Managers who exude confidence give employees a sense of security. Some ways to project confidence include maintaining direct eye contact, good posture, positive facial expressions and a professional appearance. Those practices convey someone who is composed, secure and trustworthy. One of the most important ways to communicate confidence is through […]
Read moreSurplus to service: Food donation basics Many restaurant operators hate to throw away food when they know thousands of people go hungry. But they don’t know always know how to get their surplus food to charitable organizations that feed the hungry. National Restaurant Association partner Food Donation Connection offers services […]
Read moreThe RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry – stood at 101.0 in April, up 0.4 percent from a level of 100.6 in March. Driven by higher same-store sales and an improving outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant […]
Read moreI often talk to people that are worried about “what everyone thinks” and therefore don’t want to socialize. Summer is here and there will be endless opportunities for you to get outside and meet up with people. It’s easy to want to hibernate to avoid the inevitable questions such as […]
Read moreThe title of this entry seems simple and yet, when you are job searching, you need to take it literally. When you are interviewing, you know that you need to prepare for your interviews. There are many factors that will be considered when it is time for a prospective company […]
Read moreTwo Panera Bread items, including the Power Chicken Hummus Bowl, were certified by the Healthy 100 program. Hospitals and national quick-serve chains may seem odd bedfellows, but a new program in Orlando is pairing the two in an effort to promote healthy meals. The Healthy 100 program from Florida Hospital […]
Read moreI would like to officially welcome our Newest Franchisees that have joined Patrice & Associates since January! Check out their Bios on their Webpages! Pam Glynn, Dallas TX Mashall Madni, Columbus OH Kendall Ware, Dallas TX Javier Burdman, Miami FL […]
Read moreIt’s the job seeker who interviews best who is getting job offers in this competitive market. You may have the perfect credentials, but if you don’t ace the interview and click with the interviewer, chances are the job offer will go to someone else. Too often, job seekers think it’s their […]
Read moreGREAT article in QSR Magazine that totally validates my believe in the direction and growth of the Hospitality Industry! The restaurant industry added jobs at double the rate of the overall economy in 2012, and the National Restaurant Association (NRA) expects this trend to continue in 2013. Eating and drinking […]
Read moreMarilee helps Billy find a new job!My entire experience with Marilee was exceptional. As someone who as worked with recruiting services in the past both in the hiring manager and job seeker role, she is the most knowledgeable, most well prepared and the most responsive recruiter I’ve had he pleasure to work with. She was truly professional throughout the process, offered coaching resources and consistently inquired with both my new organization and with me following my acceptance of my offer to make sure all is well. I highly recommend working with Marilee to help solve your recruiting challenges. Billy Derham
