Meet Rick

How it all began

Born in Essex, Massachusetts, I discovered my passion for hospitality early on. At 13, I began working at Woodman’s Restaurant alongside my mother, Kathryn. I began working as a busboy and later moved up to become a fry cook. I worked at Woodman’s until moving to California.

To the Woodman Family - I am forever grateful for the love and kindness you shared with our family over the years. Thank You - Rick

THE MOTLEY CREW, HOUSTON

Next Chapter

At 19, I began working with the Rusty Pelican Company in California. I discovered my culinary passion quickly. I moved from Line Cook and began working as a Sous Chef for Gunter Rinderspacher. Gunter, my mentor and a gold medal chef from the Cordon Bleu School in France, taught me how to cook with a tough but caring approach.

(I still have the spoon marks on my head)

Front of the House Management

I began my management training in Sacramento. Then transferred to Houston, I oversaw a new restaurant opening in Dallas and learned some valuable lessons. After Dallas, I transferred to the Pacific Northwest and ran restaurant operations in Portland and Seattle.

Moving From Operations to Management Recruiting

I worked as the General Manager for a Seattle-based restaurant company, Consolidated Restaurants. My wife, Maureen, served as the Hospitality Manager for Palisade Restaurant. She brought home an internal job posting for a Recruiting Manager position at their corporate office. I ultimately obtained the position, which launched my management recruiting career.

MY WORK HISTORY IN HOSPITALITY

  • Line Cook | Lead Line Cook

  • Food Server, Bartender, & Supervisor

  • Executive Sous Chef | Executive Chef

  • Assistant General Manager

  • General Manager & Regional Manager

  • Corporate Executive Recruiter

  • Vice President of Recruiting

  • Founder & CEO | Amero Search Group

Proudest Accomplishments

“In the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks on America, more than 8,000 restaurant participate in the National Restaurant Associates first Dine for America, raising $20 million.”
— National Restaurant Association
“In 2005, after hurricanes Katrina & Rita, the National Restaurant Association mobilizes more than 17,000 restaurants to participate in Dine for America, raising over $10 million for the American Red Cross.”
— National Restaurant Association