Brian Rife

Brian Rife is an experienced professional recruiter currently working at i4 Search Group since August 2021. Prior to this role, Brian held various leadership positions, including ARL Above Restaurant Leader at SmitCo Eateries dba Popeyes and Executive Restaurant Recruiter at Gecko Hospitality. Additional experience includes serving as District Manager at Steak n Shake, DMIT at Savers | Value Village, and Area Director of Operations at Applebee's Services Inc. Brian's earlier career featured roles such as Director of Operations at Garozzo's Italian Ristorante, Vice President of Operations at Heart of America Restaurants & Inns, District Manager at Cracker Barrel, and Managing Partner/VP of Operations at Saltgrass Steakhouse/Billfish Grill. Brian holds a degree from Central Missouri State University.