Employers, Job Seekers! Let’s get you to GREAT.
Your next GREAT top hire. Your next GREAT job.

Whether you’re looking to make a career move or hire a stand-out team member, why not work with a recruiting professional who puts you and your needs first? That’s Patrice & Associates, your recruiting specialists and go-to partner for growing your business, your brand and your career. Let us get you to GREAT!

You’ve found the Restaurant, Food Service, and Hospitality staffing and recruiting leader.

For decades Patrice & Associates has been helping employers find their GREAT hires, and job seekers make GREAT choices when it comes to career moves. No other company brings more people together than we do in these industries that have been our specialty for decades.

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When you know how to match GREAT people with GREAT opportunities, that skill translates into other industries too.

While countless positions get filled in our specialty industries, our recruiters place thousands more top performers in companies that span a variety of industries all across North America, including executive search.

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Our mission is simple.

Recruiting is not about money, it’s about helping people.

At the heart of serving you, these values are our guides.

No matter which one of our hundreds of Patrice & Associates locations across North America that you work with, you’ll find these values guide the work we do. Whether you’re looking to make a career move or add to your team, Patrice & Associates can be your partner and your ally. We think you’ll like how we work and the results you’ll achieve.

Respect

We will treat you
with the respect
you deserve.

Excellence

We only present
you with the best
job opportunities.

Service

We will be open,
honest, and provide the
highest level of service.

Teamwork

Together we will
find your next
career opportunity.

Job seekers:

You’ve got your very own career coach.

What if you could have someone who is an expert in your chosen industry, someone who has connections, lots of connections, working for you and guiding your next career move? Need to update your resume? Not sure what you want to do next? Let’s talk about it and then get busy. We have thousands of jobs available right now. One may be exactly what you’re searching for. We’ll help you decide because with Patrice & Associates, the GREAT coaching you need is available at no cost to you. Yes, FREE! you and your needs first?

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Employers:

You’ve got an industry-saavy partner

You need an industry expert who keeps tabs on all things staffing and recruiting day in and day out. Someone who knows the trends and has the ability to do the work you can’t. Like cold calls to competitors. Like finding the GREAT talent that fits your culture and your needs. And when it comes to executive search, a real pro who knows where to find that leader that can take your company to the next level. That’s Patrice & Associates.

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When you’re an expert at finding GREAT talent, you can spot it in any industry.

Sure, we’re specialists in Restaurant, Food Service, and Hospitality recruiting. And if you’re a job seeker, good news! We have lots of jobs available. If you’re an employer, great news for you too. You’ll find only top talent with us. That goes for all the industries we serve. People come to us because they count on our recruiters’ skills, talents, and instincts. No matter the industry, it’s our job to place the right person in the right position and we won’t rest until it’s done. Here are just a few of the industries we serve:

Hiring multiple people in multiple cities?

Not a problem! Just one call to your local Patrice & Associates recruiting office, and your search can extend across states, across regions, or across North America. You have one single point of contact, no more managing multiple recruiters. Territory restrictions? Not when you work with Patrice & Associates. Your single point of contact, your Patrice & Associates pro, can do it all.

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Patrice & Associates Leadership Team

Jason C. Miller
Jason C. Miller
CEO

George Wooten
VP Franchise Development

Brian Martin
Franchise Business Consultant, Award Winning Franchisee & Trainer

Michelle Bass

Michelle Bass
Franchise Development Coordinator

The Patrice & Associates Story

Founded decades ago, by industry pioneer Patrice Rice based on respect, excellence, service and teamwork, Patrice & Associates became the number one recruiter and staffing company management-level hospitality placement. Today Patrice continues to carry that banner, and thanks to unprecedented demand and a broad base of Patrice recruiting experts throughout North America, has expanded into other industries as well as executive search and executive placement providing even  greater opportunity for people like you to go for GREAT and get to GREAT. Expert help is a click away!

I just want to say that I am beyond pleased with my experience with Alex!!! She was AMAZING, she has been by my side this entire time!! Helping me, encouraging me, when I was doubting myself!!!! Honestly, I wish she was closer to me!!! I would absolutely LOVE to actually meet her!! Not only did she help me get the job, but I also felt like I gained a friend!!! She is a blessing to me! I honestly think, without her, I wouldn’t have actually gotten the job opportunity!! And I am super excited because I start orientation this coming Monday!!! I truly appreciate everything that Alex has helped me with!!! 

Regina E. 

Regina E. says that Alex Pomponio was truly a blessing!

Alexandra was honestly very helpful and courteous, beginning with the initial conversation all the way to me taking the new job.  She was very helpful, incredibly patient, and intuitive when it came to helping me decide.  She’s an asset to your company and hopefully you will keep her for a long time.

Alex P. said that Alex Pomponio was helpful, patient and intuitive

Alexandra was incredibly helpful in landing my role as an HR Employee Relations Manager. She took the time to understand not only my experience in human resources but also my specific strengths in employee relations, conflict resolution, and policy compliance, within the hospitality industry. She connected me with a company whose values aligned with my own and where my skills could truly make an impact. Throughout the process, Alex provided valuable insights into the organization’s culture, leadership expectations, and current employee relations landscape, which allowed me to prepare strategically for each interview. Her consistent communication and encouragement helped build my confidence and ultimately contributed to a successful outcome.

Alex was very supportive and professional. However, we were also able to align on a personal level as I had some challenges.  Nonetheless, she effortlessly listened and offered assistance which made this process even more efficient. 

Not only have I acquired the career of my dreams, but I’ve also gained a respectable peer in the HR/recruiting sector. I am forever grateful for my experience with Alexandra Pomponio, on behalf of Patrice and Associates. 

Tamara Young says that Alex Pomponio was supportive and professional

From the moment Alex reached out to me on a Sunday, having found me on LinkedIn for a role that was an absolutely perfect fit, I knew I was working with someone special. She was proactive, thoughtful, and impressively attuned to what I was looking for. I responded immediately, and from that point on, the experience only got better.

Alex’s level of professionalism is something rarely seen in today’s workplace. Her communication was detailed, thorough, and exceptionally responsive, often immediate. If she didn’t have an answer, she tracked it down and got back to me in record time. That kind of follow-through builds instant trust.

What truly set Alex apart was her energy and authenticity. She brought a positive yet realistic approach to every interaction and served as both a coach and a guide throughout the entire process. Her attention to detail was extraordinary, and her dedication never wavered.

I’ve worked with many internal and external recruiters during my job search, and I can say without hesitation that Alex is in a league of her own. While I was ultimately selected for the role she introduced me to, I have no doubt that had things gone differently, Alex would have continued to offer support and guidance through to the very end. She doesn’t disappear when the job is done, she shows up, again and again.

Working with Alex has also given me renewed faith in recruiters and the hiring process as a whole, something that’s become increasingly difficult to find in today’s landscape. The industry needs more professionals like Alex.

With much gratitude,

Scott T.

Providence, RI

Scott T. says that the recruiting space needs more professionals like Alex Pomponio!

Working with Alex on the recruiting process has been one of the best I’ve ever experienced. 

She was professional throughout the qualifying process, not only interested in finding the best candidate for her client, but making sure the position was a good fit for me as well. 

Once it was established that I could be a possible candidate, she made sure the interview process went smoothly. She also assisted with the preparation of the offer letter. 

Overall, I loved working with Alex, and if needed, I would trust she would find the best candidates for me and the company I work for. 

Olga S. loved working with Alex Pomponio!

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