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How to Attract Top Shelf Employees

Quick-service jobs often get a bad rap. But some operators are using employee benefits to lure—and retain—top talent.  It’s no secret that employee turnover in the foodservice industry is one of the highest in the labor force. But while many quick-serve operators view high turnover as an inevitable part of […]

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Restaurant Count Posts First Increase Since 2009

This is great news for our industry!  It also creates many jobs for restaurant managers and recruiting opporunities.  I feel great to be a part of such a growing industry. With U.S. restaurant visits and consumer spending increasing after a recessionary slump, a more upbeat industry posted a 0.5 percent […]

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Hardees Opens 21 new locations in Minneapolis

There is lots of growth in our industry.  As a recruiter, it’s great to see that companies are opening new locations and hiring! CKE Restaurants, parent company of the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands, announced its intent to develop new Hardee’s restaurants throughout the Minneapolis Minnesota, area. The company is […]

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Noodles & Company Opens 300th Restaurant!

Noodles & Company, the restaurant brand that features a collection of dishes from around the world, announced today the opening of its 300th system-wide restaurant. The 300th restaurant is located in Waterloo, Iowa, on Crossroads Boulevard. To commemorate the landmark event, Noodles & Company invited hundreds of loyal fans to […]

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How to Handle the Salary Question on an Application

One of the most difficult questions to answer (especially prior to an interview) is your salary requirement. There has been a significant increase in the number of online applications that are asking for this information. Obviously, if your salary requirement is too high you are screened out because you are […]

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Smartphone technology gives businesses and consumers payment flexibility

All the new technology allows us, as recruiters, do really get to know our candidates and be available in their time.  We spend a great deal of time texting candidates to schedule appointments, getting quick answers to questions, skyping interviews for the in-person interview.  When I started this business 23 […]

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Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting can help answer your prayers of finding a job.

Shari...(as well as every contact with Patrice & Associates.)...has always been very professional, knowledgeable, insightful, and deeply focused on gaining success for the Candidate.  Shari looked deep into my skill sets to match me with Companies she knows are seeking my specific talents; and she was very helpful in coaching me on how to present myself in the most favorable ways to the Employer. She did this with a resume and skill review as well as, rehearsals and reminding me of the important points. She also represented The Patrice Group extremely well, and I will also use Patrice & Associates as my search firm when I need to hire managers.  By the way, I DID get HIRED, and I know I was blessed by Lord God Jesus Christ, to have Shari and Patrice & Associates help me! Joseph Abrahams
"I was blessed by Lord God Jesus Christ to have Patrice & Associates help me."

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