Chris Flournory, Senior Recruiter with Patrice & Associates, has helped many restaurant managers find jobs throughout his career. Chris’s dedication to helping people find jobs is exemplified by the two testimonials below. Chris and his family just moved to Denver which is a perfect example of how you can do […]
Read morePatrice Rice Puts America’s Hospitality Professionals to Work and Ambitious Entrepreneurs into Business Ownership DUNKIRK, Md. – February, 2010 – The first female Captain to navigate the waters of America’s famed Chesapeake Bay is throwing the sinking U.S. job market a life raft. With more than 600 management positions […]
Read moreThis article is very interesting and a growing segment of the market that most hospitality managers do not consider. Keeping up with industry trends can often create career opportunities never before explored. LARKSPUR, Colo. — For many years, America’s campgrounds and RV parks were simply designated areas where people could pitch […]
Read moreSizzler Restaurants.– one of my husband’s all time favorites! We were on vacation last year in Utah. Derek went to Sizzler’s website to see if there were any restaurants along our route. He was so excited when he found one that he planned our trip the next day around the […]
Read moreThis 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 moreChef Brandon L. says he appreciated Katie’s efforts!Chef Brandon says he appreciated Katie’s efforts!
I had spoken with Katie a month or so before about a different opportunity that didn’t pan out. She had promised to keep her eyes and ears open for anything that came up. True to her words, Katie reached out with an opportunity and with her explanation to the company of my skill set and positive interactions, I received an offer and accepted within a week. Very much appreciated the effort she made to help.
Thank you
Chef Brandon Lewis
Frankie A. says Katie Marks made the process so much easier!The biggest problem I had prior to working with Katie was I was getting first interviews, but then I was not getting any response after that. But after working with Katie, she made the process so much easier and was a delight to work with. I am most excited about opening a new concept and having it be the benchmark for all future outlets that the company builds.
Thank you to your whole company for making this process so much easier for me.
Frankie A.
Chef Will G. says that Katie Marks was great to work with!Katie was great. She was very nice, attentive and extremely responsive. She found me a job with a great company.
Thank you,
Chef Will G.
Remzi Yilmaz“Patricia’s approach to searching for candidates allows her to find top notch prospects each and every time. She has the ability to know exactly what qualifications we are looking for when a vacancy becomes available. I appreciate Patricia’s enthusiasm, tailored approach, consistent communication and follow up when recruiting for our company. She is truly a wonderful partner!”
