I have spent 40 years of my life working in restaurant operations and having this firsthand knowledge makes me a great partner for both my candidates and my corporate clients. I spent most of my career as either a General, Area or Regional Manager, so determining the right person to hire was always quintessential to my success. I have created our office to be made up of restaurant experienced people because I think it is invaluable insight into the needs of the job.
The restaurant industry is all about the leadership because every company can be broken down to serving quality food and making the guests feel good about their experience. This is the premise for the whole industry and the differentiating factors are the managers and leaders of the company. The way this works is aligning the right person with the right company and not every person is right for every company. I got into this career as a recruiter because I believe that there is a great need of uniting the quality people with the companies that can move them forward to their career goals and staffing companies so that they can meet their growth plans.
As the restaurant industry continues to grow, the need for quality leaders will continue to grow as well. Running short-handed of key management personnel has short term advantages but creates long-term opportunities. An underperforming restaurant hurts the whole organization by not delivery on the message that was intended and lowers the overall opinion of the company. Struggling with staffing creates operational nightmares and corporate headaches. This is where we specialize and we spend the hours searching, interviewing and truly understanding the candidates to make this match.
Whether you are building your bench for future growth or upgrading current teams or filling much needed gaps, we can help in this process by funneling only qualified candidates to you for your review. This is the partnership we are looking to create with our 27 years of experience and the recruiting strength we bring as a company. Patrice and Associates is the premier Hospitality Recruiter in the Industry.
Work with us, and you get your own executive search team that understands the importance of goals, vision, needs, fit, and all the intangibles that go into a GREAT executive search match. Executives, gain exclusive access to top companies. Employers and search committees, experience our collaborative approach to discovering exactly the kind of person you’re seeking. That way, Patrice & Associates Pros can effectively identify, recruit and vet the right candidates.
We can’t wait to talk with you! Let our connections be your connections in your area and across North America. Job seekers, Patrice & Associates can find you your next great career move even if you want to move to another city or state.
Employers, let us find you your next great hire! Even if your search is for multiple positions, in multiple cities. One call to this local office and you’re on your way. All without the hassle of managing multiple recruiters or territory restrictions.
Why wait? Get the resources of our national network when you call your local office. We’re ready! Are you?
Duke Witte absolutely was amazing!
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to Duke Witte for his assistance in finding me a new job in the hospitality industry. I was disgruntled with my previous job, and I was feeling very discouraged about my prospects. I had been working in the restaurant industry for many years, and I had a lot of experience and skills, but I was having a hard time finding a better opportunity.
I was contacted via LinkedIn by Duke, and thank goodness I was. Mr. Witte was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the entire process. He took the time to understand my skills and experience, and worked tirelessly to find me a job that was a good fit.
Duke was also very honest and upfront with me about the job market. He didn't sugarcoat things, but also didn't give up on me. He kept me motivated and encouraged, and never gave up on finding me a job that I would love.
I am so grateful to Duke Witte and his team for their help. I am now happily employed, and I am so happy that I was able to find a job that I love. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a job in the restaurant industry. He is a true professional, and is dedicated to helping his clients find the perfect job!
Thank you again for everything!
Nick Grubbs
Working with Chris Bovio made job searching so much easier!
Not only was he available and involved in my search, but also knowledgeable regarding the position. Chris used his industry experience and recruiting network to find the best position for me and my skill set. My only regret is that my new job is so perfect for me that I won’t need to use Chris or Patrice & Associates later.Thanks,
Nick Guarino
Michael Greig was absolutely fantastic in every way!
He gave me options and suggestions & eventually found a great for me. Communication was easy and he went above & beyond. Also, he seems like an all around good dude. Thanks again Michael. Solid work out there. You’re hired :)
Nic Callahan
Bryan Curtis was fantastic to work with!
Bryan was very on top of things throughout my recruiting process to the engineering firm I accepted my position with. I responded to his LinkedIn posting and heard back from him within 24 hours. He continually spoke with me throughout the process checking in regularly and answering all my questions. Bryan was instrumental in helping me find a great job.
Thanks!
Austin
Frank Rondeau was a really big help!
When it came to helping me find my new job, he knocked it out of the park! He was very honest and thorough throughout the entire process. We had multiple conversations along the way and he always checked in after interviews. Frank was amazing to work with, and I'm super excited to start my new journey thanks to him.Many Thanks,
Chyanne
