Killarney

By Michelle Crean
<h3>The Head Chef of a popular Killarney hotel has been appointed as the Irish ambassador of a global food movement which seeks to drive change in the industry.</h3>
Chad Byrne, who works in the Brehon Hotel, is thrilled to lead the new role for Fair Kitchens to help change in the food and hospitality industry.
&#8220;The movement optimises what I value. Change by demonstrating a healthier culture makes for a healthier business, creating a fairer and more inclusive workplace to attract and retain talent for today and the future,&#8221; Chad told the Killarney Advertiser.
&#8220;It&#8217;s an honour that our kitchen policies have been noticed globally. Our retention rates with chefs at the Brehon, our&nbsp;work-life balance structure, investing in our team to grow, and initiatives such as Chef Collab and County Cooking Championships has put us on the map,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;But this is also a testament to our owners and our management who encourage these values, without them it&#8217;s just not possible.&#8221;
Chad explained that he got involved because he understands the importance of respect and inclusion in a kitchen.
&#8220;You get the best from those around you when you listen to their ideas, respect those ideas, and challenge in a positive way to be the best they can. Generally speaking, I&#8217;ve had a positive experience in my career. I&#8217;ve been lucky to work with, and learn from, some of the best in the business. And I&#8217;ve watched them and how they work with and lead their teams. If you invest your time and energy in others, they&#8217;ll give it back to you in spades.&#8221;
Energy and enthusiasm are the most important traits he looks for.
&#8220;What I look for in my kitchen is energy and enthusiasm so taking the time to make sure your staff are content is crucially important in keeping their loyalty. Work-life balance and having freedom to express yourself and encourage others, that&#8217;s what Fair Kitchens is about &#8211; creating a workplace where everyone is respected, they can enjoy their jobs and are allowed to be the best they can.&#8221;

Head Chef named Irish ambassador for Fair Kitchens

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