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 moreI am so grateful for Sarah Straniero and her tenacity!
I appreciate your help Sarah. You have been professional and helped me throughout this process. Thank you for helping me with the GM opportunity.Andre F
All of my success is because of Sarah Straniero!
Thank you so much for connecting with me for this role. I feel so fortunate to have such kind and authentic peers. I am so glad you called me and I really appreciate your input and check-ins, Sarah!Amanda S.
Sarah Straniero is the best!
She is such a sweet human being, she goes above and beyond to make sure this is the easiest process!Barbara C.
Sarah Straniero was a crucial part of my success!
Even throughout the holiday season she was relentless and never gave up on making sure potential employers contacted me in a timely manner. She was always available to answer my questions and followed up with me prior to all of my interviews in order to ensure that I was properly prepared and had all of the tools that I needed to succeed. Thank you!Leslie R.
Recruiters Find You Great Careers
In working with Patrice & Associates, in particular with Sarah Straniero, I was extremely happy with how quickly Sarah was able to place me with my current employer. Sarah is a true professional and I would recommend using Patrice & Associates if you're looking for a career change. Best in health, Mark Mueller
