Great Place To Work

Certification

Great Places to Work certified for 3 consecutive years: 2024, 2025 and 2026

As part of FBD Hotels and Resorts, Killashee is recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Hospitality in Ireland 2025.

Awarded Expert Level 2026 accreditation under the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Quality Employer Programme.

We have been certified as an Outstanding Employer for 2026 as part of Fáilte Ireland’s Employer Excellence Programme

Workplace Culture

At Killashee we embody a culture defined by five core values that guide everythign we do:

1. Think About the Guest: we prioritise the experience of every guest, anticipating their needs and exceeding expectations.

2. Be Respectful: We treat everyone with dignity, fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding.

3. Work as One: Collaboration is key, we work seamlessly together to achieve our common goals.

4. Be the Best: Continues improvement is our mantra. We strive to be leaders in our industry.

5. Own it and Deliver it: We take ownership of our responsibilities and deliver exceptional results with pride.

Staff engagement is at the heart of our approach, fostered through regular team events, social activities, appreciation days, internal initiatives and committees focused on culture, charity work, wellbeing and green projects.

We value and celebrate the contributions of our employees through a range of structured recognition programmes including Employee of the Month awards, Going the Extra mile certification for showcasing our company core values, employee reward points system.

We take pride in giving back to our local community through volunteering initiatives, including supporting Naas Tidy Towns in its efforts to enhance and preserve the local environment.

Training & Development

We are committed to continuous professional development, providing structured, role-specific training programmes that support employees in building their skills and expertise.  

Our Grow & Climb Programme promotes internal career progression, enabling employees to develop their capabilities and pursue advancement opportunities within the organisation.

Employees also have access to external learning and development opportunities, including participation in the Coaching Culture Programme delivered by Invision, which supports the enhancement of leadership, coaching, and personal development skills.

Wellbeing

Employee wellbeing is a key priority, supported through a range of initiatives designed to promote health, balance, and overall wellbeing.

We provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through the IHF offering confidential support and guidance to employees.

Flexible working arrangements help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Additional wellbeing benefits and initiatives include:

Membership to Leisure Centre facilities including swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi.

Health and fitness programmes, including organised classes and wellness activities.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered to perform at their best.