Jordan Esterkin
About Jordan Esterkin
Jordan Esterkin is a professional recruiter currently working at Beyond Meat, where he focuses on recruiting for production and operations roles. He has a diverse background in recruitment and management, with previous roles at Bon Appétit Management Company, Robert Half, and Jester Food Company.
Work at Beyond Meat
Jordan Esterkin has been employed at Beyond Meat since July 2021 as a Professional Recruiter. In this role, he focuses on recruiting for production and operations positions across the United States. He utilizes Lever ATS and Google Suite to manage the full-cycle recruiting processes, contributing to the company's mission of promoting plant-based meat alternatives.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Beyond Meat, Jordan Esterkin held several positions in recruitment. He worked at Robert Half from 2016 to 2020, serving as Recruitment Manager and later as Division Director for Permanent Placement, Full-cycle. His experience in recruitment spans over three years at Robert Half, where he developed skills in managing the recruitment process from start to finish.
Background in Food and Beverage Operations
Jordan Esterkin has experience in food and beverage operations, having worked at Bon Appétit Management Company as Supervisor of Food and Beverage Operations at AT&T Park from 2015 to 2016. This role provided him with insights into the hospitality industry and operational management within a high-demand environment.
Educational Qualifications
Jordan Esterkin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Marketing from the University of Denver, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, earning a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from 2021 to 2023. His educational background combines marketing and psychology, equipping him with a diverse skill set.
Entrepreneurial Experience
In addition to his recruitment and operational roles, Jordan Esterkin co-founded Jester Food Company, where he served as Founder & Co-Owner from 2015 to 2017. This experience provided him with entrepreneurial insights and an understanding of the food industry from a business perspective.