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Hotel Management Hiring Guide: From GM to Night Manager

Hotel management hiring plays a defining role in the success of any hotel, from independent boutique properties to large hotel chains. Unlike hourly hospitality staffing, hiring a hotel manager or general manager means selecting leaders who directly influence hotel operations, staff motivation, and the consistency of the guest experience across […]

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Restaurant Culinary Recruitment: Chefs, Pastry & BOH Leaders

Culinary recruitment is fundamentally different from hiring for most restaurant positions. Recruiting for positions like Executive Chef or Pastry Chef means selecting leaders who will influence menu development, food safety, kitchen culture, and long-term performance across the entire restaurant. These hires impact far more than daily service, as they shape […]

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Contingent vs Retained Search: Which Hospitality Recruiting Model Works Best?

Hiring in the hospitality industry has become more complex, more competitive, and more visible than ever before. From executive chefs and general managers to senior leaders overseeing operations and guest experience, hospitality organizations are under constant pressure to secure the right talent quickly, without compromising candidate quality, company culture, or […]

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Leadership Succession Planning in Hospitality: Recruitment Insights

Succession planning has moved from a “nice-to-have” initiative to a critical leadership priority across the hospitality industry. As organizations face increased employee turnover, accelerated growth, company restructuring, and evolving industry trends, the ability to ensure continuity in leadership roles has become essential to organizational stability and long-term performance. In hospitality, […]

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Hospitality Executive Leadership Recruitment: CEOs, COOs & Beyond

Executive leadership has always been crucial in the hospitality industry, but today’s environment has heightened its significance across every segment. The modern hospitality industry operates at the intersection of travel and tourism, technology, and service excellence. Executives are expected to lead through digital transformation, manage evolving customer expectations, and navigate […]

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Seasonal Surge Hiring in Hospitality: Complete Guide for Employers

Seasonal hiring has long been a staple of the hospitality industry, but today’s environment has heightened the stakes for employers across the U.S. hospitality landscape. From restaurants and food and beverage service establishments to boarding establishments, accommodation providers, and entertainment employers, seasonal hospitality employment now intersects with rising candidate demand, […]

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Resort & Destination Property Staffing: Casinos, Cruise Lines & Theme Parks

Resort executive recruitment is unlike standard hospitality hiring. Casinos, cruise lines, theme parks, and luxury hotels operate as mini‑cities where front desk, guest services, reservations, maintenance, security, food & beverage, entertainment, and retail all converge under seasonality, high guest density, and strict safety/regulatory oversight. This guide distills actionable best practices […]

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Event Venue Recruitment: Conference Centers, Catering & Stadium Staffing

Event venue staffing has become one of the most dynamic and challenging areas within the modern hospitality and event management landscape. From corporate conferences at McCormick Place in Chicago to product launches in Los Angeles or luxury galas at The Plaza in New York City, success depends on the precision […]

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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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Joe is an outstanding recruiter. I was selected for a role I would never have found while doing my own search. It turns out to be a great career move and I am looking forward to my new journey. Professional, thorough and consistently going the extra mile are just a few reasons that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Joe Siano at Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruitment when recruiting new staff or for anyone looking for a new career change. He went above and beyond my expectations when communicating, following up and prioritizing my needs just as important as the clients. Great Job, Joe and I wish you plenty of recruitment success!

Nicole Edwards

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