Testimonials

I am very impressed with Joe!

I just wanted to say that Joe has got to be the best recruiter I’ve met so far. He is very personable and very validative and positive. He is wonderful in his preparation. I’ve had quite a few recruiters contact me and gone on some interviews and I have never seen anything like this. I’m very impressed. Thank you, Lisa

James made this process easy!

James is a great guy, he was very involved in the process and great help.  James made entire process easy and without stress. I would recommend to my friends and will use him if needed again.   Thank you, Prem Patel

Jay landed me my dream job!

I can not express in words how amazing Jay was with helping me find my new career. He made the entire process a breeze for me. He took our quick 45 minute conversation and turned it into a resume that I couldn't of written better. He took time to ensure he understood what I was looking for so there wasn't any wasted time with interviews for jobs that weren't for me. He did all the leg work. I do mean ALL the leg work! He helped me prep for the interview and even gave me tips on how to dress to impress. He made sure to follow up before my interviews to ensure I had the correct information and to wish me that last minute "Good luck". As well as being the first person I spoke to after the interview to see how it went. I think he was just as excited for me as I was. Clearly his tips and prep are excellent as I nailed my interviews, landing a new career that I am absolutely in love with! With his extensive knowledge of the brands he works with he was also amazingly helpful with the salary negotiation. I'll put it like this when I told some other people I know that are looking for new management opportunities about all the things Jay did to get me this job. They all asked me the same thing. How much does he charge. That is because he made this so easy there is no way it could be free. That's the best part! His time and effort didn't cost me a thing. Heck he even followed up after my 1st few days to ensure I was enjoying the new job. I doubt I'll need to his services again as he already landed me my dream job but if I did he'd be the only person I reached out to!   Thanks! James McGuire  

Recruitment coaches help you think outside of your comfort zone.

I was contacted by Joe about the job opportunity and at first I was against it. I was searching for something that was outside of my comfort zone and outside of the food industry. While talking with Joe he was so enthusiastic about the company that I said sure let’s give it a try. Joe was with me every single step of the way. From initial contact to me actually being hired he was there. He called/ texted me the day of my interview and encouraged me along the way. I was surprised and happy for his involvement to help me. I could always count on him for great advise and tips during the process. He shared my excitement each time I was contacted by the new company and followed my journey. He was always professional and was easily contacted when I had butterflies about me making the changes. I recommend Joe to any job seekers out there. He went above and beyond! Marqell Campbell General Manager SPJ

Hospitality Recruitment is for Everyone

Working with Patrice & Associates has been an amazing ride! Sherri Balzer has been right with me every step of the way in helping me find this AMAZING opportunity to grow in my career. Sherri has provided guidance, ideas and helped me to accent and highlight my areas of expertise. It was a great pleasure to work with Sherri and I would, without hesitation, recommend Sherri Balzer and Patrice & Assocites if you’re ever looking to further your career. Thank you so much for your help Sherri you are AMAZING!

Sincerely, Daimon J. Cobb Sr. /I would, without hesitation, recommend Sherri and Patrice & Associates /

I appreciate what Sherri and Patrice and Associates Hospitality Recruitment did for me and my career.

Sherri Balzer is an excellent job recruiter. I had been working with her for more than 3 months where I had multiple job interviews with different companies. She is always very detailed, caring, patient, and most of all very professional. I turned down multiple job offers because they were not a good fit for me and Sherri understood my reasons. Instead of losing hope in me she kept working hard looking for other companies that suited my skill set and knowledge. We found the perfect company and I got the best job offer available. I appreciate what Sherri and Patrice and Associates Hospitality Recruitment did for me and my career. Respectfully,

Andrew Figueroa

I would like to say that I am grateful for my experience working with Alicia Terrell and I  highly recommend her service. I asked for her help after she found a management position for my husband in the restaurant industry at a company that values their employees, and she has now done the same for me with another brand. I am moved by her passion, kindness, and tenacity in finding the right career choice for me. When I started working with her, she took the time to listen to what’s important to me in a brand, my experience, and my goals, and found a great fit. She helped make my transition out of my previous job smooth and went above and beyond to be available and answer my questions, giving me insight during that process as well. Because of her willingness to provide quality instead of just a quick fix, I feel like I have already found a home within the Chicken Salad Chick brand and I am excited for the growth and opportunity that lies ahead for me. I wouldn’t have been as prepared or sure of this being a step in the right direction without her knowledge and passion. Thank you! /Alicia helps another person find a job! /

I recently worked with Sherri Balzer in conjunction with a management opportunity with IHOP. She was extremely professional throughout the entire process. In addition, she was very helpful and knowledgeable about the company and interview process. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a new job opportunity to consider Sherri Balzer for all their needs.   Read Mullin /I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a new job opportunity to consider Sherri Balzer for all their needs.  /

Sherri Balzer is a phenomenal recruiter. Her restaurant intellect is remarkable. Very pleasant and delightful. Despite my tenure, I was still able to gain assertive information  on interviewing skills. Needless to say, she prepared me to address any type of restaurant interview/question. And the outcome speaks for itself. I got the job that I sorely wanted... Thanks in part to her awareness. Corey Culbreath

It has been a pleasure working with Jay Gray, Owner with Patrice & Associates. We’re a small business that’s rapidly growing and they have consistently worked hard and have provided quick results. It’s taken the hiring stress off of us, so we have more time to focus on other important aspects of our business. They are on top of everything, and we can always depend on them to answer our calls, questions, and provide meaningful feedback.   /It has been a pleasure working with Jay Gray, he has taken the hiring stress off of us. /