Restaurant Industry Trends and Outlook for 2026

  A Restaurant Industry Entering a New Era The restaurant industry has always adapted to change. But today’s pace of transformation is unlike anything operators have experienced before. Restaurants are no longer responding to one challenge at a time. Instead, they’re navigating multiple shifts simultaneously—rising operating costs, changing consumer expectations, […]

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Your Dream Job Is Worth Preparing For Today

Everyone has a vision of their ideal career. Whether it’s leading a successful restaurant, managing a thriving hotel, overseeing retail operations, or stepping into an executive leadership role, your dream job doesn’t happen by chance—it happens through preparation. It’s easy to believe that career success comes from being in the […]

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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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Celebrating a Decade of Success: Two Trailblazing Franchisees Renew for a Third Term

Celebrating a Decade of Franchise Success: Liz Costa & Corina Mack Renew for Another 5 Years At Patrice & Associates, we’re proud to support franchisees who turn vision into reality — building businesses that make a lasting impact on clients, candidates, and communities alike. Over the past decade, we’ve welcomed […]

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Why Top Hospitality Brands Trust Patrice & Associates to Deliver Talent That Performs

In today’s hospitality landscape, great service starts long before a guest walks through your doors — it starts with who you hire. Whether you’re running a high-volume restaurant, a boutique hotel, or a multi-unit food service operation, your people define every moment of the customer experience. At Patrice & Associates, […]

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Why Hospitality Leaders Partner with Patrice & Associates: Your Competitive Edge in Talent Acquisition

In the hospitality industry, your people are your brand. From general managers and executive chefs to front-of-house leaders and corporate executives, the individuals you hire directly shape your guest experience, brand reputation, and bottom line. At Patrice & Associates, we know hospitality is more than just a job — it’s […]

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Motivation Monday: Transforming Careers & Businesses in Hospitality Recruiting

How Patrice & Associates Is Leading the Way in Hospitality Talent Acquisition At Patrice & Associates, Mondays aren’t just the start of the week—they’re the start of new opportunities. As leaders in hospitality recruiting and executive search, we’re not just filling job openings—we’re transforming lives and empowering businesses across North […]

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Why Choose Patrice & Associates: Your Strategic Hospitality Recruiting Partner

Hospitality staffing has never been more competitive. Whether you’re a hotel, restaurant, resort, or event venue, finding and retaining top hospitality talent is essential for maintaining exceptional guest experiences, operational efficiency, and brand reputation. At Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruitment, we specialize in connecting employers with qualified hospitality professionals — […]

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Motivation Monday: What Sets Patrice & Associates Apart in the Hiring Process

In today’s competitive labor market, hiring the right talent is not just about filling roles—it’s about making the right match between employer and candidate. At Patrice & Associates, we approach the hiring process with a strategic, people-first mindset that has earned us national recognition as a leader in hospitality, restaurant, […]

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Darla Donovan is by far the best recruiter I have had the pleasure of working with.

I have used recruiters in the past, but none even came close to the level of professionalism that Darla showed. She was very in depth with me regarding the position as well as the expectations of the company I was applying for. She provided me with great interview tips as well as coached me through the process. I believe she was very thorough in preparing me for the interviews as well as giving me a lot of information on the company itself.
She has been a real pleasure to work with and I would certainly recommend her to anyone in the industry that needs someone to look out for their best interests. I appreciate her support and coaching throughout this process. She has reached out several times since I accepted the offer, just to see how I am doing and to check in on me.   That's something I have NEVER experienced with a recruiter and appreciate her thoughtfulness. She also sent a card congratulating me on the new position! She is a wonderful person and a great recruiter!!
Thank you for everything!
Amy Kiker

Rick was amazing!

He never stopped working to help me get this position.  I would not have this job if it was not for him. He walked me through every step, gave great tips and advice, and followed up with the company throughout the process to make sure everything was good.  I will never be able to thank him enough for this.  I will send anyone I know who needs help finding a job to Rick Kallsen with Patrice & Associates!!
 Thank you all!!!!!
Chris Haynes
I had a wonderful experience working with Rick Kallsen.  Rick was extremely responsive and resourceful from the beginning to the end of the recruiting process. Rick was positive and encouraging and gave me the appropriate tools to help me do my best during the interview process.  He was extremely clear on timelines and expectations and continuously checked in to keep me up to date.  Rick was with me every step of the process and I truly appreciated having him in my corner. I could not have landed this new role without his support and knowledge! Thank you! Jennifer Saperstein

Matt was awesome!

My experience with Matt at your firm was awesome. He actually had two positions lined up for me in one weeks time.  I had an interview and got the position!

Thank you, Jennie

Rick was extremely helpful throughout the process!

I am very pleased to accept my new position. Rick Kallsen contacted me through LinkedIn about the opportunity and was extremely helpful through the process. Our initial phone interview proved that Rick was invested in connecting me to the new employer. He followed up with me after every interview and provided me with helpful tactics through the process, such as an updated resume, interview tips and thank you letter examples. I felt he really cared about my progress through the process and was genuinely happy for me after receiving the offer. I am very appreciative to Rick and Patrice & Associates and would recommend him to anyone pursuing a new career. Best regards, Scott Sauder

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