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Hospitality Staffing vs Hospitality Recruiting: What Employers Need to Know

Hiring in the hospitality sector has never been more complex. Restaurants, hotels, resorts, casinos, stadiums, and tourism operations often need to fill roles quickly, sometimes dozens at a time, while still ensuring every hire supports their service excellence standards, company culture, and guest experience expectations. That’s where two commonly confused […]

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Why Hospitality Staffing Is Harder Than Ever (And How to Solve It)

Not long ago, staffing in hospitality felt demanding but manageable. You posted a role, called a few people, leaned on word of mouth, and usually had a shortlist before service was at risk. Now it can feel as if every schedule is built on sand: chronic vacancies, last‑minute call‑outs, burned‑out […]

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The Hospitality Recruitment Process Explained for Employers

If your restaurant, hotel, or service operation has ever lost a manager right before a busy season, you already know hospitality recruiting doesn’t behave like “normal” corporate recruiting. Your leaders are guest‑facing and schedule‑critical, so every vacancy hits service, morale, and revenue almost immediately. The employers struggling the most are […]

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Hotel Management Hiring Guide: From GM to Night Manager

Hotel management hiring plays a defining role in the success of any hotel, from independent boutique properties to large hotel chains. Unlike hourly hospitality staffing, hiring a hotel manager or general manager means selecting leaders who directly influence hotel operations, staff motivation, and the consistency of the guest experience across […]

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Restaurant Culinary Recruitment: Chefs, Pastry & BOH Leaders

Culinary recruitment is fundamentally different from hiring for most restaurant positions. Recruiting for positions like Executive Chef or Pastry Chef means selecting leaders who will influence menu development, food safety, kitchen culture, and long-term performance across the entire restaurant. These hires impact far more than daily service, as they shape […]

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Contingent vs Retained Search: Which Hospitality Recruiting Model Works Best?

Hiring in the hospitality industry has become more complex, more competitive, and more visible than ever before. From executive chefs and general managers to senior leaders overseeing operations and guest experience, hospitality organizations are under constant pressure to secure the right talent quickly, without compromising candidate quality, company culture, or […]

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Leadership Succession Planning in Hospitality: Recruitment Insights

Succession planning has moved from a “nice-to-have” initiative to a critical leadership priority across the hospitality industry. As organizations face increased employee turnover, accelerated growth, company restructuring, and evolving industry trends, the ability to ensure continuity in leadership roles has become essential to organizational stability and long-term performance. In hospitality, […]

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Hospitality Executive Leadership Recruitment: CEOs, COOs & Beyond

Executive leadership has always been crucial in the hospitality industry, but today’s environment has heightened its significance across every segment. The modern hospitality industry operates at the intersection of travel and tourism, technology, and service excellence. Executives are expected to lead through digital transformation, manage evolving customer expectations, and navigate […]

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Seasonal Surge Hiring in Hospitality: Complete Guide for Employers

Seasonal hiring has long been a staple of the hospitality industry, but today’s environment has heightened the stakes for employers across the U.S. hospitality landscape. From restaurants and food and beverage service establishments to boarding establishments, accommodation providers, and entertainment employers, seasonal hospitality employment now intersects with rising candidate demand, […]

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Patty Mayorca, dedicated and knowledgeable

Patty Mayorca worked tirelessly to get me into my current position.  She was able to tap into my best attributes and characteristics that maximized all of my potential.  She prepped me for the interviews, tailored my resume and we nailed the interview!    

Many thanks!

Glenn Hanbury

Patty Mayorca was quick and proficient!

Patty Mayorca was very diligent in working with me to find me multiple interviews a week. It didn’t take long before I landed this position I'm in now!  I'm so grateful for all of the hard work and dedication from Patty!

Much Gratitude! Brandon Harris

Patricia got me the interview within one day and a job offer with career growth in a week and a half.

It is my honor and pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Patrice & Associates' Executive Recruiter, Patrica Mayorca. I am so grateful for the way Patrica Mayorca  gave me the courage to dream again (even during a pandemic) and helped me put my career goals back on track and get my professional life back in order. When I came in contact with Patricia Mayorca, through a website connection; I wasn't seeking a new job; but was grateful to even have a job during this pandemic.  But, what a great chance meeting and opportunity; it was that Patricia shared with me.  Patricia was there to assist with my resume and find my best avenue to move forward with this opportunity. I am now excited about this next step in my career and have Patricia Mayorca entirely to thank.  Therefore, I recommend Patrice & Associates' Executive Recruiter, Patricia Mayorca wholeheartedly for anyone who is seeking help finding their own career path.                   Sincerely, Lauren Watkins
 

Patricia knew exactly what we were looking for in a candidate!

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!   Remzi Yilmaz

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