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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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Resort & Destination Staffing for Casinos, Cruise Lines & Theme Parks

Resort and destination staffing is unlike standard hospitality staffing. Casinos, cruise lines, theme parks, and luxury hotels operate as mini-cities where front desk, guest services, reservations, maintenance, security, food and beverage, entertainment, and retail all converge under seasonality, high guest density, and strict safety and regulatory oversight. Managing staffing levels […]

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Event Venue Staffing : Stadium, Catering & Conference Centers Recruitment Guide

Event venue staffing has become one of the most dynamic and challenging areas within the modern hospitality and event management landscape. From corporate conferences at McCormick Place in Chicago to product launches in Los Angeles or luxury galas at The Plaza in New York City, success depends on the precision […]

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Gratitude, Pride, and Commitment: Why Hospitality Brands Choose Patrice & Associates

At Patrice & Associates, we understand that in the hospitality industry, success is built on relationships, trust, and exceptional service. That’s why we are especially grateful to the clients who choose us as their partner. Your confidence fuels our passion to deliver outstanding results, and we take pride in every […]

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Hotel Recruitment Guide: Luxury, Upscale, Midscale & Economy

Effective hotel recruitment is one of the defining factors of success in the hospitality industry. From five-star resorts and luxury properties to midscale and economy hotels, strong hotel staffing ensures seamless guest services, operational excellence, and the kind of guest satisfaction that fuels repeat business. As global travel rebounds, hotels […]

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Liz. C says Ed Carrol is a true master of his craft.

Ed Carrol has been one of the best recruiter experiences I’ve had in my entire career. He was thorough, empathetic, genuine, supportive and an amazing nose for talent. He sourced me for a role that was so aligned with my niche skill set, it truly was like the job was created custom for me. He is a true master of his craft and his support during this interview and placement process has been second to none.

Thank you so much,
Liz C.

Ed sniped me out, he just knew that I would be interested based on my profile. From beginning to end he has kept constant communication with me and has been a great guide in the process.

I’m thankful that he reached out because it got me out of a job, I wasn’t so happy at and starting a new journey! Thanks to Ed!

Best,

Dasha T.

Dasha T. says that Ed Carroll was a great guide through the entire process!

In my most recent, and successful, job hunt, I had the pleasure of working with Ed Carroll. This was my first time working with a recruiter on the employee side, and Ed could not have set a better example. He was professional, kind, and incredibly prompt. He did an excellent job explaining the process and his role in it along with who the company was he was placing for and what their overall style was. Without Ed I would not have been able to land my most recent job, and I hope to have the pleasure of working with him again in the future!

Thanks!

Harrison J.

Harrison J. says that Ed Carroll set a great example of how working with a recruiter should be!

I had the pleasure of working with Ed Carroll during my recent job search. From the beginning, Ed took the time to offer his support, guidance, and industry insight to make the process stress-free. He kept me informed at every step, prepared me for my interviews, and smoothed away any concerns I had. With Ed’s support, I was able to secure my perfect role that matches my skills and career goals. I would highly recommend Ed Carroll to anyone seeking a recruiter who genuinely cares and delivers outstanding results.

Best regards,

Michelle D.

Michelle D. says that Ed Carroll delivers outstanding results!

Ed was so incredibly helpful! Not only did he reach out to me for a position that matched my experience, but he also took into consideration that the culture the company I was applying for matched what I was looking for. The process was so incredibly smooth thanks to him. I am immensely grateful for his guidance, helpful advice and care. You can tell that he cares deeply about finding the right people for the right positions and making sure everyone is comfortable, which to me is extremely valuable. Overall, an amazing experience!

Kindly,

Kristhen

Kristhen says that Ed cares about finding the right people for the right positions!

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