Haley Ondrejka- Favier

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Vice President of Recruitment at The Chef Agency

Naples, Florida, United States

Overview

Haley Ondrejka-Favier is the Vice President of Recruitment at The Chef Agency, specializing in sourcing top-tier talent for the hospitality industry. A graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University, she has progressed through several roles within the agency, demonstrating a deep understanding of the sectors hiring needs across the US.

Outside of her direct professional duties, Haley shows a strong passion for the culinary world. She actively follows industry accolades, such as the Michelin Guide, and shows a particular appreciation for the exceptional hospitality and restaurant scenes in the Southern U. S. , including Charleston and Florida.

She has advanced from a regional partner to Vice President entirely within The Chef Agency, showcasing significant growth and dedication to her company.

Personality Overview

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Friendly But Slow

ROI Driven

They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell  They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions  They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions

Topics They Care About

Hospitality Recruiting
As VP of Recruitment, she is constantly sourcing talent for roles ranging from hotel operators to chefs, focusing on matching candidates with premier opportunities.
Culinary Excellence
She actively celebrates industry achievements, such as Michelin Guide winners, showing a deep appreciation for top-tier restaurants and exceptional service.
Florida's High Season
She specifically targets recruitment efforts toward Florida's busy season, demonstrating knowledge of regional market trends and opportunities in places like Miami.

Media Appearances

Haley has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Vice President of Recruitment at The Chef Agency
7-2023 - 9-2025
Director of Recruitment at The Chef Agency
1-2021 - 7-2023
Senior Regional Partner at The Chef Agency
9-2020 - 3-2021
Service Manager at 5th Street Group
1-2020 - 3-2020
Administrative Assistant at Hospitality House

Education

2011 - 2015
B.A. from Palm Beach Atlantic University

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Insights For Selling To Haley

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Haley is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Haley

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Haley move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Haley take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Haley

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