Employers, Job Seekers! Let’s get you to GREAT.
Your next GREAT top hire. Your next GREAT job.

Whether you’re looking to make a career move or hire a stand-out team member, why not work with a recruiting professional who puts you and your needs first? That’s Patrice & Associates, your recruiting specialists and go-to partner for growing your business, your brand and your career. Let us get you to GREAT!

You’ve found the Restaurant, Food Service, and Hospitality staffing and recruiting leader.

For decades Patrice & Associates has been helping employers find their GREAT hires, and job seekers make GREAT choices when it comes to career moves. No other company brings more people together than we do in these industries that have been our specialty for decades.

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When you know how to match GREAT people with GREAT opportunities, that skill translates into other industries too.

While countless positions get filled in our specialty industries, our recruiters place thousands more top performers in companies that span a variety of industries all across North America, including executive search.

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Our mission is simple.

Recruiting is not about money, it’s about helping people.

At the heart of serving you, these values are our guides.

No matter which one of our hundreds of Patrice & Associates locations across North America that you work with, you’ll find these values guide the work we do. Whether you’re looking to make a career move or add to your team, Patrice & Associates can be your partner and your ally. We think you’ll like how we work and the results you’ll achieve.

Respect

We will treat you
with the respect
you deserve.

Excellence

We only present
you with the best
job opportunities.

Service

We will be open,
honest, and provide the
highest level of service.

Teamwork

Together we will
find your next
career opportunity.

Job seekers:

You’ve got your very own career coach.

What if you could have someone who is an expert in your chosen industry, someone who has connections, lots of connections, working for you and guiding your next career move? Need to update your resume? Not sure what you want to do next? Let’s talk about it and then get busy. We have thousands of jobs available right now. One may be exactly what you’re searching for. We’ll help you decide because with Patrice & Associates, the GREAT coaching you need is available at no cost to you. Yes, FREE! you and your needs first?

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Employers:

You’ve got an industry-saavy partner

You need an industry expert who keeps tabs on all things staffing and recruiting day in and day out. Someone who knows the trends and has the ability to do the work you can’t. Like cold calls to competitors. Like finding the GREAT talent that fits your culture and your needs. And when it comes to executive search, a real pro who knows where to find that leader that can take your company to the next level. That’s Patrice & Associates.

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When you’re an expert at finding GREAT talent, you can spot it in any industry.

Sure, we’re specialists in Restaurant, Food Service, and Hospitality recruiting. And if you’re a job seeker, good news! We have lots of jobs available. If you’re an employer, great news for you too. You’ll find only top talent with us. That goes for all the industries we serve. People come to us because they count on our recruiters’ skills, talents, and instincts. No matter the industry, it’s our job to place the right person in the right position and we won’t rest until it’s done. Here are just a few of the industries we serve:

Hiring multiple people in multiple cities?

Not a problem! Just one call to your local Patrice & Associates recruiting office, and your search can extend across states, across regions, or across North America. You have one single point of contact, no more managing multiple recruiters. Territory restrictions? Not when you work with Patrice & Associates. Your single point of contact, your Patrice & Associates pro, can do it all.

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Patrice & Associates Leadership Team

Brian K. Miller

Brian K. Miller
CEO

Jason C. Miller

Jason C. Miller
VP Franchise Development

George Wooten
Director of Franchise Operations, Award Winning Regional Developer and Lead Trainer

Brian Martin
Franchise Business Consultant, Award Winning Franchisee & Trainer

The Patrice & Associates Story

Founded decades ago, by industry pioneer Patrice Rice based on respect, excellence, service and teamwork, Patrice & Associates became the number one recruiter and staffing company management-level hospitality placement. Today Patrice continues to carry that banner, and thanks to unprecedented demand and a broad base of Patrice recruiting experts throughout North America, has expanded into other industries as well as executive search and executive placement providing even  greater opportunity for people like you to go for GREAT and get to GREAT. Expert help is a click away!

I can't thank Karl Busch enough!

I recently relocated to South Carolina from New York.  At first I tried the usual big company name job search engines, I even reached out to a couple of recruiters but, Karl Busch at Patrice and Associates was the guy who got it done!  His guidance and advice along the way was invaluable.  I was able to secure an Executive Chef position at a high profile restaurant thanks to him.          

Thank you!

Steven D.

Karl Busch not only knew the steps I was going to take, but he also helped me map out my future with these prospective companies.

In conversations with other professionals in the food and beverage industry, one thing is always certain to come up. The Struggle in finding good staff or better employment, especially during these trying times with the ever-consuming effects of COVID-19. I, admittedly have had countless conversations regarding the lack of talent or help in my kitchens. Recently I had found myself the opportunity to relocate my family to South Carolina. With this new adventure came the burden of finding new employment. Not just any employment, I needed a better and stable career to help support my family in a new environment and new unforetold challenges. Needless to say, this struggle during a normal time would have been hard enough as is, yet now with the pandemic, felt even more challenging. How do I start engaging conversation or even relatable table talk with companies I have no background with?

 Patrice & Associates not only opened the doors to start conversations with new companies, but they also helped me with bios on my interviewers! What an amazing tool to have at my disposal. Finally, access to information to help me personally relate to my interviewers.  Karl Bush, a recruiter for Patrice & Associates, was hands down the most professional advisor I’ve come across in my 18 years in industry. His dedication to my needs and ability to help me relate to my interviewers gave me the encouragement and support I needed to pursue my new career. Not only does this company have deep ties in the region I was looking into, but they also have a deep understanding of me, as a candidate. Karl spent much time talking and getting to know me, my family, and what exactly I needed to be and feel successful in my next employment venture. These weren’t simple “how much money do you need” talks. I mean what systems do you need in place to work comfortably, are benefits a big priority, travel time, Childcare, team size, event status, and yes even the overall flow of the environment I was stepping into.  Even now as I start my new career, he still calls up every now and again to make sure my life with the new company is going well and strong. If you have had trouble finding a good place of employment, or maybe just need a change in your life, I highly recommend Patrice & Associates, and even more so, Karl Bush. You’ll be in the best hands and on the right track to finding that perfect place for you!             Best Of Luck ~Antonio Inzillo

Hospitality Recruiters are There for You!

Back at the end of March my wife and I turned our restaurant over to our daughter and son in-law to run, with the idea we would retire. We took a couple of trips and got somethings done around the house.  By the first of July I knew the retirement life was not for me. I started filling out some applications online and just a couple days later I revived a call from Karl Busch, with Patrice & Associates, he let me know he had a position open in the area. Karl knew all my back ground was in full service restaurants and he ask if this was something I would be interested in, I let him know that I love the restaurant business and doing something different in the business is just what I needed. Karl made the phone calls and got met the interview, he really went to bat for me. After a couple weeks I am now training and really enjoying the job and the people. Karl still checks on me to see how things are going. I don’t think of Karl Busch as a job recruiter but as a friend. Thank you Karl and Patrice & Associates for believing in me, Dave Grant     #1 Hospitality Management Recruitment Agency

Hospitality Recruiter Can Help You Find a Job!

Karl was the best asset in securing my new position. He was there coaching and teaching me every step of the way. I have been working in the food industry for 20+ years and this is the first time I have used a recruiter. I have been on both ends of the hiring process and Karl has helped to know what people are looking for and what I should be looking for when hiring new employees. I look forward to meeting Karl and shaking his hand. If needed I would seek Karl out again!         Mahmoud Elkhyati         Need help with your resume – Have a Recruitment Specialist help you for FREE      

Let me just say, Thank you Karl. You have been the best recruiter I have ever worked with by far. I was completely impressed with your professionalism, you took the time to get to know me and my work history. After recent experiences with other recruiters you made me feel like a candidate that is capable of my skills and knowledge within my field.

I would suggest Karl to any of my colleagues looking to move on to bigger and better positions.

Laurie Estes
You have been the best recruiter I have ever worked with!

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