The Hospitality Industry is embracing what may be a permanent “new norm”. Extra sanitizing, gloves and masks are making for a safer experience as many guests prefer to dine-in. Carry out has been a interim solution but to me, even a great steak doesn’t taste the same in Styrofoam. Many […]
Read moreA study of Bank of America credit card spending since March emphasizes the widened gap between recovery for large restaurant chains and small businesses Joanna Fantozzi | Jul 10, 2020 National restaurant chains have largely recovered from the detrimental effects of plummeting consumer spending during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study […]
Read moreHospitality Icon Gordon Ramsay recently visited and restored 3 hospitality businesses in Historic Ellicott City, MD in a special edition of his show 24 Hours to Hell & Back: Save Our Town. Check out this article, written by Beth Haven and published at: https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/05/gordon-ramsay-ellicott-city-businesses/ Image credit goes to: Jeff Neira […]
Read moreServSafe, the nation’s leader in food safety training, today released ServSafe Reopening Guidance: COVID-19 Precautions, to help restaurant and foodservice employees learn best practices to employ during the coronavirus outbreak. The course provides best practices for employees of a restaurant preparing to reopen a dining room following a state shutdown. […]
Read moreIn today’s news: Along with its Q1 results, Domino’s Thursday offered a window into its Q2 performance so far, which provided some telling metrics. Firstly, the chain’s Q1 same-store sales climbed 1.6 percent, year-over-year, in the U.S., marking 36 consecutive quarters of positive gains. That was Domino’s lowest figure since […]
Read moreAs 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 […]
Read moreTo 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 […]
Read moreFrom 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 […]
Read moreAs 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 […]
Read moreErica B. says that Hez Butler was persistent, caring and his communication was unmatched!This was my first time ever working with a recruiting agency. I was always a little skeptical and didn’t know if I would ever be able to land a position of my liking through an agency. I’m glad that I did not ignore the emails or the phone calls from Hez!! He was able to find a position that not only suits me, but I can honestly see myself retiring from this position. Hez was persistent, not pushy, caring, not condescending, and his communication is unmatched. Please keep Hez on the team!! He is a huge asset to your company, especially since he was able to rope in a client such as myself. Lol. Huge kudos to Hez and the agency!!
Richard D. says that Hez Butler’s communication was top notch!I can’t say enough good things about Hezekiah Butler and the role he played in helping me secure my position.
From our very first conversation, Hezekiah was clear, responsive, and fully engaged in my success. He provided incredibly useful resources that guided me through every step of the interview process, and his communication throughout was top-notch.
What stood out most was his genuine interest in helping me find the right fit — he was supportive, proactive, and always just a message away.
Hezekiah was a key part of this achievement, and I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend him to anyone seeking a recruiter who’s truly in your corner.
Thank you!
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!”
