Chris Flournory, Senior Recruiter with Patrice & Associates, has helped many restaurant managers find jobs throughout his career. Chris’s dedication to helping people find jobs is exemplified by the two testimonials below. Chris and his family just moved to Denver which is a perfect example of how you can do […]
Patrice Rice Puts America’s Hospitality Professionals to Work and Ambitious Entrepreneurs into Business Ownership DUNKIRK, Md. – February, 2010 – The first female Captain to navigate the waters of America’s famed Chesapeake Bay is throwing the sinking U.S. job market a life raft. With more than 600 management positions […]
This article is very interesting and a growing segment of the market that most hospitality managers do not consider. Keeping up with industry trends can often create career opportunities never before explored. LARKSPUR, Colo. — For many years, America’s campgrounds and RV parks were simply designated areas where people could pitch […]
Sizzler Restaurants.– one of my husband’s all time favorites! We were on vacation last year in Utah. Derek went to Sizzler’s website to see if there were any restaurants along our route. He was so excited when he found one that he planned our trip the next day around the […]
This Nation has just gone through a tough economic time, only surpassed by 1929. I found myself jobless for the first time in 25 years. The people at Patrice and Associates, specifically Stella Hernandez and Bernice Gregorieff, pushed me to remain positive because they knew they’d find me a great […]
The most powerful tools a recruiter can have—even before he or she masters tactics—is immediacy and proactivity. To do a thing immediately, acting in anticipation of future problems, needs or changes. A few Examples: You have a new job order? If it’s workable, recruit for it—make a submission happen—market someone in […]
In dozens of states, Gary couldn’t light up before tucking into his meat-lover’s pizza, as he did at this Restaurant & Bar this week. But in North Carolina, the nation’s leading tobacco producer, limits on indoor smoking have lagged behind those in much of the country. That changes Saturday, when smoking […]
The December Franchise class was our largest class to date! Patrice & Associates sent 4 trainers to make sure everyone received all the attention they needed. Please visit our FlickR account to see additional pictures and the names of all those attending. This was a fun class! So many different […]
A fast food restaurant manager went to the extreme in training his staffers on how to handle a hold-up situation: his method scared paying customers and earned a serious reprimand from local police. A manager of a Sonic in St. Joseph, MO recently staged a lunchtime mugging, recruiting someone to […]
There are not enough words to describe the man and the professional John is. I was in a difficult spot in my career and personal life. I thought I was done being a chef. Out of the blue John found me from an old application. I wasn’t trying to hear the same old spill that I’ve heard times before. Something in my gut said to stay and hear John out. John worked tirelessly and kept in constant communication, and I stayed the course with him. He even put his name on the line to get me in front of a higher up. Long story short I’m now in a better situation than I could have imagined. I will always recommend John to fellow chefs he wasn’t just lip service, John cares. And I appreciate him beyond words.
Michael B. doesn’t have enough words to describe John Gatewood’s professionalism!
I had a wonderful experience working with John to advance my career; he’s very attentive and professional. My first time trying to find a position with him was short-lived because the position had closed right when we moved forward. A month later, out of pure dedication to my success, he reached out, saying he didn’t like how our last attempt went and that if I was still in the market, he had another opportunity for me to look at. Now, John wasn’t just throwing useless positions at me to close a deal, so to speak. There was genuine effort to remember things about me that we discussed, my goals and personality, to present to me what would be nothing short of a perfect position where I and my new employer would be able to build a long term, positive relationship. I can tell Mr. Gatewood looks to place people where they will feel valued and stick around, not have you coming to look for another position in six months. If I have anyone looking to advance their career, I will definitely refer them to John, and I’m certain they will be pleased with the experience!
Mikael P.
Mikeal P. says that working with John Gatewood was a wonderful experience!
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Sara Smith
“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!”