Lavinia was nominated by her employer the Glenview Hotel and Leisure Club, Wicklow
Lavinia Byrne, Restaurant Supervisor at Glenview Hotel and Leisure Club has been announced as the 24/25 Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Wicklow Branch ‘Employee of the Year’.
The announcement was made at an awards lunch in Glenview Hotel & Leisure Club, where guests gathered to celebrate and recognise nominees from hotels and guesthouses across Wicklow who have made an outstanding contribution to their workplace.
Congratulating Lavinia on the award, IHF Wicklow Branch Representative, Joesph Scott-Lennon said the judges highlighted Lavinia’s ability to adapt, her awareness of the importance of ensuring the guests are looked after and openness to working with team members across the hotel
At the event, IHF President, Michael Magner congratulated all nominees and spoke about the exceptional people within the sector whose contribution to tourism and hospitality is key to its success as Ireland’s largest indigenous employer, supporting over 270,000 livelihoods – including over 14,700 jobs throughout Wicklow.
Lavinia has worked at the Glenview Hotel and Leisure Club for the last six years as Restaurant Supervisor where she is responsible for the breakfast team. As part of her role, Lavinia is dedicated to training new members of the team when they come in, including training students who join the team for work experience and through our international student programme. Colleagues say, “Her dedication, hard work and commitment to excellence in hospitality have truly set her apart.”
Other presentations on the day included a ‘Rising Star Award’ to William Gregory, Maintenance at Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge and a ‘Highly Commended Award’ to Kevin Bishop, Bartender at the Arklow Bay Hotel.
The IHF Wicklow Branch extends its gratitude to the expert judging panel comprised of Eileen Cullen, Director of Kildare/Wicklow ETB and Dara Cruise, Group General Manager, Neville Park Hotels, who had the difficult job of selecting a winner from the nominees.
The members of the IHF Wicklow Branch now wish Lavinia the very best of luck as she goes on to represent them at the upcoming National IHF Employee of the Year Awards which will be held during the IHF’s Annual Conference which will take place at the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney in late February.
