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PROFILE
MEET THE TEAM LEADING IRISH COMPANY EXCEL RECRUITMENT FIELDS A STRONG TEAM OF SPECIALISTS WITH DIVERSE CAREERS IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. THEIR EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE WILL HELP OWNERS AND MANAGERS TO SOURCE THE IDEAL CANDIDATES TO MEET THE EVER CHANGING NEEDS OF OUR GROWING INDUSTRY.
SHANE MCLAVE
EILEEN LANGAN RIZVI
LAURENCE RODGERS
JOHNATHON ARMSTRONG
Shane is Excel Recruitment’s General Manager across Hotel & Catering, Healthcare, Industrial and Temporary Recruitment divisions. Shane began his career in 1995 as a Commis Chef. He rose to the position of Head Chef before branching out into the recruitment sector in 2006. He has since managed some of the best known recruitment companies in Ireland. Shane’s speciality lies in his capacity to understand the many facets of hospitality and his ability to source candidates for specific areas. Shane has worked in recruitment for almost a decade. He is currently leading Excel’s Hospitality business through its busiest period since the company was established.
Eileen is a Senior Hospitality Consultant with Excel. She boasts over a decade of recruitment experience within the hospitality industry, as well as a strong background working in hotels. Eileen began her career with Ryan Hotels and from there she carved out a successful career in some of the most prestigious properties in the business, including The Gresham Hotel, The Jury’s Group and The Royal Marine Hotel. Eileen also has extensive experience in restaurant and franchise food management. Starting in recruitment in 2005, Eileen still holds close ties and relationships with some of her original clients, which is a testament to her strong people skills and her reputation as an affable recruiter and staffing solutions provider.
Laurence is the newest addition to the hospitality recruitment team at Excel. With over 15 years’ experience in hospitality, many of which were at management level, Laurence has a strong working knowledge of the industry, as well as the mindset and skill it takes to succeed. By transferring this knowledge into recruitment and combining it with strong account management experience, Laurence has become a proactive recruiter within the Excel team. Together with Eileen, Laurence caters for the staffing requirements for all areas within the hotel, restaurant and corporate catering businesses.
An assertive problem solver and experienced recruiter, Johnathon runs Excel’s temporary recruitment team for the hospitality industry. He is the longest serving temporary hospitality recruiter in Ireland, with over a decade of experience working on delivering temporary staffing solutions. With just an hour or a day’s notice, Johnathon can source candidates for our extensive client list. His background in restaurant management, particularly his high volume and fine dinning experience, has given him a thorough understanding of our clients and their demands. He has organised staffing solutions for high profile festivals and events, five star properties, and blue chip corporate catering companies.
For further information, visit www.jobsatexcel.ie, email info@excelrecruitment.com, or call (01) 871 7676.
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