World’s First Underwater Restaurant

This restaurant has just moved to the top of my “bucket list”! World’s first ever undersea restaurant called Ithaa was opened at the Maldives Hilton Resort & Spa. Dine 5 metres below sea level at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s unique underwater restaurant. Marvel at 360� views of reef and marine life, […]

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Casual Dining Shows Signs of a Turnaround

Joe’s Crab Shack  plans to open several new stores in the coming months, breaking ranks with many other operators in the beleaguered casual-dining segment. “We are very optimistic,” said Kevin Cottingim, senior vice president of human resources for the 113-unit, Houston-based chain. “We had a pretty good year compared to the […]

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The San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Plans Up to 100 New Locations

The Milwaukee Business Journal recently reported that the San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Inc. plans to expand its franchise into Wisconsin, eventually opening as many as 100 locations over the course of the next three years. In addition to the Wisconsin locations, the chain is targeting Nevada, Utah and California for […]

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Working with Maria Jorissen at Patrice & Associates has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. Maria took the time to truly understand my background, career goals, and what I was looking for in a leadership role. Her communication was consistent, encouraging, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. She not only connected me with a great opportunity but also helped me feel confident and prepared every step of the way. I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and would recommend Maria to anyone looking to take the next step in their hospitality career.

Amanda T.

Amanda T. says that Maria Jorissen was consistent, encouraging and supportive!

“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!”

Remzi Yilmaz

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