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Contingent vs Retained Search: Which Hospitality Recruiting Model Works Best?

Hiring in the hospitality industry has become more complex, more competitive, and more visible than ever before. From executive chefs and general managers to senior leaders overseeing operations and guest experience, hospitality organizations are under constant pressure to secure the right talent quickly, without compromising candidate quality, company culture, or […]

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Leadership Succession Planning in Hospitality: Recruitment Insights

Succession planning has moved from a “nice-to-have” initiative to a critical leadership priority across the hospitality industry. As organizations face increased employee turnover, accelerated growth, company restructuring, and evolving industry trends, the ability to ensure continuity in leadership roles has become essential to organizational stability and long-term performance. In hospitality, […]

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Hospitality Executive Leadership Recruitment: CEOs, COOs & Beyond

Executive leadership has always been crucial in the hospitality industry, but today’s environment has heightened its significance across every segment. The modern hospitality industry operates at the intersection of travel and tourism, technology, and service excellence. Executives are expected to lead through digital transformation, manage evolving customer expectations, and navigate […]

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Seasonal Surge Hiring in Hospitality: Complete Guide for Employers

Seasonal hiring has long been a staple of the hospitality industry, but today’s environment has heightened the stakes for employers across the U.S. hospitality landscape. From restaurants and food and beverage service establishments to boarding establishments, accommodation providers, and entertainment employers, seasonal hospitality employment now intersects with rising candidate demand, […]

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Resort & Destination Property Staffing: Casinos, Cruise Lines & Theme Parks

Resort executive recruitment is unlike standard hospitality hiring. Casinos, cruise lines, theme parks, and luxury hotels operate as mini‑cities where front desk, guest services, reservations, maintenance, security, food & beverage, entertainment, and retail all converge under seasonality, high guest density, and strict safety/regulatory oversight. This guide distills actionable best practices […]

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Event Venue Recruitment: Conference Centers, Catering & Stadium Staffing

Event venue staffing has become one of the most dynamic and challenging areas within the modern hospitality and event management landscape. From corporate conferences at McCormick Place in Chicago to product launches in Los Angeles or luxury galas at The Plaza in New York City, success depends on the precision […]

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Gratitude, Pride, and Commitment: Why Hospitality Brands Choose Patrice & Associates

At Patrice & Associates, we understand that in the hospitality industry, success is built on relationships, trust, and exceptional service. That’s why we are especially grateful to the clients who choose us as their partner. Your confidence fuels our passion to deliver outstanding results, and we take pride in every […]

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Hotel Recruitment Guide: Luxury, Upscale, Midscale & Economy

Effective hotel recruitment is one of the defining factors of success in the hospitality industry. From five-star resorts and luxury properties to midscale and economy hotels, strong hotel staffing ensures seamless guest services, operational excellence, and the kind of guest satisfaction that fuels repeat business. As global travel rebounds, hotels […]

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Retained Executive Search for Hotels & Restaurants: Best Practices

Strong leadership is the backbone of successful hotels, restaurants, and hospitality groups. CEOs, general managers, and executive leaders set the tone for guest satisfaction, employee engagement, and long-term profitability. Yet finding the right executive candidate in today’s globalized and competitive labor market is no small task. The talent pipeline is […]

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Hospitality Recruiters Help You Find a Job For FREE!

Helena was wonderful throughout the whole process. I started my job search far sooner than necessary (3 months before moving back to Boston) and she walked me through the necessary steps to prepare for the submission of my resume. She was very responsive and helpful with answering my questions and setting up communication between myself and Cafe Nero and making sure that we stayed to an appropriate timeline. She made the whole interview process a breeze and helped build my confidence in preparation as well. It was really nice to work with someone that not only cared about placing you with a company but also cared about your transition into that company and overall satisfaction with the process and job.   Thanks, Heather Pew

Hospitality Recruiters can help YOU find a job!

Working with Helena Nash made the process easier. It was great to have her guidance and assistance. She was very professional and very nice. I had a satisfying experience. Helena’s advice help boost my confidence and I will forever be grateful. Thank you! Best regards, Emilie Errié 

Hospitality Recruitment Helps People Find Jobs

I had the wonderful privilege of working with Helena Nash from Patrice and Associates. From the very beginning and from my first conversation with Helena, I knew I had somebody that what is this me in finding the proper position. Helena was very professional and helpful, throughout my process of procuring a general manager job with JP licks. Helena asked me the right questions, and supplied me with educated answers to help me find the position that I desired.I felt she went out of her way by helping me make my resume look more professional, her professional tips that she sent along to me before my interviews, along with the conversations that I had before and after my interviews, truly made me feel like I had the right person on my side, and in my corner. I would highly recommend Helena Nash and Patrice and associates to help them, in either finding the proper job or finding the proper employee for their company. I feel privileged to have had them help me in such a difficult task in finding the right job and position for me, and truly feel I would still be out there looking for a job if it was not for them. Sincerely and with warm regards, Mitzzy Picardo
Thank you Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruitment - Helena was great.  She did all the leg work and reworked my resume to emphasize my strengths and achievements.  She put me and my family in a better place and I can't thank her enough. Yours gratefully, Mark Courtney
It is my pleasure to give a testimony for Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruitment and specially for Helena Nash. Helena has been incredible. She was very thorough and very detailed oriented. She provided incredible tips and guidance for successful interview and pre-interview preparation. Following her lead was the key to getting my job. Helena has been great. I will recommend her every day. Ron Rana
Following her lead was the key to getting my job.

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