More Consumers Plan to Increase Restaurant Spending

Despite another jump in the national unemployment rate and conflicting economic indicators released last month, a new survey shows that consumers’ plans to spend at restaurants are only improving as confidence in the economy grows.   Looking out over the next 90 days, 16 percent of respondents said they planned to […]

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NRA Operator Survey Paints Optimistic Picture

This is great news for everyone and it’s the kind of article we are seeing more and more. I think it’s a tribute to entrepreneurs and restaurant managers in all concepts. From innovative menu restructuring to creative customer development restauranteurs have weathered the storm and have reason to celebrate. Read entire […]

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NYC Restaurant Chains Post Calorie Info

Just when restaurants are starting to recover from the economy they have to post the calorie count on all items on their menu. A TGIF appetizer with 3330 calories! Frankly I’m tired of the government thinking they have to “take care of us”.  We can’t decide for ourselves if we […]

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Hardees Adds Fried Bologna Biscuit

Tapping into Southern traditions, Hardee’s restaurants on Monday introduced a Fried Bologna Biscuit at participating locations. The new item features a thick-cut slice of grilled Oscar Mayer bologna topped with American cheese and a folded egg served on Hardee’s signature biscuits. The price is a recommended $1.89, but it is […]

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KFC Confirms Test of Meaty Double Down

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 24, 2009) Sister chain Taco Bell may use the tag line “Think outside the bun,” but KFC actually is putting that philosophy into practice with the test of a new product: the Double Down. The “sandwich” replaces bread with two Original Recipe fried-chicken fillets that enclose bacon, Swiss […]

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World’s First Underwater Restaurant

This restaurant has just moved to the top of my “bucket list”! World’s first ever undersea restaurant called Ithaa was opened at the Maldives Hilton Resort & Spa. Dine 5 metres below sea level at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s unique underwater restaurant. Marvel at 360� views of reef and marine life, […]

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Casual Dining Shows Signs of a Turnaround

 Joe’s Crab Shack  plans to open several new stores in the coming months, breaking ranks with many other operators in the beleaguered casual-dining segment. “We are very optimistic,” said Kevin Cottingim, senior vice president of human resources for the 113-unit, Houston-based chain. “We had a pretty good year compared to the […]

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Jillian always had my best interests in mind!

It was a pleasure working with Jillian on finding my next career opportunity.   Once she reviewed my experience, and spoke with me regarding what I was looking for in my next workplace, she presented me opportunities catered to my preferences, and strong desire to join a team with great company culture. She delivered! Jillian proved to be a great advocate for my personal brand, and was always available with professional opinions and keen insights. She always had my best interests in mind, and made sure any opportunity presented would be positive for both employee and employer. Mahalo, Doug Pocius  

Jillian's hard work made this opportunity possible for me!

Jillian did an excellent job assisting me on my job search. She was very professional, helpful and punctual. I am very thankful for her assistance and the timelessness of work that she has done to help me to start a new job and my career. I highly recommend Jillian Parker and Patrice & Associates recruitment firm for their outstanding service. I also want to thank Jillian for all her efforts and hard work to make this opportunity possible. Greatly appreciated !! Sincerely, Walter Wong

Hospitality Recruitment agency – your friend

Marcel was a wonderful help in this process. He reached out to me with impeccable timing on my side and guided me through what is usually an arduous task of looking and searching for the next step. Thanks to Marcel, I didn't have that anxiety that usually comes with looking for a new job. He provided me with all the help I needed and guided me along the way with advice about the company as well as how best to present myself. Never once did I feel pressured or uneasy. Marcel was truly helpful and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him. Mahalo, Samantha
"I'm grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him."
Working with Jillian and Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruitment was an amazing experience.  First of all, the work Jillian did on my resume before presenting me to the client was outstanding.  I really feel that it presented me in the best light for the client (and it worked because I got the job!).  I’ve worked with a lot of recruiting firms before and the level of service provided by Jillian was far and above the rest of the industry.  Jillian was always available to talk any time of the day and really made me feel like she wasn’t just concerned with placing a candidate - she also cared about my happiness and well-being throughout the process. Dennis Brown
My recruiter cared about my happiness throughout the process.
“I want to thank Jillian Parker for reaching out to me with this amazing opportunity. I honestly think this was a perfect fit. I’ll be passing her info on to anyone who is looking for a management position. When Jillian reached out to me for a new manager position, it was like the window of opportunity flew open with hurricane force. I explained to her that I was being very picky about my next career move. She put me at ease, she put all the cards on the table, had immediate answers for my questions, and even did more research to help me make a decision. She knocked out any obstacles before the came and even gave me interview tips for every step. Her communication was impeccable and her guidance was even more so. Jillian made sure that I was taken care of monetarily by getting a nice increase with the transition. After two weeks at my new job I realize that this was a perfect fit and I owe it all to her. I want to thank her again for all that she’s done and I couldn’t be happier with my new career.” - Tanner Lahmers
This was a perfect fit and I owe it all to Jillian in the Honolulu office!

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