Tim Jordan Puts Northwest Arkansas’ Hospitality Professionals to Work

 Bella Vista, AR – Patrice & Associates, the nation’s leading hospitality industry employment search firm with more than 20 years of operations behind it, announced today the recent opening of its office in Bella Vista, Arkansas. The new office will serve the Northwest Arkansas region.

“I am thrilled to be working with local restaurants, hotels and other area hospitality businesses to fill their open management positions and make a positive impact on their operations,” said Tim Jordan. “As an entrepreneur, it is extremely exciting to be part of the Patrice & Associates family, utilizing the company’s proven business model and hospitality industry experience to help local businesses find top local management talent to deliver the best service possible to their customers.”

With the number of foodservice managers expected to increase 11 percent from 2005 to 2015, Patrice & Associates’ work in the restaurant industry is a prime example of the strength of the local hospitality segment. On average, three quarters of local residents eat out or order in at least once a week and a quarter at least every two or three days. Thus, restaurants provide a stable ground from which Jordan’s Patrice & Associates office is building its presence across the area. Several well-known brands such as Ruby Tuesdays, Cracker Barrel and Buffalo Wild Wings have hired the search firm to find top talent for their management positions, allowing company personnel to focus on operating their stores.

“Unlike other sectors, the sheer volume of the hospitality industry continues to create exciting employment and new business ownership opportunities,” said Jordan. “There are tremendous job advancement possibilities and career options available.”

Before opening his Patrice & Associates office, Jordan began his restaurant career as a busboy in a family-owned restaurant more than 20 years ago. He has held every position imaginable within the restaurant industry from a cook and bartender to assistant manager and regional manager.  His extensive management and operations background and knowledge make Jordan an expert within the restaurant industry.

Jordan’s new office in Bella Vista is part of the Patrice & Associates national growth plan. Since launching the company’s franchise program less than a year ago, the company has opened more than 30 offices nationwide.

Patrice Rice, founder of Patrice & Associates and the acclaimed author of How to Interview, started Patrice & Associates two decades ago following her success with Chesapeake Cruising, a charter boat company she launched and grew to a fleet of 26 vessels. “Our clients trust us to present them with the best candidates possible for their openings,” said Rice. “It’s tough out there right now for businesses and for professionals. The job search process can be a stressful, daunting task. We ease the burden for everyone involved.”

Patrice & Associates provides extensive support for its franchisees, who are referred to as Regional Recruiting Managers. The company sources new clients and conducts all billing and collections efforts on behalf of its franchise system. As a result, the Regional Recruiting Managers are better able to provide the right guidance to their clients and to place the best possible candidates for each opening. The franchise opportunity is ideal for first-time business owners, given the existing client base, low ramp-up time and extensive training.

About Patrice & Associates

Patrice & Associates is one of the nation’s largest privately held search firms specializing in the hospitality industry. With 20 years of operations behind it, Patrice & Associates began franchising in December 2008 and today has 30 offices open. For more information, please visit www.patriceandassociates.com/

No matter what level of position you are seeking, there are certain tips that are universal. Looking for that next career move today is more complicated than in the past. One would think that all the new technology of today would make finding a job easier – quite the contrary.

The world of the internet has changed all the rules. Job seekers today have to realize that what’s on the web could have a direct correlation not only to whether or not they get a job, but whether or not they get that first call for an interview.

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Nancy K’ian, of Port Charlotte FL,  is the winner of our recent  My Job Sucks contest!  Nancy has won a 5 day cruise for two to the Bahamas and is checking her calendar now!

Why Nancy says  Her Job Sucks:

“I am a bookkeeper for a small insurance office.  My boss has gotten into the habit of asking me to hand-wash and pat dry his toupee. He has a body odor that stinks like rotting fish.  Even the phones are impregnated with his bad breath. Since he lost his driver’s licence, I have to drive him to meetings while he boozes and stinks up MY car. This job sucks so bad that, at times, I want to lop off my head in the office paper cutter!  UGH!”

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Day after day we are seeing articles about the restaurant industry expanding. It is truly a sign the economy is starting to level off.