Eoin Henry Whelan Director of Food & Beverage
I started as a dishwasher in a Holiday Inn in Michigan, USA when I was 16. I was fascinated by the chaos in the kitchen, the shouting, bad language, etc.… but I was really pulled in by to camaraderie between the kitchen staff despite the hot environment and tough conditions. After I had the taste of hospitality, I was hooked and pursued it as a passion from there on out, but on the other side of the pass. I chose hospitality because it suited my personality. I am very passionate, and I love to talk to people, so this was an environment I believed I would thrive in because I was hungry to know more and develop myself and I think that each positive experience has outweighed any of the negative stereotypes of our industry. I like to spend time with my family whenever I can. When they let me, I try to get out and play golf! I also, not surprisingly, enjoy trying out new restaurants and bars here in the city and trying to get inspiration whenever I can. Throw yourself into this industry because there are no free lunches. Everyone you see in the roles you aspire to, have worked extremely hard to get there, so take every opportunity which is given. Its not an easy road but I find it extremely fulfilling and couldn’t see myself in any other industry.
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