A recruiting firm founder knows a new job can change everything — even for her franchisees. Back in 1989, after having worked as a pet store owner, a caterer and the first female captain on the Chesapeake Bay, Patrice Rice realized something: Any given restaurant needs five to seven managers, […]
Read moreNation’s Leading Talent Acquisition Firm Serving the Hospitality Industry Celebrates Outstanding Growth and Successes Among its Team of Franchisees and Regional Developers DUNKIRK, Md. – Patrice & Associates, the nation’s leading talent acquisition firm that specializes in the hospitality industry, celebrated system-wide growth and several franchisees and regional developers at […]
Read moreYou perfected your resume, reached out to employers, and finally landed an interview. Now what? Getting ready for an interview can be one of the most stressful steps in the job seeking process. It’s your first and potentially only opportunity to make a lasting impression with a great company. […]
Read moreHow 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 moreChris S. says he highly recommends Pragya Paramita for her exceptional professionalism.Chris S. says he highly recommends Pragya Paramita for her exceptional professionalism.
I highly recommend Pragya Paramita of Patrice and Associates for her exceptional professionalism, strategic insight, and disciplined execution throughout the recruitment process. Pragya distinguished herself by taking a consultative approach—investing time to understand my experience, leadership style, and long-term objectives. She also provided valuable guidance in refining my resume, ensuring it was both targeted and impactful in a competitive market. Her communication was timely, precise, and proactive. She consistently stayed ahead of each stage of the process, providing clarity, alignment, and confidence from initial engagement through final placement. As a result, I secured a management position with Il Fornaio that aligns well with my background and career direction. The achievement was a marked improvement after a month of searching all the major job sites myself with no significant progress. Pragya operates with a high level of professionalism and accountability, and I would strongly recommend her to both organizations and candidates seeking a strategic recruiting partner.
Thank you again,
Chris S.
Remzi Yilmaz“Patricia’s approach to searching for candidates allows her to find top notch prospects each and every time. She has the ability to know exactly what qualifications we are looking for when a vacancy becomes available. I appreciate Patricia’s enthusiasm, tailored approach, consistent communication and follow up when recruiting for our company. She is truly a wonderful partner!”
