Keeling Gold Medal Awards 2016

Keeling Gold Medal Awards 2016

The Keeling Gold Medal Awards took place on September 27th 2016 in Lyrath Estate Co. Kilkenny. Now in their 28th year, The Gold Medal Awards are regarded as the leading independent awards within Irish Hospitality. Presented by Hotel and Catering Review, the night...
Grocery Salary Survey 2016

Grocery Salary Survey 2016

Excel Recruitment have been recruiting for the Irish Grocery Market for over 15 years. Our Grocery Team is comprised of former Grocery Managers who know the industry inside out. This guide was is designed to give our clients and candidates a guide as to the current...
Tips for Interview Presentations

Tips for Interview Presentations

SWOT Analysis and Powerpoint presentations are increasingly demanded by employers during the interview stage. Nikki Murran, Head of Grocery Retail at Excel Recruitment wrote this blog as a source to help her candidates prepare for a variety of different job...
The Chef Crisis : Opinion Piece

The Chef Crisis : Opinion Piece

It has been widely publicised in the media that the shortage of chefs is approaching crisis point. One thing that we’ve noticed while surveying, is that in many cases this shortage can be traced back to the pay scale for Chef de Parties. In most cases a Chef de Partie...
SWOT analysis and templates

SWOT analysis and templates

A SWOT Analysis/Matrix has become a common prerequisite for interviews. A SWOT analysis allows an employer to quickly ascertain the candidates understanding of their business, and the practical changes they could potentially bring. An acronym for Strengths,...
How To Keep Your Job Search Private

How To Keep Your Job Search Private

The below tips come directly from Managing Director Barry Whelan. He discusses how you can enjoy peace of mind in your job search, without having a detrimental impact on your current position. When you’re looking for a job while in a job, the last thing you may want...