Monthly Archives: September 2018

Restaurants feel the pain of a tight labor market

Restaurants feel the pain of a tight labor market. With low unemployment rates and a continuously expanding industry, restaurants have been feeling the pressure in hiring employees and keeping locations properly staffed. Higher wages have strained labor budgets and workers have been gaining leverage on multiple fronts. Long standing “no-poaching clauses” are being done away with, giving employees the opportunity to move between franchises to find better pay and opportunity. With all the potential complications and cascading failures that can arise from staffing issues, there are ways to mitigate risk and navigate a challenging market. Specifically, effective and efficient hiring…

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Beware of the Counter Offer Trap

  Beware of the Counter Offer Trap Great News! You’ve just accepted a job offer for a job that gives “what you wanted that you didn’t have now” in your present position. Now you need to give notice.  How will your boss react?  It’s common for your boss to think: You’re one of the best performers. How will you be replaced? Keep the team together? What inconvenient timing – how can I possible replace you in only 2 weeks? Where are you going to work – for a competitor of mine? How can I get you to stay until I…

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5 Tips for Maximizing Recruiter Relationships

5 Tips for Maximizing Hospitality Recruiter Relationships Working with hospitality recruiters can be a great way to give your job search a boost, but there are a few important points to consider when seeking out the help of a recruiting firm. All headhunters are not created equal, so you will need to research the one that can best help you in your job search. Don’t rest on your laurels just because you have someone working on your behalf – it will still be up to you to stay motivated and be on the lookout for employment opportunities. Make sure that…

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What Clients Say About Patrice & Associates

  • Let Patrice & Associates help you find a new job. I’m very thankful I crossed paths with Rick, and grateful for all the help he provided me from start to finish. Rick made me feel very hopeful about the process, he guided me with every interview and gave me great tips. It was also very clear, he knew exactly what my new employer was  looking for and he knew I was the right fit, that knowledge made me feel very confident and I made sure to follow his tips at every conversation and interview I had. I am very happy to start this new journey, and take on new challenges while allowing me to have more time to spend with my family. I am forever grateful for Rick and his support. Sincerely, Carlos J Pauletti Let Patrice & Associates help you find a new job.
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  • Corina's Hospitality Recruitment Efforts Exceeded All My Expectations

    I would highly recommend Corina Mack. She was very professional, courteous and diligent. Corina found me the perfect opportunity with a great company and exceeded all my expectations for what I was looking for. Quick responses, clear communication and very understanding of my schedule and available times that I had given her. Absolute pleasure to work with and she got the job done. ~ Joel Holloway, Sous Chef, Redstone American Grill – Marlton, NJ Corina's Hospitality Recruitment Efforts Exceeded All My Expectations
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  • Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruitment can help YOU get a job.

    Mike Buterbaugh was of great help when it came to assisting me with a new career at Carolina Ale House.  He helped me with my interview skills as well as resume building skills.  His friendly and caring approach made it easier to understand the process of applying for a career in management. He genuinely cared and was always a phone call away. He helped me with my confidence as well throughout the whole process. I recommend Mike Buterbaugh to anyone seeking advice and help with a career in management. Gabriel
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  • Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting can help answer your prayers of finding a job.

    Shari...(as well as every contact with Patrice & Associates.)...has always been very professional, knowledgeable, insightful, and deeply focused on gaining success for the Candidate.  Shari looked deep into my skill sets to match me with Companies she knows are seeking my specific talents; and she was very helpful in coaching me on how to present myself in the most favorable ways to the Employer. She did this with a resume and skill review as well as, rehearsals and reminding me of the important points. She also represented The Patrice Group extremely well, and I will also use Patrice & Associates as my search firm when I need to hire managers.  By the way, I DID get HIRED, and I know I was blessed by Lord God Jesus Christ, to have Shari and Patrice & Associates help me! Joseph Abrahams "I was blessed by Lord God Jesus Christ to have Patrice & Associates help me."
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  • Hiring Companies Love Working with

    Patrice & Associates

    Karen Horton, in your Ontario Canada office, is the epitome of professionalism and kindness;  from the moment you start working with her, you know you have found a rare gem. A person who truly cares about you! She will go the extra mile to get you the best possible position. I wholeheartedly recommend Karen's services to any company that needs a staffing partner.   Rochelle Westgarde Chief experience Officer, Mr Mike's Steakhouse Casual. Salmon Arm B.C Patrice & Associates - a Great Staffing Partner for Companies
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