This Nation has just gone through a tough economic time, only surpassed by 1929. I found myself jobless for the first time in 25 years. The people at Patrice and Associates, specifically Stella Hernandez and Bernice Gregorieff, pushed me to remain positive because they knew they’d find me a great […]
Read moreThe most powerful tools a recruiter can have—even before he or she masters tactics—is immediacy and proactivity. To do a thing immediately, acting in anticipation of future problems, needs or changes. A few Examples: You have a new job order? If it’s workable, recruit for it—make a submission happen—market someone in […]
Read moreIn 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 […]
Read moreThe December Franchise class was our largest class to date! Patrice & Associates sent 4 trainers to make sure everyone received all the attention they needed. Please visit our FlickR account to see additional pictures and the names of all those attending. This was a fun class! So many different […]
Read moreA 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 […]
Read moreTim 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 […]
Read moreWhat 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 […]
Read moreAbout 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 […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreHospitality Recruitment Changed My Life!
If it wasn’t for Greg Casper setting up my interview with the DM, I wouldn’t have the job that I have now, which I love. When you have a job that you love, your whole day goes by so nicely. Without this job I wouldn’t have been able to buy my first home!!! I am forever grateful Greg set up the interview and he even kept calling after I got the job to see how things were going. - Lynn Morrison Let Your Personal Career Coach help you FOR FREE
