Kildare hotel wins Hotelier of the Year and Executive Head Chef of the Year at prestigious awards
Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare took home two awards at the ceremony
The four star Killashee Hotel in County Kildare has won two major awards at the IHI Hospitality Management Awards (HMAs) which took place ln the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4 on Thursday November 27.
Killashee Hotel General Manager, Ger Alley was awarded Hotelier of the Year sponsored by Broadline Group, while Phillip Gleeson was awarded Executive Head Chef of the Year sponsored by Unilever.
A third team member Paul Berry was one of the nominees for the Food & Beverage Manager of the Year. Both awards were presented by Ciara Drohan, IHI President.
The Hospitality Management Awards are a prestigious celebration of excellence within the hospitality industry. An annual event, the awards honour outstanding individuals in the hospitality industry, recognising their professionalism, dedication, leadership and innovation.
The focus is on the individuals who make the industry thrive, acknowledging both their leadership and the impact they have on shaping high standards of service, innovation, and teamwork.
Nominated by their colleagues or managers, nominees are assessed through a rigorous judging process that evaluates leadership, technical expertise, continuous learning and the innovation and enthusiasm they bring to their roles.