‘Best Employees’ from Midlands and Cork
The Irish Hotels Federation continues to roll out finalists in its “Employee of the Year” programme with the announcement of winners in Cork and the Midlands. The nation-wide competition has given hoteliers an opportunity to recognise outstanding employees in their areas and to generate local publicity.
Dimuthu Kankanamge, chef de partie at Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone has been announced as the Midlands Branch “Employee of the Year”. The announcement was made at an awards lunch at Kilkea Castle, Kildare, where guests gathered to celebrate and recognise 15 nominees from hotels and guesthouses across the region.
Dimuthu came to Ireland just over a year ago from Sri Lanka and started working as chef de partie at the Radison Blu Hotel, Athlone as part of the Group International Chef Programme.
Other presentations on the day included a “Highly Commended Award” to Kate Doyle, Food and Beverage Server and Receptionist at the Clanard Court Hotel, Kildare.
Pictured are Matt O’Connor, vice president of the Irish Hotels Federation; Aidan O’Sullivan, Midlands Branch chair; Dimuthu Kankanamge; and Michael Magner, president of the Irish Hotels Federation.
Nathan Sweeney, Front Office Supervisor at Hayfield Manor, is the Cork Branch “Employee of the Year”. Nathan started in Hayfield Manor as a day porter in the summer of 2022, before then moving to the restaurant and reception.
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