Level 5 Restrictions – How can FCP help
As of midnight, Wednesday October 21st, all of Ireland was placed on Level 5 Restrictions. Ireland has now returned to a state of lockdown that is similar to March 2020. As these new restrictions would be extremely difficult for most establishments, the Tánaiste indicated that the hospitality sector should come back in a few weeks’ […]
Choice Talks 003 – Brian Bowler, GM, The Montenotte Hotel
In this video we asked General Manager of the Montenotte Hotel, Brian Bowler about the challenges of reopening the hotel during the COVID19 pandemic. We discussed the safety precautions in place, obstacles they had to overcome and the future challenges facing the hospitality sector. To find out more about the Montenotte Hotel visit – https://www.themontenottehotel.com
Choice Talks 002 – Barry Francis talks about reopening ‘The Wilder’
In this video we ask Barry Francis about the challenges of reopening the Wilder hotel during the COVID19 pandemic. We discuss the safety precautions made, obstacles overcome and future challenges in for the hospitality sector. To find out more about the Wilder Townhouse visit – https://www.thewilder.ie/en/
Reopening Hotels Part Six: Kitchens
Hotels are scheduled to reopen on Monday 29th June in Ireland. In part six of our ‘Reopening Hotels’ series we examine what measures need to be considered for hotel kitchens. Kitchen & Food Handling Personnel Ensure that all employees are being trained in any new COVID-19 standard operating procedures adopted by the business. Keep a […]
Reopening Hotels Part Five: Weddings
Hotels are scheduled to reopen on Monday 29th June in Ireland. In part five of our ‘Reopening Hotels’ series we examine what measures need to be considered for Weddings. On Arrival Avoid making direct contact with doors, guests should enter the property through doors that are automated or manually operated by an employee. Hand sanitiser […]
Reopening Hotels Part 4: Restaurants & Bars
Hotels are scheduled to reopen on Monday 29thJune in Ireland. In part five of our ‘Reopening Hotels’ series we examine what measures need to be considered for Weddings. Management should aim to meet, or exceed, HSE guidelines throughout all food & beverage areas including restaurants, bars, lounges, etc. To achieve this, the following steps should […]
Reopening Hotels Part 3: Guest & Employee Health
Hotels are scheduled to reopen on Monday 29thJune in Ireland. We have been in regular contact with our clients in the hospitality industry and a recurring concern has been how to open up safely. At First Choice Purchasing we have first-hand experience of the challenges presented by COVID19. Through our partnership with the NHI and […]
Personal Protective Equipment – Frankie Whelehan
Credit: @roisinmburke | The Business Post Frankie Whelehan, the veteran hotelier, has been supplying 260 nursing homes with personal protective equipment in recent weeks to plug the gap between demand and state supplies. His First Choice purchasing group, which usually supplies hotels, bars, restaurants and care homes with food, stationery and other requirements, began to […]
Reopening Hotels Part 2: Guest Journey & PPE
Hotels are scheduled to reopen on Monday 29thJune in Ireland. We have been in regular contact with our clients in the hospitality industry and a recurring concern has been how to open up safely. At First Choice Purchasing we have first-hand experience of the challenges presented by COVID19. Through our partnership with the NHI and […]
Reopening Hotels Part 1: Cleaning Protocols
As Ireland’s largest procurement company, First Choice Purchasing are in a privileged position to be partners to a sizeable portion of the nation’s hotels. During these unprecedented times we have been in daily contact with both hotels and suppliers. The feedback we have received has been centred around the uncertainty about the guidelines for reopening […]
