As Restaurant Management Recruiters, we will often see hiring trends before it makes news. In the last 6 months we have been contacted by many new resstaurant and contract food companies wanting us to find managers for their locations. This is great news on many fronts. First it’s great because […]
Baltimore restaurant chains are looking for managers, and John Hess has opened an office to help get you that job. Hess and his partner, Michael Feinberg, help match up restaurant managers and assistant managers with job openings in the area, and also help chains find the talent to fill managerial […]
I am proud to announce that our largest class ever has just graduated. We had 16 high energy, smart people in our class which included 6 franchisees (Regional Recruiting Managers) and 10 recruiters that will be working with senior Regional Recruiting Managers. We covered the country with people from Florida […]
New Patrice & Associates Office Puts Hospitality Professionals to Work in North Carolina Patrice & Associates, the nation’s leading hospitality industry employment search firm with more than 20 years of operations behind it, announced today the recent opening of its office to serve all of North Carolina. “I am thrilled […]
Are computers going to keep replacing people in the workforce? They say not but one can only speculate. Technology has replaced many workers over the last decade and this could be the next step for the hospitality industry. Anyone remember “The Jetsons”? Article from Nation’s Restaurant News California Pizza Kitchen […]
John Carlson Puts Northeast Texas’ Hospitality Professionals to Work ARLINGTON, Texas – Patrice & Associates, the nation’s leading hospitality industry employment search firm with more than 20 years of operations behind it, announced today the recent opening of its office in Arlington, Texas. The new office is located at 4800 […]
We are 100% supporters of Career Builder. As restaurant recruiters we find our best results come from Career Builder. Here’s an article that validates our allegiance to Career Builder. Monster officially acquired HotJobs from Yahoo last week, paying $225 million for the third largest U.S. job board, and setting in […]
Having been a restaurant recruiter in the hospitality industry for over 20 years, it’s pretty clear that Americans are ultra conservative when it comes to where they chose to dine. Whereas other countries have really bizarre restaurant concepts like toilet themes and jail themes, probably the most “out there” concept […]
As recruiters in the hospitality industry, we are seeing more “healthy” restaurant chains emerging as well as more “healthy” choices added to the menus of our current favorite restaurants. After researching this trend, I found that an actual study has been recently completed. The findings are below as reported in […]
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the exceptional support and assistance I received from David Kohlasch. His dedication and efforts in helping me secure a new job have been truly outstanding.
From the very beginning of my job search, David has been an incredible advocate and guide. His expertise and advice during the interview process were invaluable, and I am incredibly grateful for his support every step of the way. Thanks to his unwavering commitment, I am now thrilled to have received an offer letter for a new position.
Please extend my sincere thanks to David for his exceptional service. I appreciate everything he has done for me, and I am truly grateful for the positive impact he has had on my career journey.
Warm regards,
Said E.
Said E. says that David Kohlasch was an incredible advocate!
I honestly don’t even have the words to fully express how grateful I am for David. David is by far the best recruiter I have ever worked with in my entire career. From our very first conversation, he treated me not just as a candidate, but as a person with goals, concerns, and dreams for the future.
David went above and beyond in every single interaction — guiding me with care, offering encouragement when I needed it most, and making me feel completely supported throughout the process. He made what is often a stressful and uncertain journey feel exciting and filled with possibility. His kindness, patience, and genuine belief in me gave me confidence I didn’t even know I had. Also, I would like to mention, that David took extra time to make sure I had a full picture of the company I am joining, not just a generic job description, but insight to their culture and leadership that only someone who cares would take the time to do and say.
Thanks to David, I found not just a new job, but the right opportunity — one that I’m truly thrilled about. I can honestly say I could not have done this without him. Patrice & Associates should feel proud to have someone like David representing the company. He embodies professionalism, compassion, and excellence in every way. He truly cares and makes me want to go that extra mile at this new opportunity on his behalf for what he has done for me.
With heartfelt appreciation, Sam F.
Sam F. says that David Kohlasch embodies professionalism, compassion, and excellence in every way!
My experience with David Kohlasch was amazing. He made our initial conversation easy and was direct and specific with his advice. He truly made sure that I was a good fit for the employer. David was supportive and honest, and he guided me with his years of experience. I have already expressed my gratitude to him personally, but it’s important for others to know that David is a rarity among recruiters. You are lucky to have such a professional on your staff. Thank you, David, for all your help. Rashaad B.
Rashaad B. says that David Kohlasch was supportive, honest and amazing!
I cannot say enough good things about David, from the first conversation to the last he was professional and knowledgeable about the opportunity. David checked in multiple times and prepped me well for the interview. I have worked with many recruiters that are pushy and just looking to fill their roles even if they are not a good fit, the experience with David was amazing and highly recommend clients and future employees continue to work with him.
Thank you,
Ryan M.
Ryan M. highly recommends working with David Kohlasch!
I am writing to enthusiastically recommend David Kohlasch as a recruiter. From the very beginning of my job search, David was incredibly helpful and supportive. What truly stood out was that he was always available for me. Whether I had a quick question, needed clarification on something, or just wanted an update, David was consistently responsive and made me feel like a priority.
He took the time to understand my career goals and presented me with opportunities that were a great fit. His communication was clear and timely, and he guided me through each step of the process with professionalism and genuine care.
Thanks to David’s efforts and his consistent availability, I am now happily employed in a role that I am very excited about. I highly recommend David to any candidate looking for a dedicated and accessible recruiter who truly cares about their success.
Sincerely,
Denis M.
Denis M. says that David Kohlasch was very responsive and he was made to feel like a priority