February Labor Numbers Inch Upward Once Again, Says Brian Miller, of Patrice & Associates

More job openings, and not enough people to fill them leave companies and candidates more selective. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported yesterday that unemployment increased slightly to 3.9% in February. The total of non-farm payroll rose by 275,000. That’s an improvement from the softer labor market we witnessed […]

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A Seasoned Chef Turned Entrepreneur Continues to Improve the Restaurant Industry, Now as a Franchisee with Patrice & Associates

A Seasoned Chef Turned Entrepreneur Continues to Improve the Restaurant Industry, Now as a Franchisee with Patrice & Associates   Forgie, the veteran chef of 25 years, knows the challenges of staffing in the restaurant industry and is dedicated to mitigating the issue with his new recruiting franchise. Glenn Forgie, […]

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Patrice & Associates Franchisee Embraces Entrepreneurial Freedom

  When Rick Weaver found himself in need of a new employment opportunity, he decided to create one for himself with his own business. Now, he works from anywhere and enjoys being responsible for his own success.   Rick Weaver became a franchise owner with Patrice & Associates in October of 2018 […]

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Patrice & Associates Eyes Michigan for Franchise Growth

With a solid foundation of successful franchisees, the hospitality recruitment franchise is looking to expand its presence across the Great Lakes State, targeting cities like Detroit, Lansing and Ann Arbor.      Patrice & Associates, a leading hospitality and executive search recruitment franchise with over 175 units, is strategically expanding […]

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How Patrice & Associates Works with First Financial to Empower New Franchisees with Innovative Funding Solutions

  Patrice & Associates (P&A) is a leading hospitality and corporate staffing franchise with over 175 units in the U.S. and Canada. Thanks to its strong brand recognition, flexible business model and growing footprint, Patrice & Associates has established itself as a leading franchise opportunity in the $212 billion staffing industry. The total investment necessary […]

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A Tight Labor Market Means It’s Time to Get Creative About Hiring and Retention

  The pace of hiring may have slowed down a bit over the course of the last few months, and employment stabilized (it had to come sometime), but that doesn’t mean that filling the positions or retaining the best employers has gotten any easier for U.S. businesses. CCG:    If […]

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Nashville’s Hospitality Industry Job Market Balancing Out With Diverse Candidate Pool.

Nashville’s hospitality industry job market starts balancing out with diverse candidate pool. Nashville’s $9.97 billion tourism industry relies heavily on a strong hospitality sector. MARTIN B. CHERRY | NASHVILLE BUSINESS JOURNAL By Julia Masters – Reporter, Nashville Business Journal Dec 8, 2023   It’s hard to find an industry hit […]

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I had a great experience with John Gatewood! He overextended his time to get me the perfect job. I would recommend him to everyone. He walked me through the process of the interview, helped me understand what my interviewer was looking for, and more than anything was a great tool. Thank you very much John, I owe you one! I would work with you again in a heartbeat. I appreciated you very much.

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Lorenzo Rivera

Lorenzo R. says he had a great experience with John!

I don’t know where to start. John absolutely is a god send. He walked me through my journey of getting a manager position at a great restaurant every step of the way. We probably talked 10 – 12 times on the phone, texted repeatedly and stayed in communication throughout the whole process. He gave me great tips for my interview and answered every question I had. Without his help I would never have had the opportunity to get this chance to work for this great company. I can’t thank him enough for everything he did for me. Thank you so much John, you’re the best!

Clay L.

Clay L. says that John Gatewood was an absolute Godsend!

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!

“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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