Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa

Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, a renowned luxury hotel and spa in Clonakilty, Cork, is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences. When they needed to hire a Chef De Partie, they explored international recruitment but required expert guidance to navigate Ireland’s employment permit system for the first time. They needed a recruitment partner who could not only identify the right candidate but also provide structured support for compliance and onboarding.

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With Recruitroo’s assistance, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa successfully hired a talented Chef De Partie, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from candidate selection to integration into their team.

Although Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa had experience in hiring skilled hospitality professionals, this was their first time engaging with Ireland’s employment permit system. Their key challenges included:

• Understanding work permit requirements – Needed expert guidance to ensure compliance.
• Verifying candidate skills remotely – Required assurance that the Chef De Partie had the right culinary expertise.‍
• Managing onboarding and relocation – Wanted a seamless transition to integrate the new hire smoothly.

Before working with Recruitroo, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa faced common concerns:

• Lack of experience with work permits – Needed step-by-step support to navigate the system.
• Uncertainty around hiring internationally – Wanted assurance that the process would be smooth and successful.
• Avoiding hiring risks – Required confidence that the new hire would be the right fit.

They sought a recruitment partner who could:

• Guide them through compliance – Ensuring a successful work permit application.
• Provide in-depth candidate screening – Guaranteeing culinary expertise before hiring.‍
• Support onboarding and relocation – Making the transition stress-free for both employer and employee.

Recruitroo’s structured approach removed complexity and made international hiring a seamless experience.

1. Expert Compliance Guidance: Navigating the Work Permit Process

• Provided clear, step-by-step support for work permit applications.
• Ensured full compliance with Irish employment regulations.

2. Thorough Candidate Screening: Ensuring the Right Fit

• Conducted detailed skill assessments to verify culinary expertise.
• Provided video demonstrations of candidates’ abilities before hiring decisions were made.

3. Full-Service Onboarding: A Stress-Free Transition

• Assisted with visa processing and relocation logistics.
• Provided ongoing support to help the new hire integrate smoothly into the team.

Following this success, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa is now well-positioned to:

• Expand their international hiring strategy – Confidently source skilled hospitality talent when needed.
• Ensure a seamless process for future hires – With Recruitroo’s structured approach.
• Maintain high service standards – By securing top-tier talent through trusted recruitment partnerships.

Thanks to Recruitroo, what started as a complex and unfamiliar process has become a straightforward, reliable solution for sourcing exceptional international talent.