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

Brian K. Miller

Brian K. Miller
CEO

Jason C. Miller

Jason C. Miller
VP Franchise Development

George Wooten
Director of Franchise Operations, Award Winning Regional Developer and Lead Trainer

Brian Martin
Franchise Business Consultant, Award Winning Franchisee & Trainer

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 had the pleasure of working with Doug Lockwood

Doug was extremely professional and was very easy to work with. He was quick to respond, made himself available anytime I had a question, and was always checking in through the entire process. He coached me through the interview process by sending over necessary documents to read over on my own time, giving pointers on the phone, and talking through details. You can tell Doug cares for each person he works with. Even after getting the job, he is still checking in to see how things are going and making sure all is going well. I would recommend Doug to anyone when looking to start their career or looking for a career change. He was a great resource to have when needed.
Thanks,
Tony

Doug was always there!

Doug was very kind and approachable when he reached out to me regarding this position. He was very clear, direct, and opportunistic. What I enjoyed about working with him the most was good availability. He was always there to answer any questions and he was very reliable. He changed my perception on recruiters and I am very grateful I got to work with him.
I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a job!
Respectfully,
Justin Back

Doug boosted my confidence!

I have recently accepted a position at a great company with the help from Doug Lockwood.  Doug helped with every aspect of the interview process from checking on personal references, to updating an outdated resume, to providing me with literature to boost my confidence for my interviews. Thanks Doug! Sincerely, Anthony Renner

Adam matched me with a great position!

I would like to thank Adam and Patrice and Associates for assisting me and matching me with a great General Manager position.  Adam was very helpful from his initial contact to my receiving and signing my offer letter.  I appreciate the preparation and professionalism that Adam exhibited throughout the interview stage.  Patrice and Associates continued to check on me even after I began my employment.   Thanks very much Patrice and Associates. Terry L. Foye
After weeks of searching for a job I was contacted by Doug Lockwood.  I almost did not reply.  Most recruiters I have dealt with have been worthless.  You speak to them once for a short interview, then you never hear from them again.  Doug was wonderful. He reviewed my resume and contacted me about a position.  He supplied my resume to the HR director as well as setup the interview.  Before the interview Doug sent me an email with bio info on the people I would be interviewing with along with interview tips.  Because of this info I knew the HR director and I shared a common background in the financial services industry which helped us build a rapport.  Doug also set up the second interview again supplying info about the people I would be meeting with.  He followed up with them and sent reminders to me to sent them a thank you email.  After getting my new position he has checked in several times to ensure the job is a good fit. With Doug I feel like I have an agent like an actor or celebrity.  I will be more than happy to work with Doug again when the time comes!   Thank you, Adam Thomas

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