A fast food restaurant manager went to the extreme in training his staffers on how to handle a hold-up situation: his method scared paying customers and earned a serious reprimand from local police. A manager of a Sonic in St. Joseph, MO recently staged a lunchtime mugging, recruiting someone to […]
Read moreTim Jordan was a former Cracker Barrel General Manager who joined Patrice & Associates as a franchisee in Belle Vista, AR. Tim’s desire to help people find great career opportunities is evident by Hal’s testimonial below. This is Hal’s picture and testimonial he wrote for Tim. “ATTENTION….BUSINESS WORLD: Recently I […]
Read moreWhat are your thoughts? Do you think a gratuity should be part of the bill or be what the word actually says … a gratuity? If you’re frustrated by poor service at a restaurant, think twice before you decide to not tip. You may be in for a bit more […]
Read moreAbout 4 months ago I got in touch with a gentleman named Mike Alderman. He is the Jacksonville, FL franchisee with P&A. Over the phone he asked me a few general questions, getting to know me, both personally & professionally, and convinced that my resume needed no additional work he promised […]
Read moreThe sign of our times just keeps getting better with article after article talking about growth in the hospitality industry. Many concepts are merging to form a stronger organization which is a win for everyone, customers and restaurant employees alike. Steak n Shake Co. and Western Sizzlin Corp. said Friday […]
Read moreMost recently, Burger King entered the $1 burger battle with news that it would roll out a $1 double cheeseburger to all U.S. locations on Oct. 19. A few days later, Jack in the Box unveiled its new Bonus Jack Combo Meal, which features a double-patty cheeseburger along with a […]
Read moreIt is often a challenge for people with food allergies to enjoy eating in restaurants. Whether is it a “quick bite” for lunch or a romantic evening, your experience can be ruined if you have food allergies and are not provided such information from the restaurant. For example, if you […]
Read moreEveryone likes the feeling of being wanted. Show enthusiasm! Don’t appear to be what we in the business call a “shopper” or a “tire kicker”. The “What can you do for me?” approach to interviewing, even in this full-employment economy, gets you a quick exit to the front door. (Sometimes […]
Read moreCheck the Job Openings on our website for a complete listing of the 237 newest positions that became available this week. Casual dining restaurant manager needed in Palm Bay FL for large local concept. Major national corporate chains needs senior level casual dining restaurant managers in Indianapolis, In; Taunton and […]
Read moreEdward A J. says his experience with Heidi Lewis Ivey was amazing!My experience with Patrice & associates was amazing before I worked with Heidi Lewis Ivey and your firm I was getting the runaround from other recruiters. Ms. Ivey was very thorough and very detailed. She was always available for any questions I had. She really went above and beyond to help coordinate and connect me with the right brand that fits my career. With her help I was able to land my General Manager position with a very high-end company. She really was amazing to work with, and I would recommend Patrice and Associates to all my colleagues in the industry.
Thank you again. Sincerely Edward A J.
Remzi Yilmaz“Patricia’s approach to searching for candidates allows her to find top notch prospects each and every time. She has the ability to know exactly what qualifications we are looking for when a vacancy becomes available. I appreciate Patricia’s enthusiasm, tailored approach, consistent communication and follow up when recruiting for our company. She is truly a wonderful partner!”
