As cities went quiet, the chefs who could began converting their establishments from dine-in to takeout. A week ago, I started looking for ways restaurant tech was coming to the rescue and found surprisingly little. Delivery service Grubhub announced $100 million in fee deferment to specific restaurants, an offer that […]
To help keep you and your employees safe, ServSafe is offering the online Food Handler, COVID-19 Takeout and COVID-19 Delivery courses, for free at ServSafe.com now through April 30. Take advantage of this offer to get the essential training every restaurant and foodservice worker needs to keep diners and themselves […]
From the Desk of Patrice Rice, CEO and Founder Patrice & Associates Recruiting Specialists: We recognize that these are difficult times. At Patrice & Associates we believe that we must be staffing partners to our clients in good times and when the world events test our resolve. As you continue […]
As off-premises sales explode, operators make sure their food arrives in premium condition. Delivery is more important than ever, and operators are working to win their share of this lucrative segment. According to a recent survey from the National Restaurant Association, approximately 60% of restaurant occasions are now off-premise across […]
Personality should never be the sole consideration when it comes to executive search, but certain personality traits tend to thrive more than others when it comes to C-suite positions. Here are some of the top traits executive search teams should look for when considering top executive candidates. Professionalism Executives must […]
The summer between fourth and fifth grades, Andy Andrews writes in his new book The Bottom of the Pool, he and his friends spent most of their time at a local pool, where they invented a game called Dolphin. The object: To see who could propel himself highest above the surface, […]
Not every hotel can rely on cruise ship basics to boost their customers’ experiences. However, there’s definitely something to improve at every hotel – what can you do better? Perhaps studying a cruise ship can help you. It’s true — a cruise ship is much different than a hotel. The […]
Sure, technology can help heat up your metrics, but only talent can sell your brand like hot cakes. In the ever-shifting market, talent spells the difference between sales organizations that are well-positioned to win the future and those that struggle just to survive the challenges of the present. As customer […]
When I started my business I went through lots of sales reps/recruiters before almost giving up on the sales rep idea. The more business owners I spoke to, the more I heard the same challenge, “There are just no good sales guys out there”. Thankfully, I learned some lessons along […]
Working with Tony Bucklen has been a great experience for both myself and my career. I had been looking for a Senior BSA position when I got a message from Tony on LinkedIn. He had viewed my profile and reviewed my work experience and told me about a position he was looking to fill that he thought I’d be a great candidate for. I have worked with other recruiters before, but I never received the support and attention that Tony provided to me. He was exceptional at maintaining contact with me through the whole process, from preparing me for the interview all the way to my getting hired, and still checking in with me after. Throughout this whole process, Tony provided me invaluable tips and insight and helped me improve my resume, which really helped me navigate a successful job interview. During the hiring process, I came down with a major health issue that resulted in my needing to have emergency surgery. Tony went out of his way to alleviate my concerns and worked with my new employer to get my starting date pushed back two weeks due to the operation and needing time to recuperate. He checked in with me every few days to see how I was healing and continued to support me, which really meant a lot. I have worked with recruiters before, but have never had as great an experience as I did with Tony. He is outgoing, optimistic and truly cares about the people he works with and making sure he gets them into the right job. I can’t thank Tony enough for all his help and support. He went above and beyond for me, and I am so grateful for his assistance.
Many Thanks!
Andrew
Thank you Tony for your partnership!
Tony Bucklen has been a great partner throughout the recruiting process. He first scheduled a phone meeting where he asked me about what I was looking for in a job and he also shared with me a great position that I would be a top candidate for. He was able to answer all of my questions regarding the company and the position. He did a great job at communicating throughout the process, even though the company was taking longer to stay in contact with me, he still made sure to check in with me and give me updates. Tony coached me and gave me tips to prepare for interviews. He was also able to advocate for me when I was offered the position. Even after I was hired Tony checked in with me on my first day and of my new job. I am going on week 2 at my new job, and I love the company! Tony made the process seamless and less stressful for us job seekers.
-Adriana Lopez
I value Tony today, not only as a recruiter, but an instrumental coach and mentor.
Tony Bucklen reached out to me a few months ago. His professional demeanor, thoughtful questions and genuine interest into my goals and desires in my career were evident upon his initial contact.
Tony was most helpful through the whole process of applying for a position with one of his clients. His experience in the industry was key to trusting him in the process. His reputation proceeded him as VP’s from the company were interested in interviewing candidates he felt confident sending to interview.
Tony was very friendly, supportive, motivating and highly professional during our collaboration. I have gained very valuable information and had such a positive experience throughout the process. I appreciate his quick response, efficiency and prompt follow up after every interview. I value Tony today not only as a recruiter but an instrumental coach and mentor.
I would highly recommend Tony as a recruiter and his approach for fully preparing any candidate for initial contact, interviewing, resume updates, and coaching you during the entire process. Tony is not just a professional linking candidate to opportunity, his genuine approach to becoming a coach and mentor in your career creates confidence in both client and candidate.
Thank you,
Isabel Beckett-Smith
I value Tony today, not only as a recruiter, but an instrumental coach and mentor!