Waterford Leader Partnership

Failte Ireland Bar Skills Course  

The Local Employment Service, in conjunction with Failte Ireland, recently organized a Bar Service Skills Training Programme in Dungarvan. (June – August, 2008)

Failte Ireland “Return to Work” programmes are the first step on the road to working in the exciting and challenging tourism and hospitality industry. Failte Ireland’s highly skilled instructors provided the participants with key skills in their quest for employment in the areas of cash handling; draught dispense system; service of spirits; bar food service; legal aspects; glassware; service of bottled beers; cocktails and hot drinks.

Training was held in the Park Hotel and the participants now have the new skills and confidence to apply for a wide variety of locally based, flexible jobs in a range of sectors within the tourism and hospitality industry. With many visitors visiting County Waterford each year, the opportunity to up-skill those interested in working in the exciting Tourism industry is invaluable.

The LES is a free and confidential service for job seekers (in receipt of Social Welfare) offering a wide range of supports, including CV preparation; assistance with Job Applications and securing places on Training Programmes (including FAS courses). Forthcoming Training opportunities for the remainder of 2008 include Business Operations and Customer Excellence; Skills for Employment Programme; Successfully Interviewing Skills. Contact the LES @ 058-45750 for further information.