OUR STORY

Amber Kendall

Amber Kendall has been successfully placing solid restaurant managers with excellent restaurant companies for almost a decade. She started her career in the restaurant business like many, waiting tables, bartending and working her way into management. She has worked in several different concepts from casual dining to fine dining, and continues to maintain a strong passion for the restaurant business. Beginning in 1999, she worked for a recruiting firm for almost nine years, serving as Vice President for eight of those years. She then had an opportunity to begin practice on her own and AKR Recruiting was formed. The rapid success of AKR Recruiting has been incredibly flattering and fulfilling. The quick growth of the firm is a true credit to her talent as a recruiter and dedication to the field. Amber and her husband, Bruce Rinehart, live in Oklahoma City with their two-year-old son, Will. Bruce owns and operates Rococo Restaurant and Fine Wine. The restaurant business is part of every facet of their lives and they wouldn't have it any other way! Amber's fantastic attitude and "Live Out Loud" outlook promote and ensure her everyday success!

Amber Kendall
Recruiter
akendall@akrcareers.com
405.601.1144 ext 1

Marty Privett

Marty Privett, a recruiting partner with AKR Recruiting, has more than eight successful years in hospitality management recruiting. Before recruiting, he worked in the restaurant industry for more than 10 years as a restaurant manager, managing both full service casual and quick casual concepts. His career in restaurant management began in Kansas City, studying hotel and restaurant management. As a senior recruiter and trainer, he is responsible for sourcing all levels of management candidates and placing restaurant managers into successful careers from coast to coast. He has a track record of success for delivering in the clutch, providing great results for the client and the candidate. His thorough knowledge of the recruiting and restaurant industry, and his attention to detail set him apart from the typical recruiter. Marty lives in Norman, Oklahoma with his fabulous wife, Vivian, and their three boys; Alex, 10; Samuel, 8; and Jonathon, 6.

Marty Privett
Recruiter
mprivett@akrcareers.com
405.601.1144 ext 2

Erin Bryant

Erin Bryant, the newest member of the AKR Recruiting team, began her recruiting career after studying Human Relations at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Her background in customer service and management is a perfect blend for success in the recruiting industry. She has a strong desire to succeed and her tenacious work ethic will ensure her success as a recruiting assistant and beyond. Erin lives in Oklahoma City with her "kids" (of the four-legged variety) Zoey and Spade. She is happily married to James, currently serving overseas in the Navy. She brings with her an incredibly contagious upbeat attitude and a natural ability to relate to candidates that sets her apart from the rest!

Erin Bryant
Rock Star Recruiting Assistant
ebryant@akrcareers.com
405.601.1144 ext 3