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 […]
Read moreIf 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 […]
Read moreYou’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 […]
Read moreRecruitment 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 […]
Read moreI 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 […]
Read moreHow 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 […]
Read more3 recruitment marketing trends for 2019 In order for us to predict what our recruiting will change in 2019, we needed to first look at 2018. According to Glassdoor, 76% of hiring managers reported that attracting top talent was their greatest challenge in 2018. This finding comes as no surprise considering […]
Read moreThe global food service market is at a record high which mean fast casual restaurants will be fighting for a piece of the action and will need to set up their hospitality recruitment efforts to keep up with the demand. The battle to earn part of this additional revenue is […]
Read moreIn researching what might be restaurant “trendy” for 2019, I’ve taken research from several sources and have developed this list of hospitality predictions for this year and found much of it surprising. But a nice surprise! Levatine Cuisine – growing interest in Israeli cuisine has led to increased flavor innovations […]
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!”
