Today is International Women’s Day. A day celebrated globally on March 8th where women are recognized and celebrated in cultural, economic, political, and social achievements. Today marks the call to action for women’s rights and equity in the workplace. The first International Women’s Day occurred in 1911 over a century […]
Read moreBy now, we have all heard of the Great Resignation. This movement has spanned all age groups from Millennials, Gen X, to Baby Boomers. During the pandemic we saw a significant surge of Baby Boomers retiring. It was a stark reality that crazy things happen and maybe it’s time to […]
Read moreOn this President’s Day, we are sitting here reflecting on what a tumultuous two years our country has gone through. This pandemic has put a strain on everyone professionally, financially, and mentally. That being said, we are moving into 2022 seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Patrice […]
Read moreIn the spirit of love and community today is the day to talk about giving back. When you look at the definition of “give back” in the dictionary it states, to provide help or financial assistance to others in appreciation of one’s own success or good fortune. This is exactly […]
Read moreThe First Virtual Training of 2022! The time has come to wrap up another great virtual training session for Patrice & Associates. We brought on five amazing franchisees ready to dive into the surging hospitality industry. Our two-week session is a jam-packed mixture of classroom learning, breakout sessions, […]
Read more2020 was a year to remember, or forget. We all know hospitality was one of the hardest hit industries. The restaurants that survived had to “pivot” to stay afloat. Carry out, curbside pick up, and delivery all became the “norm”. Restaurants and Patrice & Associates pivoted together. The pandemic is […]
Read moreWe are seeing more and more companies expanding and need managers. Our hospitality recruitment services are in high demand as we have over 1,000 jobs. The demand for managers will be increasing as restaurants are moving to digital drive-thru windows. Pizza Hut is launching a digital pickup window at 1,500 […]
Read moreAs the owner of Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruitment, I use my own business as a yardstick measuring the health of the hospitality industry. In 2020, our clients were being forced to close, job seekers weren’t looking for jobs as they were on unemployment – and there were no jobs […]
Read moreAuthored by Chuck Helden, Franchisee The other day I came upon a LinkedIn post, written by a recruiter from another firm within my own industry. This recruiter wrote that her client embarrassed her because of their unresponsiveness to the application of one of her candidates. She told the candidate of this client’s […]
Read moreEddie V. says that Matt DeWalt is a phenomenal person!I just want to Express my gratitude to Matt. He’s a phenomenal person and greatly helped me land the job. He helped me with my resume. He kept in constant communication with me and gave me advice knowing that I had 2 other offers coming. All he wanted was the best for me. I did choose IHOP, a company I worked for before. He is an asset to your company, and I thank him and you for that thank you.
Eddie V.
Tammy J. says that Matt DeWalt was amazing to work with!Matt DeWalt was amazing to work with. First, he rewrote my resume, then he called frequently to check in on me and gave me updates during the entire process. When I had to cancel my first interview due to family issues, he showed empathy and genuinely cared about my well-being. I honestly believe I would not have gotten this job without him! Thank You, Matt!!
Tammy J.
Ortice R. says that Matt DeWalt was great!Matt was great. He took the time needed to ensure the resume was suitable for submission. Matt called when he said he would. Matt answered every call in a timely manner even when he was out of town.
Matt was personable, he was down to earth and honest. Matt was open to new information. He will deal with you fairly no matter where you are in your career I definitely will deal with Matt in the future.
Daniel H. says that Matthew DeWalt was very in depth and efficient!Matt was very in-depth and efficient at putting everything together and helping me find an amazing career fast!Daniel H.
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!”
