A recruiting firm founder knows a new job can change everything — even for her franchisees. Back in 1989, after having worked as a pet store owner, a caterer and the first female captain on the Chesapeake Bay, Patrice Rice realized something: Any given restaurant needs five to seven managers, […]
Nation’s Leading Talent Acquisition Firm Serving the Hospitality Industry Celebrates Outstanding Growth and Successes Among its Team of Franchisees and Regional Developers DUNKIRK, Md. – Patrice & Associates, the nation’s leading talent acquisition firm that specializes in the hospitality industry, celebrated system-wide growth and several franchisees and regional developers at […]
You perfected your resume, reached out to employers, and finally landed an interview. Now what? Getting ready for an interview can be one of the most stressful steps in the job seeking process. It’s your first and potentially only opportunity to make a lasting impression with a great company. […]
How the First Female Captain of the Chesapeake Bay Grew the Largest Hospitality Recruiting Franchise I’m the founder and CEO of Patrice & Associates, a national recruiting franchise that specializes in the hospitality sector with more than 500 national clients. My company is the gold standard in restaurant recruiting, […]
Recent Testimonials about our hardworking and dedicated Franchisees and Recruiters: I am writing to express my gratitude for Jenna Bakondy at Patrice & Associates. I was contacted by Jenna as she found an opportunity that seemed like a good fit for my career. Jenna was a total professional with high […]
The Elevator Pitch: An Important Professional Tool Making a career move can be difficult. One of the most common things job seekers struggle with is finding a way to catch the eye of potential employers. Often times, it can feel almost impossible to stand out among a sea of […]
Do You Really Know How to Work with a Recruiter? We are Career Coaches who help you find a job for free! Have you ever been frustrated when a recruiter doesn’t call you back? The following information will help you set realistic expectations and hopefully obtain better results. It’s […]
Recent Testimonials About our Talented, Hardworking Franchisees: “Ken Welch was attentive and enthusiastic from our first conversation. I wasn’t really sure when I listened to his voicemail where he was from. When returning the call I was hesitant for taking up his time I was not really interested at […]
Culture within the Workplace: Every day is a new adventure when it comes to restaurant management recruiting, and every day I speak with numerous leaders seeking new career opportunities. Through these talks, I learn about the shared passions, goals, and desires of leaders in restaurant industry. It is an […]
I had a great experience throughout the hiring process. The team was communicative, approachable, and respectful at every stage, which made the process feel both structured and personal. I especially valued the clarity around timelines and feedback, as well as the opportunity to have meaningful conversations rather than just formal interviews. It was a refreshing and positive experience overall.
Sincerely, Catalina N.
Catalina N. says she had a great experience with Liz Costa!
I can’t thank you enough. Elizabeth went way past typical help. She polished my resume until my skills jumped off the page, made every section crisp and consistent, and tracked down every last detail for me. But honestly? The real win was her coaching me head-to-foot: from picking the right interview look down to how I should stand, smile, and even which words to use to hit hardest. She’s just not good, she’s the reason I’m sitting here now.
With real gratitude,
Harry R.
Harry R. says that Liz Costa went way past typical help!
Elizabeth Costa was excellent throughout the entire process. She guided me with professionalism, kindness, and clear communication at every step. Thanks to her support, everything went smoothly. I truly appreciate her help and highly recommend Liz Costa to anyone looking for a great recruiter.
Alonso S. says that Liz Costa guided him with professionalism and kindness!
I want to let you know what an incredible experience I had working with Patrice & Associates. I worked directly with Liz Costa, and she was nothing short of incredible!
From the beginning it was clear that Liz was well prepared and very invested in me and my career. She helped me every step and her communication throughout the process was deliberate and extremely helpful.
Liz followed up after every call/interview and prepared me for success beforehand with questions and expectations so that I was never blindsided by anything. It truly felt like I had a partner there with me thanks to her insight!
I am very thankful for everything that Liz provided to me during this entire process and I can honestly say that her expertise and thoughtfulness were invaluable in making me the best candidate I could be!
Sincerely,
Chris L.
Chris L. says that working with Liz Costa was nothing short of incredible!
I can genuinely say that Liz is a true professional in her field and “expert” seems too informal of a term to offer as her talent is unmatched thus far in my career tenure of over 30 years. She assured me that my resume deserved more than what I was even seeking and reminded me to ask for what I needed to further my career. Her diligence was incredible and I was pleasantly surprised when she texted and called me while on her own vacation.
I can’t thank her enough for all she has done.
Sincere regards,
Cathy M.
Cathy M. says that Liz Costa’s diligence was incredible!