Capital Restaurant Resources
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How can we help?

Here at Capital Restaurant Resources we view ourselves as both a resource for restaurants and those who work in them. For full-cycle recruiting, career advice, talent acquisition, temporary staffing, or advice before your next tasting, we’re here to help you succeed.

 

☎ CONTACT

resumes@caprr.com
202.543.0909

 

Specialties

Looking for people?

It's what CRR did first, and it's what the business is founded on. Since 2004, the team has been focused on introducing great people to even better opportunities. Just let us know what you're looking for. 

In 2014, we began a new service - District Staffing - to serve your on-demand hourly employee needs. We specialize in placing bartenders, servers, cooks, utility, and prep. Fill out this form to request staffing.

Looking for a full-time job?

Looking to work in some of the best restaurants in our city and region? We're here to help you get there. We guide you through the interview process and help get your foot in the door. We truly view ourselves as a resource - for both the restaurants and those who work in them. If you care about the industry and you're looking to take the next step in your career, send us your resume and we'll take it from there.
 

Looking for hourly work?

Looking to work in some of the best restaurants in our city and region? We're here to help you get there. We guide you through the interview process and help get your foot in the door. We truly view ourselves as a resource - for both the restaurants and those who work in them. If you care about the industry and you're looking to take the next step in your career, apply here and we'll take it from there.  

 
 

Chris Floyd

Founder & Recruiter Chris Floyd is a former professional chef who founded CRR in 2004. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Floyd settled in San Francisco where he commenced his culinary career. He worked his way up in the fine dining scene, learning from some of the best, including Michael Mina at Aqua and Alain Rondelli. Both restaurants received four stars from the SF Chronicle. Floyd later became the chef at Silks in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. During his tenure there, he had the good fortune to train and travel in Asia. He later ran the busy French Brasserie, Left Bank, founded by Roland Passot. After a decade in San Francisco, Floyd returned to his hometown of Washington, DC with his family in tow. His convivial nature and passion for food inspired Floyd to open CRR. He leads the CRR team, recruiting all levels of restaurant hospitality management, from pastry chefs to F&B directors and everything in between. Floyd believes in a hands-on approach to recruiting. He enjoys getting to know both clients and candidates and understanding where they are in their careers and in their lives. A successful placement for him is one that results in a perfect fit—where both the client and the candidate can find success together. Floyd takes pride in the successes of CRR and the team in being the “go to” recruiting firm in the DC region. He is proud of the accomplishments of the many hospitality chefs and managers that CRR has placed in DC and around the country.

Tony Abreu

CFO Since joining CRR in 2007, Tony Abreu has worn many hats. He can do it all, and often does. He oversee all aspects of the business these days, including serving as CFO. Tony will be your point of contact for legal and financial inquiries, and overall business dealings. He works tirelessly to ensure that the CRR team exceeds client expectations daily. He also endeavors to make CRR a fun place to work. Tony’s goal is to create a positive-feedback loop that builds over time, for the benefit of all.

Joe Riescher

Director of Temp Staffing In establishing the Temp Staffing Division of CRR, Joseph Riescher brought a leader's point of view from his early career in the restaurant and catering industry. His extensive hospitality experience provides valuable insight into what clients need and expect from their temp staffing service. Joe finds developing long-term relationships with clients and staff to be the most rewarding part of his career.

Vickie Hopewell

Assistant Director of Temp Staffing A love of cooking and a knack for problem-solving led Vickie Hopewell to a career in hospitality operations. Vickie has orchestrated staffing and logistics for the highest-profile events in and around D.C. for over a decade. She prides herself on pairing her optimism and expertise to exceed our client’s expectations.

Sharyn Dewalt

Recruiter Sharyn DeWalt, aka Sharona, is a Washington DC hospitality fixture, who began her career in the DC area almost 30 years ago. She has held positions as a server, bartender, and manager with some of DC's most iconic restaurant groups, including Clyde's, Capital Restaurant Concepts, and Austin Grill. After bearing witness to the evolution of the DC dining scene, Sharyn joined CRR in 2007. She uses her understanding of the industry to help guide the next generation of front-of-the-house managers find their perfect fit, which is why she is informally known as CRR's Fairy Job Mother. Sharyn is a natural relationship builder who is likely to hold less than six degrees of separation from you, your references, and your boss in the hospitality industry. Because Sharyn’s memory is like an elephant's, working with her is like tapping into the entire restaurant professionals’ network and a resume archive.

Shana Mckillop-Kady

Recruiter Originally from Ithaca, NY, Shana felt a calling towards hospitality and service at a young age, and like so many of us began her career in the industry washing dishes for a busy Italian restaurant. 30 years later, her many experiences have grown into a deep dedication to people and to the industry that essentially raised her. These days, Shana plays a central role in all things recruiting - whether you're a FOH professional, a BOH professional, or a client, she will be happy to chat and figure out just how we can help! Shana's enthusiasm for hospitality is palpable and she can easily detect that same passion in others when interviewing candidates. Connecting qualified, ambitious professionals with our clients and seeing those relationships grow into successful long-term partnerships is her motivation. When she's not dining out and networking, you will probably find her enjoying some live music, browsing a farmers market, or at home in the kitchen creating something delicious to eat.

James Duke

Recruiter Born and raised in the DMV, James began his restaurant career in his hometown of Old Town Alexandria at the age of 15. Working his way through high school and college studying industrial-organizational Psychology, Duke realized his heart was in hospitality. At 21, Duke switched gears and enrolled in L'academie de Cuisine, Gaithersburg, MD. He instantly fell in love with French cuisine and the culture which surrounds food. After graduating with honors from L'academie, Duke went on to train at some of the area's most successful restaurant groups. To mention a few, Duke held positions in The James Beard award-winning Bistro Bis, Neighborhood Restaurant Group, Clyde’s, and Great American Restaurants. Along with working in these long-standing restaurants, Duke assisted in the opening of 12 D.C. area independent restaurants. Duke comes to CRR from a position as the Director of Culinary at Stellina Pizzeria, which was awarded Bib Gourmand Michelin during his stay. Over time Duke learned that the secret to a successful restaurant was not always beautiful dining rooms and well-crafted food, but the people behind the scenes. Duke now has a passion for helping Chefs find their next exciting role, lending his network and knowledge to staffing the DMV’s finest restaurants. Duke always loves meeting new chefs and helping them find the right fit.

Peer Larson

Recruiter Originally from Washington DC, Peer moved to Los Angeles after college to become the next Leonardo DiCaprio. Finding rent difficult to pay he began serving and bartending to make ends meet. He was given an opportunity in management and something “clicked” as he was quickly promoted to GM within his first few months. Seeing that hospitality was in his blood he switched gears to grow his career. This brought him back to Washington DC to work for world renowned chef Jose Andres. Through this partnership Peer was given the opportunity to relocate to San Diego to manage luxury brand restaurants. He was then given the opportunity to move back to Los Angeles and expand his knowledge within the nightlife sector of hospitality. Eager to start a family he and his wife moved to Austin, Texas where he was exposed to the world of hotels and multi-unit management. After the birth of his daughter he realized that family support is paramount and moved yet again to Asheville, North Carolina to be closer to family, where he settled into a little house in the mountains. Since becoming a father Peer has embraced all things “dad” including sweaters and terrible jokes. Peer is obsessed with BBQ and can be found spending nearly all of his spare time feeding his neighbors smoked meats.

Joe Griffin

Staffing Manager Originally from Alabama, Joe Griffin "Joe G" has made DC his home since 2018. He has been working in hospitality for over 15 years. Since joining CRR in 2021, Joe G’s main focus has been building connections with the staff to ensure our client’s needs are met.

Lauren Delaney

Office Manager Hailing from the armpit of America (New Jersey), Lauren Delaney, our Office Manager, and Recruiting Coordinator, prefers to call our nation’s capital home. Before joining CRR, Lauren spent 12 years in the DC food scene, holding positions as server, bartender, manager, and private dining coordinator at a variety of restaurants, from upscale to neighborhood dives. Her firsthand knowledge of the diverse DC hospitality industry and its key players makes her a valuable resource to employers and job seekers.  Lauren will often be your first point of contact when working with the CRR team, and her welcoming personality, crafted from years behind a bar, will make you feel comfortable as you begin your job search. While she often describes herself as the first person to die in the zombie apocalypse or the person who can’t find her keys to unlock the door when a murderer is chasing her in a scary movie, the one thing she isn’t afraid of is helping candidates find their next job.
 
 
 
 

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