“Lifestyle dieters” want choices in where they eat which often makes it difficult for restaurants to recruit managers that understand that concept. Just when gluten-free has begun to be manageable for most QSRs to safely serve for both customers who must refrain from gluten, along with those who simply opt […]
As a recruitment agency we see all kinds of situations. It has been amazing to watch what people do on interviews. I had a candidate that was interviewing with Panera Bread who walked into the interview with a Starbucks coffee! There was a candidate who was finishing up chewing his […]
Throughout the years of recruiting, I’ve seen the “style” become more and more casual. When interviewing for a job you have make sure you “look” the part of the job you are applying for. It should go without saying that the interview is the first and only chance you’ll get […]
As a career coach for 30 years, I’ve heard all the stories from recruiters about people going on interviews. Recruitment is one thing, now you have the interview and there are many aspects to think about. Your body language can say a lot more about your feelings than you might […]
If you’ve been working in the hotel industry for a while, you’ll be looking to further your career at some point, and what better way than to make the step up to a five star hotel? Jose Ruiz, HR manager at The Berkeley Hotel, gives some ideas on what to expect when […]
You’ve seen the hotel, restaurant or catering job you want, you’ve sent off your resume and you’ve got a first interview. So, what are the mistakes you need to avoid to ensure you clear this hurdle and get a second one? Well, there’s a lot of advice out there, and you’ve probably heard the obvious ones […]
Recruitment Tips to maximize your job postings In today’s unemployment market, you need to use all avenues to find the best candidate. Using Patrice & Associates is a great idea as we want to be your staffing partner. Being your staffing partner also means we want to help you find […]
I want to share some thoughts that’s relevant to you as a hospitality industry shift worker who works works long, disjointed hours. Coping with shift work can be difficult. “Work to live, don’t live to work” “The easiest way to deal with working long hours was just to make it […]
How to Restore Your Work/Life Balance in Hospitality Profession Finding the right work-life balance is an important part of being happy at work. We all know how dedicated to your jobs you hospitality people are, but most of you know the tricks to maintaining equilibrium. Getting the balance right between work […]
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.
Eddie V. says that Matt DeWalt is a phenomenal person!
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.
Tammy J. says that Matt DeWalt was amazing to work with!
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.
Ortice R. says that Matt DeWalt was great!
Matt was very in-depth and efficient at putting everything together and helping me find an amazing career fast!
Daniel H.
Daniel H. says that Matthew DeWalt was very in depth and efficient!
“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!”