When it comes to a career choice, the pathway starts with a passion for the subject. Operations manager at Hayfield Manor Hotel John Burchill says that in tourism you get to build great relationships with customers, some that last generations. John Burchill is operations manager at Hayfield Manor Hotel, a luxury five-star establishment in Cork that he describes as being a 365-day-a-year, 24/7 human business. You become part of the life of that family — we have since celebrated all their children’s Christenings at the hotel.”There are 21 nationalities working at Hayfield Manor Hotel. He approached Hayfield Manor for a work placement and when he finished those studies, went on to do a degree in hospitality management at the same college.

Source: Irish Examiner October 16, 2024 13:01 UTC