HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS ROLE? Four months. DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY? There isn’t one really, it changes day to day, though generally I get a lot of admin done as well as getting to make pizzas and cocktails and meet loads of lovely customers. I’m very lucky... View Article
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS ROLE? Although I have been BBQing since I was 12 years old myself and my good friend Conor Dawson formed Smokin’ Yankees BBQ as a competition BBQ team around 2014 in order to take our passion for outdoor cooking to the next level,... View Article
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS ROLE? I have been in this role for almost three months now but in the five years prior, I was working at the Old Bushmills Distillery conducting tours and whiskey tastings. DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY? Every day brings something different. On a typical... View Article
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS ROLE? 15 years DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY? I like to start the day with a bit of research, so I might Google a particular era, place or something gruesome like the effect of different poisons. I like to give my characters names before... View Article
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS ROLE? 12 and a half years. DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY? Every day is different and can be very challenging. My main aim is to ensure bedrooms are serviced to a high standard and recognise guests’ needs – making them feel welcomed and comfortable... View Article
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS ROLE? Eight months. DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY? There is no real typical day in this job. But my main focus will be to make sure the main bar is ready for service and that the staff have everything that they need to be... View Article
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS ROLE? Three months. DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY? Atypical; the draw of hospitality for me is its constant change. Aside from the administrative aspect of my role, I love the development of new ideas, working with chef and colleagues; every day I’m learning. I’m... View Article
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS ROLE? Five months. DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY? I’ll come in to set up the bar, prep for any functions or large parties later that day, and have a brief meeting with my manager discussing tasks for that day and any changes we need... View Article
DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY? I have breakfast while checking my emails before I leave the house. A typical day then consists of about eight to 10 sales calls with various on and off trade accounts. These will be broken up with phone calls and emails throughout the day. After my... View Article
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS ROLE? Three months. DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY? No two days are ever the same- working in a growing distillery within a busy gastro pub keeps me on my toes, but thankfully every day starts off with some coffee. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?... View Article
