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Find a Mentor

The vast RFMA network is a great resource when searching for your next restaurant facilities job. Several RFMA leaders and Advisory Council members have volunteered to serve as mentors for those searching for their next career opportunity.

If you are interested in connecting with a RFMA mentor, please contact Membership Director, Ryan Byrd at ryan@rfmaonline.com. 

Additional Career Resources

Access relevant articles below that may be useful during your job search. And finally, don’t forget to update your LinkedIn profile and open your settings to allow recruiters to view your profile.

Sharpen Your Tools: Interviewing for Excellence
Tools for hiring high-performing employees
Aug/Sept 2020
By: Joe Stimac

Jack Welch once said, “Eighty percent of my work is done by the top 20% of my workforce.” I am certain most of you have already identified your high-performing employees. But how do you ensure that you continue to hire high performers? It starts by understanding that people are creatures of habit— and that applies to both interviewers and interviewees. Read more...

Sharpen Your Tools: There is Nothing Soft About Soft Skills
What the best do and the rest don’t
Oct/Nov 2018
By: Nathan Jamail

When leaders describe their best employees, they describe their “soft skills” and attributes. For example, “They are passionate, committed, hardworking, positive, great communicators, accountable and have strong selling skills and a true desire to grow and improve.” Yet most leaders still focus on industry experience and knowledge when hiring someone or managing their teams. Read more...

Sharpen Your Tools: Look on the Bright Side
Staying positive in a negative world
Oct/Nov 2016
By: Lisa Ryan

Ah, so much to do; so little time to do it. Life would be so much easier if you
actually heard from people when things were going great. Unfortunately, most of the time, you only hear from others when something is wrong, something is broken or something needs to be taken care of right away. How do you keep a positive attitude with so much negativity surrounding you? Glad you asked! Read more...

Look to the Horizon: Setting Career Goals
Setting annual goals is one secret for continually growing your career
June/July 2016
By: Kristy Alleman

A few years ago, I was having a conversation with a mentor when I realized that working hard was not the same as growing and developing my career. Even if I worked hard and continued to perform well, it would still not be enough to get me to the next level. Upon my realization, I made a point to follow some crucial steps to help gain direction and clarity on how to enhance my career and develop a plan for my future. Whether you are looking to improve on your performance in your current role or advance your career, setting goals and creating a development plan is beneficial to everyone. Read more...

Invaluable Experience: Pearls of Wisdom for Emerging Professionals
RFMA restaurant directors serve up wisdom for emerging professionals
Oct/Nov 2015
By: Brianne Rechy

The RFMA Emerging Professionals Group was formed to encourage members to network, learn and discuss industry best practices and increase the confidence and effectiveness of its members within the organization and workplace. As the Emerging Professionals Group Leader, I interviewed several directors about their successes and asked them to share their wisdom and experiences in facilities management, including what they wished they knew on their first day on the job. Read more...