Meet Catherine O’Mahony, Food & Beverage Training Specialist & IHI Award Nominee

Food & Beverage Training Specialist at Cork International Hotel, Catherine O’Mahony is a finalist in the ‘Hospitality Employee of the Year’ category at this year’s Irish Hospitality Institute Hospitality Management Awards which take place on 24th November 2022.

We caught up with Catherine to find out more about his hospitality journey in advance of the awards.

How did you start your career in hospitality?

I started my career in hospitality when I did a cert course in college nearly 30 years ago, since then I have loved working in the hotel industry.

In 5 years I hope to be still with Trigon Hotels doing what I enjoy best, dealing with the public and training new staff members and still having fun.

What is your favourite thing about your role?

I have worked as a Senior Food & Beverage Supervisor for the last few years, but recently I have taken on a new role as a Food & Beverage Training

Specialist in which I am involved in training new team members as well as other team member who wish to progress in their career within the Hotel. I enjoy sharing my knowledge I have learnt over the years with others.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to pursue a career in hospitality management?

My advice for someone who wishes to reach a senior position in hospitality is to enjoy participating in all aspect of hospitality and remember everyday is a learning day and do not be afraid to get stuck in.

What do you like about working with Trigon Hotels?

I have worked at Cork International Hotel for 11 years and I have learnt a lot as well as building a lot of friendships over the years. There are also opportunities to develop and be recognised here, I have done the “Train the Trainer” course within the hotel which helps me with my present role.

I have also received the employee of the year for last year.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In 5 years I hope to be still with Trigon Hotels doing what I enjoy best, dealing with the public and training new staff members and still having fun.

Best of luck to all our Trigon Hotels nominees at this years IHI Hospitality Management Awards.

Young Manager of the Year – Edel Kavanagh
Sales & Marketing Manager of the Year – Megan Pardy
Finance Manager of the Year – Julie Daly
Hospitality Employee of the Year – Sabina Krkic
Hotel General Manager of the Year – Roger Russell

To find out more about a career at Trigon Hotels, click here.

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Meet Catherine O’Mahony- IHI Award Nominee