This article is from page 20 of the 2005-10-18 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 20 JPG
DOONBEG golf course will host an open day at the Old Ground Hotel on November 5, as part of their recruitment drive.
80 new jobs are set to be created next year at the Greg Norman de- signed course. Work on the next stage of the $150 million development is about to commence.
The new _ facilities which includes a spa, res- taurants, bars and mem- ber facilities are due to open in Spring 2006.
There are a wide range of facilities on offer at the internationally renowned course, including restau- rant manager, spa man- ager, fitness room per- sonnel and bartenders.
Other areas where em- ployees are being sought include the kitchen, ac- counts administration and front office. The west Clare golf course cur- rently employs 50 people and this number is ex- pected to rise to 130 once the new facilities open.
While most positions are full-time there will also be some seasonal work during the high season April through October. “We believe that the opportunities available at Doonbeg offer success- ful candidates meaning- ful and really worthwhile employment in a profes- sional environment.
“Training will be an important component of all jobs. In anticipation of interest from all over the country we have been sourcing possible accom- modation in the area so we are confident that will not be a problem,” said Barry O’Connor assist- ant general manager at WeKomeyLbloy
Doonbeg will also hold an open day on October 22 in the community hall Doonbeg. Any interested applicants are invited to bring an updated copy of their C.V. to the Old Ground Hotel between 9.00 am and 5.00pm, and to the community hall, Doonbeg between 9.00am and 2.00pm.