Employers, Job Seekers! Let’s get you to GREAT.
Your next GREAT top hire. Your next GREAT job.

Whether you’re looking to make a career move or hire a stand-out team member, why not work with a recruiting professional who puts you and your needs first? That’s Patrice & Associates, your recruiting specialists and go-to partner for growing your business, your brand and your career. Let us get you to GREAT!

You’ve found the Restaurant, Food Service, and Hospitality staffing and recruiting leader.

For decades Patrice & Associates has been helping employers find their GREAT hires, and job seekers make GREAT choices when it comes to career moves. No other company brings more people together than we do in these industries that have been our specialty for decades.

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When you know how to match GREAT people with GREAT opportunities, that skill translates into other industries too.

While countless positions get filled in our specialty industries, our recruiters place thousands more top performers in companies that span a variety of industries all across North America, including executive search.

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Our mission is simple.

Recruiting is not about money, it’s about helping people.

At the heart of serving you, these values are our guides.

No matter which one of our hundreds of Patrice & Associates locations across North America that you work with, you’ll find these values guide the work we do. Whether you’re looking to make a career move or add to your team, Patrice & Associates can be your partner and your ally. We think you’ll like how we work and the results you’ll achieve.

Respect

We will treat you
with the respect
you deserve.

Excellence

We only present
you with the best
job opportunities.

Service

We will be open,
honest, and provide the
highest level of service.

Teamwork

Together we will
find your next
career opportunity.

Job seekers:

You’ve got your very own career coach.

What if you could have someone who is an expert in your chosen industry, someone who has connections, lots of connections, working for you and guiding your next career move? Need to update your resume? Not sure what you want to do next? Let’s talk about it and then get busy. We have thousands of jobs available right now. One may be exactly what you’re searching for. We’ll help you decide because with Patrice & Associates, the GREAT coaching you need is available at no cost to you. Yes, FREE! you and your needs first?

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Employers:

You’ve got an industry-saavy partner

You need an industry expert who keeps tabs on all things staffing and recruiting day in and day out. Someone who knows the trends and has the ability to do the work you can’t. Like cold calls to competitors. Like finding the GREAT talent that fits your culture and your needs. And when it comes to executive search, a real pro who knows where to find that leader that can take your company to the next level. That’s Patrice & Associates.

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When you’re an expert at finding GREAT talent, you can spot it in any industry.

Sure, we’re specialists in Restaurant, Food Service, and Hospitality recruiting. And if you’re a job seeker, good news! We have lots of jobs available. If you’re an employer, great news for you too. You’ll find only top talent with us. That goes for all the industries we serve. People come to us because they count on our recruiters’ skills, talents, and instincts. No matter the industry, it’s our job to place the right person in the right position and we won’t rest until it’s done. Here are just a few of the industries we serve:

Hiring multiple people in multiple cities?

Not a problem! Just one call to your local Patrice & Associates recruiting office, and your search can extend across states, across regions, or across North America. You have one single point of contact, no more managing multiple recruiters. Territory restrictions? Not when you work with Patrice & Associates. Your single point of contact, your Patrice & Associates pro, can do it all.

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Patrice & Associates Leadership Team

Brian K. Miller

Brian K. Miller
CEO

Jason C. Miller

Jason C. Miller
VP Franchise Development

George Wooten
Director of Franchise Operations, Award Winning Regional Developer and Lead Trainer

Brian Martin
Franchise Business Consultant, Award Winning Franchisee & Trainer

The Patrice & Associates Story

Founded decades ago, by industry pioneer Patrice Rice based on respect, excellence, service and teamwork, Patrice & Associates became the number one recruiter and staffing company management-level hospitality placement. Today Patrice continues to carry that banner, and thanks to unprecedented demand and a broad base of Patrice recruiting experts throughout North America, has expanded into other industries as well as executive search and executive placement providing even  greater opportunity for people like you to go for GREAT and get to GREAT. Expert help is a click away!

Tom Schmitt was the greatest help!

Tom Schmitt contacted me on behalf of my employer and helped me every step of the way. He even helped me organize my resume! After having contact with my employer he called and checked on me through the whole application and interviewing process! He is nothing short of amazing!!
Many thanks,
Michelle Gregory

Hospitality Recruiters Make the Best Match for You in Your Next Job!

Tom Schmitt was nothing but more than professional and courteous to me.  He originally contacted me about a company looking for a General Manager.  I was employed at the time, but not very happy in my situation.  Tom talked to me in great detail in regards to the position he had.  After careful consideration, I decided to pursue the opportunity.  He helped me create a more professional resume to present to the company.  He communicated to me on a daily basis as I went through the interview process.  I was eventually given an offer for the General Manager position.  I can honestly say that without Tom's help, I would still be in an unhappy job.   Thank you,   Roy Riddle     What kinds of jobs does a Hospitality Recruitment Specialist have for me?
Nicole, inTom Schmitt's office,  truly made the application and interview process very easy. Nicole was with me every step of the way, kept me  very focused on moving forward as well as gave me uplifting words daily. I can truly say that Nicole's guidance help me land the position I was going after!   Jennifer Reed
Tom was great to work with. He kept me informed and worked thru issues timely. He coached me for my interviews ensuring that my potential employers concerns were forefront for conversation. Should I happen to encounter someone looking to improve the employment circumstance, I will happily send them Tom’s way. Jor’l Campbell

I had been searching for a restaurant management opportunity for about 4 weeks and had very little luck.  I couldn't seem to find the "right" position or find the "right"person to help me.  Then I came across the ad from Patrice and Associates recruiting for a kitchen manager for one of their clients.  So I completed another application, submitted my resume and waited.

To my surprise, I received a phone call the next morning from Tom Schmitt, a recruiter with Patrice and Associates about an opportunity for a kitchen manager.  Tom provided great details about the position, and the company.  He asked questions about me as a potential employee and also about what interest me outside of work.  He told me he would submit my resume and he believed I would be a great fit. 3 weeks later, I am in training with this concept and thoroughly enjoy every aspect of it. Tom was right.....it is a great fit!  By using his personal knowledge of the restaurant business and his contacts gained over 20 plus years, he is a great recruiter. Theresa Coker
To my surprise, I received a phone call the next morning from Tom Schmitt ...

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