Patrice & Associates is a leading executive search firm and hospitality staffing agency serving the Cleveland market and surrounding metro region. With more than 35+ years of brand authority, we specialize in executive recruiting, hospitality executive search, and high-impact hospitality recruitment services for hotels, restaurants, resorts, casinos, event venues, and multi-unit hospitality businesses.
As one of the best hospitality recruitment agencies in the country, our team delivers strategic hospitality staffing services that connect employers with top-tier hospitality talent. Whether you’re seeking C-suite leadership, restaurant management, hotel staffing, or specialized industry professionals, our executive recruiters ensure every hire is a strong cultural and operational fit.
Our mission is simple: help companies hire the best team while helping job seekers join organizations where they can grow, lead, and make a difference.
We believe and specialize in finding the perfect fit to deliver rewarding careers and grow great brands.
With over 130 franchise business owners and over 275 recruiters, our team can tailor recruiting searches to fit your specific needs in the U.S. and Canada.
The combined ability to helping both a client and a candidate in the recruiting industry has always been something that has been attractive to us. Joining Patrice & Associates is an opportunity we have waited for – one that allows us to use our combined business backgrounds in sales and customer satisfaction, to optimize the benefit we can provide for both clients and candidates.
Chuck has been a sales professional for over 30 years, in leadership positions from department management to Vice President of Sales. He has a solid working knowledge of various industries and with different sizes of companies; ranging from family owned to Fortune 500 conglomerates.
Achieving high levels of success in sales growth, building/developing sales teams, writing strategic plans and coaching were just some of his accomplishments over the years. Most important were his contributions in turning around poor, or non-existing sales cultures and practices. He energized his teams with strategic approaches to solving problems, working together, and exceeding expectations.
Chuck was often forced to make the tough decision to replace existing personnel with better-fitting employees. He thoroughly understands the hiring process of seeking the right candidate for the right position. He has worked extensively with executive recruiters for many years and understands what it takes to identify the proper person for the job. The best recruiters understand a basic rule of sales – its about providing value in such a way that the client sees you as a necessary extension of his/her business.
Sharon has been a partner in a successful consulting business for over three years, specializing in Customer Satisfaction programs. Prior to that she worked for a global corporation for over 24 years and was instrumental in the development of their subsidiaries. Eventually working to design, implement and manage their global customer experience process.
Sharon understands the importance of building relationships and how vital they are in maintaining customers. Her experience in helping clients develop Customer Satisfaction programs has enabled them to fully understand their customers’ needs and how to better to serve them. Fundamental to her success has been the ability to understand the clients’ requirements by listening carefully. These projects are successful because they provide clients with clear, actionable data from customer feedback. Clients then have the ability to make strategic, data driven decisions. Ultimately clients understand their customers’ expectations on a proactive basis, which develop loyal customers, strengthening their business and differentiating them from their competition.
Our executive recruiting practice focuses on identifying transformative leadership for hospitality and adjacent industries. As one of the most respected hospitality executive search firms, we support confidential searches for:
As trusted restaurant recruiters and one of the leading restaurant recruitment agencies, we specialize in placing high-performing leaders who understand food service operations, beverage programs, cost control, and guest experience.
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Our team includes experienced hotel recruiters who specialize in full-scale hotel staffing and executive leadership recruitment for luxury properties, boutique hotels, casinos, and resort destinations.
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We are nationally recognized among hospitality executive search firms for placing senior leaders across the hospitality industry. Our executive recruiting process is confidential, strategic, and tailored to the specific needs of each client.
From hotels and restaurants to event venues and casinos, we identify leaders who drive guest satisfaction, manage large teams, and deliver measurable business results.
Our executive search firm also specializes in financial leadership recruiting, including:
We recruit high-performing:
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Beyond hospitality, our executive recruiters specialize in placing talent across:
We support hospitality professionals at every stage of their career.
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Whether you’re seeking luxury hospitality jobs, executive leadership roles, or operational management positions, our team works to match your skills and goals with the right company.
Connect with Patrice & Associates of Cleveland, Ohio, a leading executive search firm and hospitality staffing agency serving the local hospitality industry. We partner with hotels, restaurants, resorts, and multi-unit operators to deliver strategic executive recruiting and hospitality recruitment solutions that strengthen leadership teams and drive business performance.
Contact Chuck Heldon at our Cleveland office today to request talent or schedule a consultation with a dedicated executive recruiter. (216) 342-5841
We combine national reach with local expertise, specializing in executive recruiting and hospitality executive search for hotels, restaurants, and hospitality businesses.
Yes. We are a full-service hospitality staffing agency supporting hotel staffing, restaurant recruiters, and executive placements.
Our confidential search process, national recruiter network, and long-term placement focus distinguish us from other hospitality staffing agencies.
Yes. We support job seekers with resume coaching, confidential introductions, and access to hospitality job opportunities not publicly posted.
We recruit executive leadership, hospitality management recruiters, restaurant executive search roles, hotel recruiters, finance, marketing, and specialized industry professionals.
Search timelines vary depending on complexity, but our dedicated recruiters work efficiently to match qualified candidates quickly.
While hospitality recruitment is a core focus, we also specialize in finance, marketing, technology, construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, and governance leadership recruitment.
You can contact our office directly, submit a request online, or speak with a recruiter to begin the hiring process.
Located in the heart of Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Ohio is a vibrant business hub known for its thriving hospitality, restaurant, and service industries. As one of the Midwest’s most dynamic metro markets, Cleveland offers a diverse mix of nationally recognized restaurant brands, boutique hospitality groups, and expanding service-based businesses across neighborhoods like Beachwood, Shaker Heights, Independence, and Downtown Cleveland. At Patrice & Associates Cleveland, we specialize in connecting top employers with experienced professionals in hospitality management, restaurant leadership, executive search, and operations roles throughout Northeast Ohio. Whether companies are expanding their teams or professionals are seeking their next career opportunity, our Cleveland recruiting team leverages deep local market knowledge and a nationwide network to deliver high-quality placements that support long-term success for businesses and candidates across the Greater Cleveland region.
Work with us, and you get your own executive search team that understands the importance of goals, vision, needs, fit, and all the intangibles that go into a GREAT executive search match. Executives, gain exclusive access to top companies. Employers and search committees, experience our collaborative approach to discovering exactly the kind of person you’re seeking. That way, Patrice & Associates Pros can effectively identify, recruit and vet the right candidates.
We can’t wait to talk with you! Let our connections be your connections in your area and across North America. Job seekers, Patrice & Associates can find you your next great career move even if you want to move to another city or state.
Employers, let us find you your next great hire! Even if your search is for multiple positions, in multiple cities. One call to this local office and you’re on your way. All without the hassle of managing multiple recruiters or territory restrictions.
Why wait? Get the resources of our national network when you call your local office. We’re ready! Are you?
Laura T. says that Chuck Helden went about and beyond!Working with Chuck Helden was an absolute game-changer in my career. From the day he reached out to me, he took the time to truly understand my goals, skills, and what I was looking for in my next role. His insight into the industry, personalized guidance, and constant support throughout the process were unmatched.
Thanks to his efforts, I landed my dream job, a role that not only aligns perfectly with my aspirations but also challenges and excites me every day. Chuck went above and beyond, advocating for me at every step and ensuring I was fully prepared for interviews and negotiations.
I can’t thank him enough for his dedication, professionalism, and belief in my potential. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your career success, I wholeheartedly recommend Chuck Helden.
Thank you, Laura T.
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!”
