I’ve lived it.What Problems I SolveOrganizations today face an unprecedented challenge in finding and retaining top-tier talent. I bridge that gap by bringing together exceptional Restaurant Managers, Chefs, and Directors with leading national and independent restaurant groups. Whether you are an employer struggling to fill critical leadership roles or a professional seeking your next career milestone, I streamline the search process to create lasting, mutually beneficial placements.Why I Am ValuableMy deep operational roots allow me to look beyond a resume and accurately assess the cultural fit between a candidate and an organization. I pride myself on guiding restaurant leaders through complex employment decisions with unwavering honesty, respect, and market insight.Let\'s build your dream team or find your next great opportunity. Contact me: b••••@geckohospitality.com

Experience

1. Franchisee and Recruiter

   Gecko Hospitality (Corporate)

   Feb 2004 — Present · MA, US

   Brian Blum is a Franchisee of Gecko Hospitality and the top Executive, Management and Chef Recruiter in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont. His recruiting firm specializes in the placement of hospitality professionals such as Directors, Managers and Chefs in the Restaurant and Food Service industries. Brian has earned his CPC certification from the National Association of Personnel Services.

Education

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Bachlor of Science, Hotel, Restaurant, Travel Administration

  1983 — 1987

Skills

• Team Building
• Management
• Social Networking
• Talent Management
• P&L
• Hospitality Management
• Restaurant Management
• Executive Management
• Food & Beverage
• Human Resources
• Operations Management
• Customer Service
• Hospitality
• Menu Development
• Food Service
• Inventory Management
• Franchising
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Food
• Catering
• Multi-Unit
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Staff Management
• Employee Relations
• Hotels
• Catering Sales
• Hiring
• Recruiting
• Talennt Aquisition
• Restaurants
• Profit
• Culinary Skills
• Staffing Specialist
• Resorts
• Fine Dining
• Wine