Carrie Luxem

President

carrie@restaurantHRgroup.com | 312.515.1341

Carrie's career spans 15 years in human resources with a focus on early-stage restaurant companies. As the former Director of Human Resources for Potbelly Sandwich Works, Carrie started and led the HR department from three restaurants in one market to more than 200 restaurants in ten markets over ten years' time. During her tenure, she was instrumental in the development of the company's recruiting and human resources functions and implemented the tools and structure necessary to accomplish the company's growth.

As founder and President of Restaurant HR Group, Carrie's vision is to infuse her belief that the only way a business can succeed is through the strength of its people and people systems. Carrie passionately believes that this strong focus on people and being organized are the key differentiators in a restaurants' success. Restaurant HR Groups' purpose is to partner with small to mid-sized restaurant concepts and assist in finding top talent, work with operators to help alleviate some of the day-to-day administrative burden and help put systems and processes in place that will allow them to focus on growing their concept.

Meghan Griffiths

Human Resources Manager

meghan@restaurantHRgroup.com | 312.771.2036

Meghan brings a true passion for the restaurant industry and over six years of Human Resources experience to the Restaurant HR Group table. Her expertise includes employee relations management, recruiting, hiring, development of HR policies, compensation and benefits.

As a former Human Resources Generalist for Potbelly Sandwich Works, Meghan spent six years in various Human Resources roles beginning her career with a focus on recruiting. With a reputation for having very high standards, Meghan was influential in staffing Potbelly stores with exceptional talent. After helping Potbelly grow from 35 stores to over 200, Meghan expanded her knowledge and experience by moving into the compensation and benefits department focusing on the development of benefit and compensation programs that were competitive and attractive to the Potbelly organization.

Meghan is extremely passionate about helping restaurants find and keep great people and putting systems into place that will keep them very organized so they can empower, reward and retain their people.

Amy Blue

Human Resources Generalist

amy@restaurantHRgroup.com | 312.545.7955

Amy brings 14 years Executive Assistant expertise to the company and functions as an HR Assistant with a focus on recruiting, benefits, and HR admin support.

Prior to joining Restaurant HR Group, Amy served as the Administrative Assistant to Wrigley Jr. Company's North American New Products Team from 2006-2008, where she supported the Senior Director and his team of 12 Marketing Managers. This group was responsible for the Innovation Pipeline for all North American Gum and Candy Brands from ideation to commercialization. At Wrigley, where quality is of the utmost importance, Amy was able to apply her fine attention to detail and energy to help this team bring multiple, winning new products to the shelf.

For 6 years - 2000-2006, Amy supported the Chairman, CEO and President of Potbelly Sandwich Works as Executive Assistant, where she was fortunate enough to contribute to the successful growth of the company-owned chain from 3 stores to 130 stores. During her time at Potbelly, Amy was an integral part of aiding the CEO in his mission to bring a much loved Chicago sandwich shop to multiple territories, all while keeping true to the original concept.

Deana Oslund

Human Resources Assistant

Deana@restaurantHRgroup.com

Deana comes to Restaurant HR Group with nearly 20 years’ experience in the restaurant industry. She’s spent the last 17 years with Bob Chinn’s Crab House in a variety of operational based roles.

Deana’s passion for customers, attention to detail, and her focus on the “little things” allows her to be a difference-maker in every aspect of the restaurant industry. With a firm understanding that great people and successful teams are the key to a restaurants overall success, she’s adept at identifying the traits and characteristics that successful restaurant operators possess.

In addition to Deana’s focus on customers and impressive “people skills”, she is an avid researcher that is determined to get answers, make improvements and add value to whatever it is she’s working on.

Title	Restaurant	Location	Description
Director of Human Resources	Growing Fast Casual Concept	Chicago, IL	An HR director must possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as being highly organized, motivated and a good problem solver. Our HR director represents the company when interviewing and recruiting candidates. Knowledge of company policies, any commissions, health care and 401k plans are a great part of this wonderful opportunity.	Apply Here
Store Manager	Dunkin Donuts	Channahon, IL	Dunkin Donut Franchise Group looking for managers to oversee the daily operations of their busy locations! The right candidate must have early morning availability, experience with scheduling, inventory, placing orders, and building teams. If you are looking to be a part of a close team with a solid brand recognition, this is the opportunity for you!	Apply Here
General Managers and Assistant Managers	Roti Mediterranean Grill	DC	Roti Mediterranean Grill is on the lookout for talented and highly energetic general managers and assistant managers to provide the ever changing day to day needs of this growing restaurant...Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Apply today.	Apply Here
Area Manager	Chicago Area Restaurant Concept	Chicago, IL	Looking for a great area manager for a quickly growing concept looking to open numerous locations over the next couple of years. This person will coordinate the planning and organization necessary to achieve the growth as well as ensuring a smooth and profitable daily operation in multiple store locations. Must have multi unit experience in the restaurant industry. Contact us if you’re interested!	Apply Here
District Manager	Specialty's Cafe	Seattle, WA	Necessary talents of our district managers include the ability to organize, communicate effectively, help envision and develop strategies to meet the company goals and objectives. Having leadership ability and the ability to follow through are great necessary assets for this awesome opportunity.	Apply Here
Director of Operations	Growing Fast Casual Concepts	Chicago, IL, DC & NY	Looking for a Director of Operations to plan, direct and coordinate the operations of these growing fast casual concepts in the Chicago, IL, DC and NY Areas. From formulating policies, managing daily operational activities, and planning use of materials and human resources toward maximum productivity is the main basis of this great opportunity.	Apply Here
Assistant Managers	Meatheads Burgers and Fries	Bloomington, IL	Meatheads Burgers & Fries is growing and looking for great leaders for their new location in Champaign! Meatheads offers competitive pay, great benefits, free meals, and advancement opportunities. If you are looking to get in on the ground floor of something special, this is an awesome opportunity!	Apply Here
General Managers	Epic Burger	Chicago, IL	Epic Burger is an exciting concept offering a limited menu of all-natural and organic products. They are looking for proven General Managers with a passion for great food and a dedication to serving customers. If you have an interest in joining their growing team and at least 2 years of similar General Manager restaurant work experience, please apply here!	Apply Here
Head Chef	Curried	Chicago, IL	Seeking a highly motivated Head Chef with the skills to organize kitchen and prepare multi-cultured cuisine with a twist. Must be creative, detail oriented, a true team leader and posess the ability to craft unique dishes.	Apply Here
General Managers and Assistant Managers	Jersey Mike's Subs	Northwest Suburbs, IL	Jersey Mike's...Looking for awesome, motivated and talented Assistant Managers and General Managers! We are a sandwich shop that is different from all others. What's our secret? Everything about Jersey Mike's is high quality. And so is our team! Join us!	Apply Here
Cafe Managers, Kitchen Managers & Catering Managers	Specialty's Cafe	San Francisco, Bay Area & Southern California	We are loaded with some great opportunities for some talented Cafe Managers, Kitchen Managers and Catering Managers in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Southern, CA as well. If interested and want to learn much more..APPLY TODAY....and we will contact you with further details of our exciting opportunities.	Apply Here
Cafe Managers, Kitchen Managers, Catering Managers & General Managers	Specialty's Cafe	Seattle, WA	Looking for some great Cafe Managers, Kitchen Managers, Catering Managers and General Managers for an amazing restaurant concept in the Seattle area. We need focused leaders with a passion for great service and customer satisfaction. Apply online today and we will get back to you with further details on this great opportunity.	Apply Here
Director of Training	Growing Fast Casual Concept	Chicago, IL	The Director of Training will ensure all management teams are actively and properly training teams within their existing restaurants. This position will manage all current training documents and will be responsible for continuity and accuracy. They will also develop and coordinate new training material and work side by side with management to ensure great team members are being actively developed.	Apply Here
Director of Finance	Growing Fast Casual Concept	Chicago, IL	This great position requires proven leadership skills in building and developing a highly effective finance and accounting department, including developing and implementing new systems, instituting financial controls, and establishing key reporting metrics. Our candidate will be a detail-oriented and an analytical professional who is both hands-on and a big picture thinker in developing and managing an accounting team.	Apply Here
HR Intern	RHR	Chicago, IL	We are searching for someone with great personality, strong work ethic, very high standards, and a desire to be in Human Resources and Recruiting. A Bachelor's or Master's Degree, 1-2 years' experience in HR or Recruiting and/or experience in the restaurant industry are desired. Must have the ability to travel frequently locally and out of state when needed. Our offices are located in the Rosemont area.	Apply Here