Jim Childs

Meet Jim

Senior Recruiting Partner

DEI Certified

Minneapolis, MN

Jim Childs

Areas Of Specialty

I have built long-standing relationships my entire career, with integrity and an understanding of how to achieve success. The answer is always yes; what is the question?

Jim Childs joined Goodwin Recruiting in 2021. Jim is from Minnesota and has lived and/or worked in every state in the upper Midwest. He has Multi-Unit management experience with Brinker Intl., Red Robin, and Panera for over 20 years. Jim is a former board of director member in Minnesota and Iowa’s Hospitality Associations. He is committed to finding a “career-long” fit for clients and candidates.

Jim enjoys time at Ruth Lake with family. He is a TV sports announcer in the Twin Cities for high school and amateur sports. Jim is married to Karen and has two children, Jac and Carrington. He is an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and all things Minnesota, including the temperatures.

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