Matt is the Regional Developer for South Florida based in Naples, FL, and manages the local franchise office in Naples, FL with multiple recruiters.
Matt has diverse experience in general management, global brand marketing, e-commerce, new business development, operations and organizational leadership in Fortune 500, small business and entrepreneurial environments within consumer products, hospitality and e-commerce arenas. Matt’s hallmark for success has been his ability to integrate technology and marketing to drive revenue and enhance customer loyalty which serves him well in delivering exceptional candidates to Patrice and Associate’s national and local clients.
Matt is also the President and Founder of Watermarke Group, a business consulting and private equity firm in the hospitality, food and beverage and e-commerce sectors. Previously, Matt held senior executive roles at PepsiCo, The Home Shopping Network, Del Monte Fresh, and Smugglers’ Notch Resort.
Matt holds an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and The London Business School in London, UK; and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University.
As the preeminent hospitality recruiting service in North America since 1989, Patrice & Associates Naples helps thousands of managerial candidates every year find rewarding jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industry. The company has exclusive recruiting partnerships with some of the nation’s largest restaurant chains and hotels to ensure those hospitality venues recruit the top managers in their industry.
At Patrice & Associates, our core values are Respect, Service, Excellence and Teamwork and that permeates everything we do. We take great care by providing the best possible service to both our candidates and our partner client companies.
For our candidates: Making a career choice which could be life changing for you and impact many lives around you is extremely difficult. At Patrice and Associates we work for you as your career partner and coach to see you through this with success. Our goal is to make you a successful leader in the role you undertake. With extensive knowledge of the Hotel and Restaurant industry, we mentor each candidate through the hiring process from start to offer ensuring all the way they are the best candidate for the role required by our clients.
For our clients: “It is less expensive to hire a good recruiter than an inexperienced manager”. Our commitment to our clients is to submit only ‘A’ level candidates and simplify the decision making process. Our proprietary system and process give us access to the largest talent pool of Managers in the industry. We streamline and sync our search criteria unique to each client’s specific requirements eliminating and reducing the resume screening time and get results fast.
We continually refine our methods and adapt to utilize the most current social media access points and as the Hospitality Recruiting professionals, we understand the industry and the importance of making great matches for our client companies and our candidates.
We are committed to your win! Reach for it.
Work with us, and you get your own executive search team that understands the importance of goals, vision, needs, fit, and all the intangibles that go into a GREAT executive search match. Executives, gain exclusive access to top companies. Employers and search committees, experience our collaborative approach to discovering exactly the kind of person you’re seeking. That way, Patrice & Associates Pros can effectively identify, recruit and vet the right candidates.
We can’t wait to talk with you! Let our connections be your connections in your area and across North America. Job seekers, Patrice & Associates can find you your next great career move even if you want to move to another city or state.
Employers, let us find you your next great hire! Even if your search is for multiple positions, in multiple cities. One call to this local office and you’re on your way. All without the hassle of managing multiple recruiters or territory restrictions.
Why wait? Get the resources of our national network when you call your local office. We’re ready! Are you?
Duke Witte absolutely was amazing!
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to Duke Witte for his assistance in finding me a new job in the hospitality industry. I was disgruntled with my previous job, and I was feeling very discouraged about my prospects. I had been working in the restaurant industry for many years, and I had a lot of experience and skills, but I was having a hard time finding a better opportunity.
I was contacted via LinkedIn by Duke, and thank goodness I was. Mr. Witte was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the entire process. He took the time to understand my skills and experience, and worked tirelessly to find me a job that was a good fit.
Duke was also very honest and upfront with me about the job market. He didn't sugarcoat things, but also didn't give up on me. He kept me motivated and encouraged, and never gave up on finding me a job that I would love.
I am so grateful to Duke Witte and his team for their help. I am now happily employed, and I am so happy that I was able to find a job that I love. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a job in the restaurant industry. He is a true professional, and is dedicated to helping his clients find the perfect job!
Thank you again for everything!
Nick Grubbs
Working with Chris Bovio made job searching so much easier!
Not only was he available and involved in my search, but also knowledgeable regarding the position. Chris used his industry experience and recruiting network to find the best position for me and my skill set. My only regret is that my new job is so perfect for me that I won’t need to use Chris or Patrice & Associates later.Thanks,
Nick Guarino
Michael Greig was absolutely fantastic in every way!
He gave me options and suggestions & eventually found a great for me. Communication was easy and he went above & beyond. Also, he seems like an all around good dude. Thanks again Michael. Solid work out there. You’re hired :)
Nic Callahan
Bryan Curtis was fantastic to work with!
Bryan was very on top of things throughout my recruiting process to the engineering firm I accepted my position with. I responded to his LinkedIn posting and heard back from him within 24 hours. He continually spoke with me throughout the process checking in regularly and answering all my questions. Bryan was instrumental in helping me find a great job.
Thanks!
Austin
Frank Rondeau was a really big help!
When it came to helping me find my new job, he knocked it out of the park! He was very honest and thorough throughout the entire process. We had multiple conversations along the way and he always checked in after interviews. Frank was amazing to work with, and I'm super excited to start my new journey thanks to him.Many Thanks,
Chyanne
