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Ongoing Hotel Build Initiatives We are now offering guests FREE Wireless Broadband throughout the hotel. A new contemporary-style BISTRO Bar is now open! With exciting new menus and state-of-the-art Audio Visual Equipment, this completely refurbished bar has an outdoor balcony area overlooking the courtyard. THE ADJACENT BUILDING, previously residential, has been redeveloped to complement the hotel into 3 retail units and 2 apartments with a courtyard. Planning permission has been issued for a further 5 shops forming a small complex in a courtyard setting with character, charm and visitor appeal whose activities will be compatible and complementary to those of the hotel. THE FOYER/RECEPTION area has recently been refurbished to include upgrading the Front Desk system. A magnificent antique grand piano (Collard & Collard, 1901) is the centerpiece of this newly designed foyer, which was kindly donated by a long-established Carrick-on-Shannon family, for which we are very grateful.  THE REMAINING 15 of the hotel's original 20 bedrooms are currently being refurbished. A new Roof Garden is also proposed. IN ADDITION to our conferencing facilities, we have now completed an additional fully equipped state-of-the-art boardroom.
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Ongoing Management Initiatives Adopt a Road Campaign The Hotel is proud to be part of the combat litter campaign a unique initiative launched in Leitrim. Working closely with Leitrim County Council, the Hotel has 'adopted' a stretch of road and members of Bush staff equiped with high visability jackets and litter picking equipment (Supplied by Leitrim County Council) will collect litter. This campaign sees the Hotel working in partnership with other major businesses in the town. Green Irish Hotels Program The Bush is one of just 20 Irish hotels selected for pilot participation in the Green Irish Hotels Program. The objective is to establish industry benchmarks and develop a best practice environmental management system for the Irish hotels sector. The program is supported by the NDP and the EPA. Greenbox The Hotel is set to become part of the "Greenbox Network" which is a network of Eco- tourism providers. Failte Ireland Optimus Service Excellence Programme The Optimus Service Excellence progamme has been put in place to recognise and reward Irish Organisations for implementing and delivering excellence customer service. Optimus assists companies to put systems in place to continually review and improve standard of service and quality. Completion of the Irish Hotel Federations Quality Employers Programme (QEP) The Bush Hotel has successfully completed the QEP, which is a prestigious award and achievement for our Hotel. This Programme ensures best practices are in place within the company. Feile Bia The Hotel operates in partnership with the Feile Bia Programme a commitment to our guests and customers that all our meat and poultry products have been sourced locally (where possible) from quality suppliers under the Feile Bia Programme. Failte Ireland Management Development Programme 2006/07 The Hotel is delighted to participate in this programme which is running over the next few months, broadening management concepts and skills in the areas of marketing, operations, human resources and finance, some modules being held at Cornell University, New York. Work Placement Programme at the Bush The Hotel continues to be a local leader in its ongoing Programme of Work Placement in the tourism sector currently there are a number of students working within the hotel in placement areas such as Chef, Reception, Marketing, and Banqueting. Bush Hotel Environmental Management Program (EMP) Up and running successfully for over a year our Environmental Management Programme has ensured significant reduction in our total waste output and also in eliminating where possible the hotel's environmental impact in Carrick on Shannon. Partners in Business The Bush Hotel is proud to be associated with the following organisations
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Human Resources Update RECRUITMENT: Vacancies exist for Duty Managers with strong conference and banqueting background in a similar hotel environment.  Attractive remuneration package including benefits and accommodation if required. Apply to marketing@bushhotel.com. Something's Cooking at the Bush Hotel! Having worked at the Bush Hotel for a number of years, Chef, Hugh McPartland, loves his work and says "you're learning everyday. It's a job you never get bored with."Hughie hopes to share his skills with some locals in the coming weeks when he takes part in a local cookery course. One of his favourite dishes featured recently in the 'Leitrim Post'. Well done Hughie! English Classes The Bush Hotel is currently holding English classes for its non-national personnel. Emphasis is on Hotel/Guest English and it is hoped that good attendance at the classes will continue and this will be a huge success. Happy Staff Work Well! The ethos of the hotel is "happy staff work well" and this is achieved by a number of initiatives, including a mentoring program, QEP program and a management supported Sports & Social Club and of course our competitive remuneration. Various events and outings arranged through the Sports & Social Club are open to all staff.  These social occasions are mainly informal in a friendly, relaxed environment and help to encourage good communication within the workforce. Various flags representing the identity of our 74 hard-working, conscientious employees from 15 different countries are to be found in our newly refurbished Reception Area.
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