In dozens of states, Gary couldn’t light up before tucking into his meat-lover’s pizza, as he did at this Restaurant & Bar this week. But in North Carolina, the nation’s leading tobacco producer, limits on indoor smoking have lagged behind those in much of the country. That changes Saturday, when smoking […]
A fast food restaurant manager went to the extreme in training his staffers on how to handle a hold-up situation: his method scared paying customers and earned a serious reprimand from local police. A manager of a Sonic in St. Joseph, MO recently staged a lunchtime mugging, recruiting someone to […]
Tim Jordan was a former Cracker Barrel General Manager who joined Patrice & Associates as a franchisee in Belle Vista, AR. Tim’s desire to help people find great career opportunities is evident by Hal’s testimonial below. This is Hal’s picture and testimonial he wrote for Tim. “ATTENTION….BUSINESS WORLD: Recently I […]
What are your thoughts? Do you think a gratuity should be part of the bill or be what the word actually says … a gratuity? If you’re frustrated by poor service at a restaurant, think twice before you decide to not tip. You may be in for a bit more […]
About 4 months ago I got in touch with a gentleman named Mike Alderman. He is the Jacksonville, FL franchisee with P&A. Over the phone he asked me a few general questions, getting to know me, both personally & professionally, and convinced that my resume needed no additional work he promised […]
The sign of our times just keeps getting better with article after article talking about growth in the hospitality industry. Many concepts are merging to form a stronger organization which is a win for everyone, customers and restaurant employees alike. Steak n Shake Co. and Western Sizzlin Corp. said Friday […]
Most recently, Burger King entered the $1 burger battle with news that it would roll out a $1 double cheeseburger to all U.S. locations on Oct. 19. A few days later, Jack in the Box unveiled its new Bonus Jack Combo Meal, which features a double-patty cheeseburger along with a […]
It is often a challenge for people with food allergies to enjoy eating in restaurants. Whether is it a “quick bite” for lunch or a romantic evening, your experience can be ruined if you have food allergies and are not provided such information from the restaurant. For example, if you […]
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 […]
Thanks to Colleen Casey of Patrice and Associates, I will be starting a new, more rewarding chapter in my life! Because of Colleen’s deep dedication and hard work, accomplishing this could not have been any easier. Thank you for all that you have done!
Thanks,
Justin Whitcomb
Colleen Casey went above and beyond.
Colleen Casey of Patrice & Associates helped me obtain a Payroll position. She helped build my confidence and mentored me through the interview process. In my past career searches I have worked with other career agencies and never experienced the service I received working with Colleen. She became my mentor with building up my confidence and how to go about interviewing for the company I have accepted my current position. I would recommend the company, but would definitely tell anyone to contact Colleen if they are looking for a new position in the future.