by Aisling Rafferty | Jul 2, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
It’s a continuous loop: hospitality businesses cry out for chefs, everyone points to different causes and solutions, nothing really happens and businesses remain in desperate need. While there are many proposed long-term action plans from governments, industry experts...
by Aisling Rafferty | Jun 12, 2019 | Blog
Excel Recruitment’s Director and ex-chef Shane Mclave discusses donning his chef whites for the first time in 12 years It’s been 12 years since I was last in the kitchen myself but as all chefs and ex-chefs will agree, your love of food never dies. So this April as I...
by Aisling Rafferty | Feb 13, 2019 | Blog
It’s 2019, and there’s never been more opportunities out there for healthcare staff to gain experience, try new disciplines and expand their skill set. Joining an agency could be the best way to do just that. Healthcare Consultant Joseph Dunleavy on 5 reasons that you...
by Aisling Rafferty | Jan 22, 2019 | Blog
Here at Excel Recruitment we always see a sharp spike of people ‘looking at their options’ in January and this year is no different. New Year is always a great time to take stock and reflect on your goals for the year ahead, particularly your career...
by Aisling Rafferty | Oct 11, 2018 | Blog
The Restaurant’s Association of Ireland has called the Budget ‘thoughtless’, a sentiment that will be shared with many in the hospitality industry this week as they begin to do the sums on how the VAT increase to 13.5% will affect their business. I, and Excel...
by Aisling Rafferty | Sep 13, 2018 | Blog
Many people within the hospitality industry lament the lack of chefs in Ireland, with everyone having their own opinions and perceptions on the reason behind the low, and falling, number of chefs working in Ireland. I myself have spoken and written about the issue...
