Dear Eric:

Thanks for your reply. You're a good business man and there is nothing wrong with that. Operating a successful business in today's environment is no easy task.

I would like to say that Michelle has been very responsive to my needs and it has been a pleasure working with her. We have made some very good hires and that is the bottom line. Also, Craig has been working with us and he too has contributed to our successful hires. It appears you have a very good team. I have no complaints.

We wish you and your organization all the best in the future and look forward to a long term business relationship.

Roger Weeks

Dear Craig:

Goodwin & Associates provides an excellent resource for finding experienced, hospitality minded restaurant management candidates. We find the candidates represented by your firm to be well informed about Charlie Brown's Corporation before they arrive which makes the recruitment process extremely efficient. We have hired many qualified candidates referred by your outstanding organization.

Victoria Keough
Charlie Brown's Steakhouse

Craig: It has been a great pleasure working with Craig Cohen and Goodwin & Associates during my time with TGI Fridays and now Panera Bread. They have been a great asset in fulfilling my recruiting needs within the north and central New Jersey area. Goodwin & Associates takes great efforts to get to know my needs within each company and search to meet those quality candidates. The food and beverage industry is a tough industry to recruit candidates, and they have made it very easy and simple. Thank you for all your help.

Natalie Day
Human Resource Director
Fenwick Group, LLC, d/b/a Panera Bread

To whom it may concern: wanted to take some time to thank Rob Goebel and Goodwin & Associates for their help in assisting me in meeting my recruiting goals for CentraArchy Restaurants. Rob has been most helpful in providing me a good flow of qualified candidates in key markets that we operate in. Some markets that we operate in are more difficult to recruit in, and typical recruitment advertising doesn't always deliver results. Rob is very professional and detail oriented, and is very helpful in assisting me with scheduling interviews, and extending offers to those qualified candidates.

I will continue to call upon Goodwin & Associates for my recruiting needs. I would also recommend their services to any restaurant company looking for quality restaurant professionals.

Sincerely,

Bobby Brannon
Recruiting Manager
CentraArchy Restaurant
Management Company

Goodwin & Associates

I have had the pleasure of working with Goodwin & Associates twice, the first was when I was relocating to South Carolina and the second is my current search. During my relocation I was working with John Mcmullen and Rob Goebel (John represented me and Rob represented the restaurant). John conducted a very intensive interview in which he really took the time to find out my requirements for a position, salary and benefits. Rob provided me all the information on the restaurant, financials, menus and owners. Rob prepped me very well for the interviews and arranged for all my interviews and travel. In addition, Rob assisted me and my family in locating short term housing, schools, and background on the area.

I have asked Rob to assist me in my current search. Rob once again took the time to clearly define my goals, salary and benefit requirements. Rob could have sent me on numerous interviews but understands that would be a short term fix and will not achieve our goals. Rob has sent me on two outstanding interviews both of which met all my goals. Rob prepped me very well and once again arranged for all the interviews.

The most important aspect of my search has been the feedback by Rob and John. Both have kept me well informed of the process and provided great feedback after each interview. I have worked with other recruiters in the past and the only conversations I have is when they have an immediate need. Rob has formed a relationship with me and even when Rob does not have a position he would still call just to check in.

Thank you
Albert Kahn

My experiences with Goodwin & Associates have been nothing but first rate. In a very tough Food & Beverage Industry, it is truly a comfort and luxury knowing that a professional and gentleman such as Rob Goebel is looking out for my best interests!

F.W. "Butch" Obergfell Jr.

I just wanted to say thank you once again for sticking with me and seeing the whole process throughout to the end, it really says alot about your character. I am at the Quincy 99 and it seems to me like there will be a lot of room for advancement. If there is anything I can ever do for you please do not hesitate to give me a call 781-812-7864 and if I know of anyone who is looking I will send them you way.

Kevin L. Cummings

Dear Mr. Goodwin,

I wanted to take a moment to let you know that one of your employees, Craig Cohen is a great asset to your company. Back in December, I met with Craig for the first time, and throughout the process he went out of his way to not only find me the job that I was looking for, but also to ensure that I was well prepared for my interviews. I know it wasn't easy for him to get me through the doors at some of these restaurants because of my lack of chain restaurant experience but as I told him, "you get me through the door, and I'll handle the rest." There's no way I could have opened these doors on my own and for that reason I am very grateful. On all the interviews I went on, the first thing I would here is how highly Craig spoke of you and that made things a whole lot easier. Make no mistake I know it is his job and he only get's paid if I get hired but there was a true sincerity about the way he did his job. We actually joked about it. The day I put my resume up online, I received a call within 15 minutes from EJ Associates. I actually met with them first and Craig contacted me the next day. After meeting with both representatives, I knew I wanted to work with Craig.

The irony of the story is to this day, I never heard back from their recruiter even though I know on at least one occasion, Craig crossed paths with restaurants that had already seen my resume but yet I still never heard back from them. Know that if I have friends in the restaurant industry looking to relocate, I will definitely send them to Goodwin and more specifically Craig.

Thank You,
Lance Feldhun

Thank you for reviewing my resume and for your consideration. Your company's reputation is highly regarded in the industry. I would also be willing to relocate for the right management position.

Sincerely,

Pamela Kliger

He put me in front of companies that seemed tailor-made for me
...very good interview tips based on individual companies preferences/expectations
...personable and professional, excellent communication-very pleased with recruiter and happy to be working with this company....very positive experience producing results... the first place I would call!

Goodwin & Associates responded quickly to my resume submission. The morning after my submission, I spoke with Daryl Demarco. He prepared me for tough interviews, in effect asking the toughest questions I ever faced from any restaurant interviewer. Because of this preparation, I handled my interviews very well, securing multiple job offers.

Daryl also took care to protect my salary range requests and each offer met at least the minimum and in some cases exceeded what we wanted. He protected my interests and helped me obtain an excellent position with a fast-growing company at a higher than expected salary level. I highly recommend Goodwin & Associates for any hospitality candidate seeking to improve their current position and salary. Daryl’s attention to detail was extraordinary and our debriefing at the end of each interview helped make the whole process clearer for me. Thank you for all your hard work – it definitely paid off!

David Nickolenko

I just wanted to thank you and your company for helping me start my
professional career. I really felt prepared and confident walking into
my interview and ecstatic walking out with the job!! Thank you for
your hard work and attention to detail, keep up the good work! I hope
to see you during the opening.

Sincerely
Danielle Taylor

John,

It was a pleasure talking with you on the three possibility job oportunities that you have for me. I also enjoyed the fact that you do take the time to explain your job function. Attached you will find my resume per your request. Once again thank you for you time and look forward to meeting with your clients as well as with you.

Byron D. Giron

Good morning John,

Heading to the bakery shortly! I wanted to take this time again to thank you for all the hard work you put forward in finding me, more of an opportunity, rather than just another job . You have been extremely helpful as well as the most professional recruiter I've worked with in the last ten years. I hope you'll always keep me in mind for future endeavors, as I am always looking for a brighter future. Feel free to call me anytime! I might possibly have at least two, if not three more candidates that are looking to make a change, to pass along to you. I'll let you know. Secret Shopping? We can talk about that as soon as I'm settled and finish my training. Again, it's really been a pleasure. You'll have to come by when you're in town to try some BBQ. Have a great week and call me ANYTIME!!! Oh yea, any thoughts for helping my brother-in-law find a job? Let me know if you know any recruiters who deal with recent college grads or temp-type work. Thanks,

Regards,

Mark Fekete

I will be forwarding a few resumes to you for non-management positions, along with referrals for managers. I have been in the industry long enough to recognize excellence, so there are a select few whom meet that criteria and I think would you fit very well with Heartland Brewery. I am not sure if servers or hosts are needed at this time, but I have a few others in mind and I will direct them your way, if that is okay.

I will follow up on the bartender shortly, along with her resume.

Best,

Scott

Here are both my resume and cover letter enclosed as an attachment. I look forward to speaking with you on Monday morning at 10:30 A.M. As you know, Charlie Peccoraro highly recommended you, and he says your confidence and candor as well as your sense of urgency in placement are commendable. He said Cracker Barrel was a great find for him. That company or companies like that would be something I would be interested in. As part of our conversation on Monday, I would also like to explore other avenues that my experience can lead me into. Such as Mult-Unit Fast Food, Starbucks, Cosi, Au-bon Pan, etc. Plus, food service ends in the city like Directors of Natural History, things like that.

Regards,

Gerard

Hi Rob,
I would like to tell you how thankful I am to have come across your ad on the internet. I thank you so much for all you've done for me and for helping me land the job with Stafford. I don't think I could have done it without you!
You're terrific at what you do and I know your a great asset to your company. Thank you so much!

*Gina Cox*

Jessica, thank you for all your effort. I know you honestly did your very best for me. I was in a serious rut, and you were one of very few who believed in me. I would have preferred to stay in casual dining but I will put my best foot forward in helping make this group very successful.

Again, THANK YOU. I hope we can meet again somewhere down the road and I will definitely stay in contact with you to let you know how things are going. I will touch base with you upon my return from Denver sometime in December.

Take care and have a great Thanksgiving.

Tom

Jessica,

Thanks for sending the quality candidates, and hoping we can continue to make more ‘matches’, per se!! We are still heavily looking and needing more managers due to growth, it’s a great place to be and we appreciate you finding solid people.

Best,

Julie Epstein