About – Steering Group

Steering Group Role

Provide the strategic direction and control for the network and oversee network performance
Guide the network manager in managing the network
Provide a link between the contracting organisation and member companies
Oversee and score tenders received for the provision of services to the network. This canbe assigned to a procurement sub-committee of the Steering Group.
Sign off on all expenditures from the network
Members can be a representative of a public body (e.g. SOLAS, County Enterprise Board) however they cannot be in receipt of any benefits financially or otherwise from the network. They can act advisory capacity only
Provide administration resource to manage the network
Report to the contracting organisation and the network steering group
Manage finances/budgets
Implement a fair and transparent procurement process, seek tenders, negotiate with suppliers
Plan and organise events
Communicate with member companies
Submit reports to Skillnets
Adhere to Skillnets branding guidelines
Participate in training as required by Skillnets
Perform other roles and responsibilities as may be decided by the Steering Group
Conduct all network duties in accordance with the guidelines

Industry Steering Committee

Niamh O’Malley

Network Manager

Restaurant & Hospitality Skillnet

Adrian Cummins

Network Promoter

Restaurants Association of Ireland

Angelika Bryniak

Network Administrator

Restaurants Association of Ireland

Liam Edwards

Steering Group Member

Jim Edwards Bar & Restaurant

Aprilanna Baker

Steering Group Member

Dinkins Bakery

Mark McGowan

Steering Group Member

Scholars Townhouse

Carmel Hurley

Steering Group Member

Brook Foods

Catriona Sheehan

Steering Group Member

The Fota Collection

Ann O’Leary

Steering Group Member

The Gleneagle Group

Tina Maree

Steering Group Member

Irish Hospitality Institute

Lorraine Heskin

Steering Group Member

Gourmet Food Parlour

Anne Callinan

Steering Group Member

Armada Hotel