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, […]
Read moreRecent 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 […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreDo 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 […]
Read moreRecent 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 […]
Read moreCulture 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 […]
Read moreThe counter-offer dilemma Approaching your employer about a new job offer can sometimes lead to the company presenting a counter-offer. Here are a few things to consider when faced with a counter-offer. What prompted your job search? Looking towards the future, will you be professionally fulfilled by accepting a counter-offer? Are your […]
Read more5 Tips for Restaurant Employers and Job Seekers Employers: Match the skill set and the culture. If a restaurant’s culture is family oriented, they need a staff member who is personable and who can become part of a close-knit restaurant “family.” At a larger, high-end restaurant candidates tend to be […]
Read moreHelp us welcome our new Franchisees to the P&A family! As our company grows, so does our Patrice and Associates’ family. Click on each of our new franchisees to learn even more about them! Roberto Sempe Territory: Northern Virginia Roberto’s passion is helping others reach their potential and achieve their […]
Read moreMike Klever, who is a recruiter for Bill Bunch in KY, was great. He really helped me in every way possible. From start to finish. Some recruiters just get you set up on the interview and really don't follow up. Mike was there for me throughout the whole process. He helped me tweak my resume and highlighted my strengths. If anything, his assistance with my resume made me more marketable. I can honestly say that I couldn't have done it without him. And if I had tried it would have taken longer. I am now training at Corner Bakery Cafe to be a manager. Everything just went so smoothly that I feel like I'm dreaming. Like the floor is going to give out from under me. I will definitely utilize Mike again if I ever find myself looking for another career move.Tony Maldonado
