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Bē was founded in 2016 by John Fingleton, a passionate Hospitality professional with more than 25 years of experience. Back then, he had the simple goal of helping people find their way in the hospitality industry while working with nurturing and caring organisations who seek to build stronger and highly trained teams committed to delivering and exceeding guests’ expectations.
We set out to achieve this by gaining an in-depth understanding of both the needs and desires of the people and organisations in the industry and working with their best interests at heart.
Our mission is to inspire the people and organisations involved in Hospitality to build a more sustainable industry, i.e. one that focuses on the synergies between training and developing teams who in turn will deliver and exceed the guests’ expectations.
Our vision is to ignite the transformation in the hospitality industry with innovation, partnership, and ecosystem-building activities.
Our Philosophy: We have a unique way of looking at the way the Hospitality industry works, by putting guests, organisations, and people at the centre of everything we do. We bring a caring and nurturing mindset and impeccable professionalism that is reflected in our relationships with our clients as well as candidates.
We put people first: We recognise that Hospitality runs on passion, motivation, and dedication. The key is to ensure that people enjoy their jobs so much that commitment and excellence come naturally. In organisations, this happens when each person in the team feels purposeful and motivated. The secret sauce behind returning guests is more than just grand properties – it lies in the simple act of investing in people. We make this happen by fostering relationships between people and businesses in this field.
We focus on creating lasting partnerships: We recognise that there are clear benefits of playing the long-term game for the people and organisations we work with. When it comes to career management, organisations must be committed to passionately and professionally training their people. This needs to happen despite the possibility that they will leave them to work with someone else, but quite possibly return to them in the future in a more senior role. For the people, it’s about being committed to spending at least 18 months in a role developing the skills and experience needed to be ready to take the next step forward in their career when the correct position is available.
We believe that Hospitality is all about exceeding guests’ expectations: We know that success in hospitality is inseparably tied to turning your random customers into brand ambassadors. Just meeting customer expectations is not enough; you need to be able to exceed their expectations and leave them with a burning desire to come back repeatedly with friends and family. The first step in this direction is to understand what guests really want – i.e. both their stated and unstated needs. The next step is to invest in building a motivated, passionate and committed team that delivers those needs every time.
Bē is an experience, a community, and above all, a family. We bring a caring and nurturing mindset and impeccable professionalism that is reflected in our relationships with our clients as well as candidates. As an organisation in the Hospitality industry, you will gain by associating with Bē only if you share our core values and beliefs. Our exclusive screening process ensures that we work with like-minded clients; that is, they believe in putting people first because they know that it is indispensable to keep their guests returning to them. They understand that they are in the business of delighting guests, and that makes people their most significant assets. That’s why they look up to Bē to benefit from our exceptional Talent Sourcing and Talent Management solutions.
Our professionally screened, assessed, and trained hospitality professionals are not only competent and capable but also passionate and committed. This sets us apart from the crowd. Join us if you seek to refine and augment your existing teams, improve team motivation, and increase staff retention the Bē way. We help you achieve the highest levels of hospitality service and standards.
Raise your potential to secure the right fit for your organisation by benchmarking relevant candidates and their profiles against the industry standards. Rely on our objective screening methodology to source candidates who can create synergy with your brand values and goals. Never again fall into the trap of hiring people who fail to delight guests or are not aligned with your work ethics.
Our in-depth screening process helps us to understand the long term career goals of candidates, which then seamlessly translates into less new hires in senior positions. We help you to create a future senior team that is already oriented to your company culture. You will never have to worry about putting misfit or incompetent people in important positions ever again.
We are with you every step of the way and are invested in seeing you grow and flourish. Once you join our family, you belong and reap the benefits forever. Your career is our priority, and so are your passion, skills, and talent. We align these elements to craft a tailor-made journey that fulfils your goals. Bē uses a unique combination of screening professionals, training them, and matching them with nurturing employers to fuel rewarding careers.
Whether you are looking to get started with the Hospitality industry, secure a better job, get a promotion, gain a new experience, or get professional expertise in planning to fulfil your long term career goals, we work with you every step of the way. We gain insights into your professional and personal goals while highlighting the skills to be developed to help you progress and gain promotions faster.
When it comes to your career, you shouldn’t have to settle. We have an extensive network of handpicked partner organisations who have proven themselves to be reliable and nurturing employers. We not only work with you to secure opportunities with our partners, but we will also educate you on each one of them. This way, we can identify the employers you will enjoy working with as well as excel in professionally.
No matter where you start, Bē is here to help you for a lifetime of meaningful career opportunities. Whether you are at the entry-level, mid-level, or senior level, we have opportunities that no one else can offer. We are proud to be in a unique position in the Hospitality industry to meet your specific career needs. Our professionally managed career development services keep your career stable, strong and growing.
We are committed to seeing you succeed and do what it takes to achieve the same. We understand your goals and needs and will provide you with access to our online training academy. We will also make sure to align you with organisations that will commit to your ongoing training and development. This way, we help you to effortlessly thrive in the competitive Hospitality industry while staying rooted in your passion and goals.
At Bē, we recognise that building strong, passionate, and committed teams is the key to success, especially in Hospitality. We also understand that people are not just a cog in the wheel – they have personal and professional goals of their own. Therefore, managing their career development with them and for them is indispensable. This is where we come in.
Highly skilled professionals are already scarce in the Hospitality industry. By working with people with their long-term careers in mind and monitoring the industry trends, we help you stay ahead of your competition through improved staff retention. This empowers the management to invest in their people for training and development, knowing that their goals are in alignment.
Bē works with focused and committed people to secure them rewarding jobs and prosperous careers in the hospitality industry. Managing your career and aligning it with your personal and professional goals is at the forefront of all our decisions. Whether you are looking to kick start a career or take the next steps in developing your career in the Hospitality industry, we are here for you. By joining Bē, you will never have to worry again about ending up in an unfulfilling job, working with an inattentive employer, or failing to align your career path with your long-term goals.
We typically have opportunities each year for:
Profile Test: We have broken the assessment tests down into three separate and equally important sections. This will allow you to take them one at a time. You only need about 10 to 20 minutes per test. However, it is imperative that you find the time to complete all three sections:
Likewise, if you choose to take all the three and have 40 mins to spare, you can simply complete all of them at once.
Profile Building: Once you have completed the assessment centre, we will invite you to start building your profile through our platform. Once we have your profile complete we will share this with the Clubs to secure you interviews.
What we will need the following from you ay this stage.
Enrollment Form: You will need to sign our Enrollment Form which we will send to you electronically.
The Following Costs Will Apply Only If You Have Been Successfully Hired.
Police Clearance fee payable to police/agency.
The Republic of Ireland – No Charge.
Northern Ireland/United Kingdom – £45.00.
US Embassy Appointment Fee – payable to US Consulate.
Visa processing fee $190.
Recommended spending money:
To tide you over for the first 2 to 3 weeks you will need $800.
Please note:
You will be refunded your police clearance fee and visa cost within the first month of your employment.
Payable in Irish currency or Euro at the current exchange rate.
Our Country Clubs ideally look for the following criteria when choosing who to hire.
The majority of clubs are located on the East Coast of Florida in:
We do have one club located on the West Coast of Florida located in:
We usually host face-to-face interviews with specific clubs on specific dates and times during the month of July in Dublin. We also host Skype interviews with specific clubs on specific dates and times during the month of August.
Dress appropriately and look neat and presentable. A suit is always recommended for male candidates, but the bare minimum to appear professional is to wear a shirt and tie with trousers and shoes.
Avoid bright colours and patterned clothes – try sticking to colours like grey, white and blue as these are more professional and show sophistication and maturity. We also recommend not wearing excessive jewellery, ensuring your hair and nails are clean and neat and paying attention to your body language.
Be Punctual: The number one rule of any interview is to not be late. Always ensure that you are on time. Being punctual shows that you have respect for other people’s time, and that you appreciate them making time to see you. Being late creates an immediate negative impression which may lead prospective employers to think that you are unreliable and tardy. If you are visiting a venue you aren’t familiar with, give yourself an extra 15 – 30 minutes to allow for any unexpected traffic or in case you get lost.
Be Well-mannered: Greet your interviewer(s) by standing up and instigating a firm handshake with a warm smile. This will illustrate great professionalism as well as favourable etiquette. One of the most important, and often a determining factor of the interview’s outcome, is the use of cell phones. We can’t stress this enough, switch off your Mobile before entering the interview. Not doing so could cost you the position. Be mindful of your language and avoid swearing, offensive jokes, or bad-mouthing others.
Prepare Well: It is crucial that you do thorough research on your prospective employer – both the company and person, if possible – ahead of the interview. This will ensure that you are able to hold an intelligent discussion about the company during your interview, and will help you to assess what questions they may ask and what they may be looking for in a prospective employee. You should also try to speak to others who are currently working for the company, or who have worked for it before so that you can gain a better understanding of the company culture, management style and the duties your position will entail.
We will share the location of interviews with you through email and in our Workaway Slack channel so please make sure to have notification turned on.
It is compulsory for all successfully hired people to secure and provide a clean police certificate showing NO criminal convictions in the last 5 years.
Republic of Ireland: A Police Certificate is issued by the Superintendent in the District where the relevant applicant resides, or formerly resided, in the Republic of Ireland. Please go to our Station Directory to find out who your District Superintendent is.
Steps to securing a Police Clearance:
The United Kingdom/Northern Ireland: A Police certificate is issued through the online platform and can be found by click HERE. Please make sure to read all the steps and follow the instructions clearly.
Important Note: We cannot issue you a ticket to fly without receiving your police clearance and in most cases, this will take ten days to receive once you have applied.
It is compulsory for successfully hired people to attend and complete a medical exam at our clinic in Dublin. We will cover all the costs associated with this exam an provide you with a link to book your appointment at the clinic.
The exam will take roughly one hour and will consist of the following:
The purpose of this exam is to make sure we have a record of your health and any previously existing conditions in advance of providing you with health insurance in the USA.
We also use this exam to make sure nobody is currently using any illegal drugs as we have a complete zero-tolerance approach to any drug use.
Important Note
Typically in the 1st week of September, we will be inviting you to start the process of securing your H2B visa which allows you to live and work in the USA.
This is one of the most tedious processes you will ever go through but together we will get you through it. The important things to remember here are read all the information and instructions you are provided with. if you simply follow them one step at a time you will sail through this. However, if all else fails please go to the slack platform and ask your questions there.
Important Notes:
Please make sure to visit the Slack Channel securing “My H2B” where we have laid out the process into three separate steps.
The day of the Embassy Appointment
We will meet you at the check-in area on the morning of your flight, typically everyone flies out with their team or part of their team so nobody is left flying alone. Once you land at your final destination there will be transportation organized to pick you up and take you to the apartments – details will have been shared with you in advance along with your e-Ticket.
We will issue you with an E-Ticket that will be emailed to you with your flight details including connections if any. It is imperative that you double-check the name on the ticket is the same as on your passport. Our advice is to not self-check-in on any apps but to arrive at the check-in desk as suggested and along with your team check-in together. this way everyone can get seats together.
Important Note:
Remember, if there is any issues or delays during the travel day, you are advised to immediately get in touch with us through slack. We will assist you with the same, and more importantly, we will make sure that your club in Florida is kept in the loop.
You are allowed 1 checked piece of luggage weighing no more than 23 KG, 1 carry on bag and 1 purse or laptop bag.
Tips for packing:
You may either arrange your own accommodation or for a nominal fee, make use of the experienced team of the appointed housing company, who will arrange accommodation on your behalf. If you decide to secure accommodation from the appointed housing company, you will be required to sign a sub-lease for the apartment and will be subjected to all terms and conditions therein.
If you decide to utilize the housing option, you cannot during the employment contract decide to move to your own accommodation. Be prepared to share a 2 to 3 bedroom apartment with another 3 to 5 co-ed flatmates. Flatmate requests will be honoured whenever possible. However, they (including same-gender requests) cannot be guaranteed.
Many of the apartments provide such amenities as microwaves, dishwasher, swimming pools, exercise facilities, and laundromats. However, housing is assigned randomly and the amenities may vary. Grocery, pharmacy and miscellaneous shopping are within city bus routes and biking/walking distance from the location of the housing.
If you choose to arrange your own accommodation you will not be able to move into the optional housing offered through the program at a later date. Unfortunately, there is only enough housing available for those who opt to utilize the housing accommodation.
Accommodation costs approximately $160 and $170 per week.
Visiting a doctor or a hospital in the US may be very different than what you are accustomed to. Outlined below are the steps you should take to get the best benefit from your travel insurance coverage:
Important Notes:
Carry your insurance ID card with you at all times. When you go to a doctor’s office or to the Hospital, be sure to bring your insurance identification card.
With the MyInsurance Mobile app you have all your travel information right at your fingertips: Show your Insurance ID-Card on your phone to the doctor, view all the important contact details and service hotlines, search for a doctor or hospital near your location and view the summary of your benefits.
911 can be used to report any emergency. This includes medical emergencies, fire and suspected acts of violence and/or crime. Bē encourages the use of 911 in any situation where the participant feels concerned for his/her or any other person’s safety or health. In the event that there is a fire in your apartment, irrespective of how small, it is imperative that the fire department be called out to inspect the apartment.
It is important to carry your medical insurance card in your wallet. Should you be involved in an accident, emergency services personnel will most likely check your wallet for identification and information on your medical insurance provider.
The simple answer here is – Yes, you can. However, we cannot guarantee you will both be offered positions by the same clubs. What we can guarantee is we will work with you to try and secure you both interviews with the same club.
Thereafter, we will leave it up to you both to shine and impress the interviewer!
Be helps you augment your team by providing professionally trained people with a proven track record in exceeding guests expectations. We Manage Your Talent Lifecycle from Acquisition and Screening to Retention and Succession Planning. We are committed to meeting the unique needs of each client of the Bē family. with Bē to Build a Strong, Passionate, and Motivated Hospitality Team from Ground up.
These Costs Only Apply If You Have Been Successfully Hired
Police Clearance fee payable to police / agency
Republic of Ireland – No Charge
Northern Ireland/United Kingdom – £45.00
US Embassy Appointment Fee – payable to US Consulate
Visa processing fee $190
Recommend spending money
To tide you over for the first 2 to 3 weeks you will need $800
PLEASE NOTE
You will be refunded your police clearance fee and visa cost within the first month of your employment.
You are allowed 1 checked piece of luggage weighing no more than 23 KG, 1 carry on bag and 1 purse or laptop bag.
We also host Skype interviews with specific clubs on specific dates and times during the month of August.
The simple answer here is Yes you can however we cannot guarantee you will both be offered positions by the same clubs.
What we can guarantee is we will work with you to try and secure you both interviews with the same club
Then we leave it up to you both to shine and impress the interviewer.
The majority of clubs are located on the east coast of Florida in
We do have one club located on the west coast of Florida located in
We typically have opportunities each for year for
You will need to sign our Enrollment form which we will send to you electronically
Once you have completed the assessment center, We will invite you to start building your profile through our platform.
Once we have approved your application we will work with you to gather a Professional Profile Picture – Updated Resume showcasing Hospitality/Customer Service Skills and Video Clips , Once we have all this information we can share your profile with our clubs to ideally secure you an interview.
First impressions are vital as this is the image a prospective employer may carry with him/her forever, and may even set the tone of the interview. You want to make a good one if you are serious about clinching the position. “Dress appropriately and look neat and presentable, A suit is always recommended for males but definitely a shirt and tie with trousers and shoes.
You should avoid bright colours and patterned clothes – try sticking to colours like grey, white and blue as these are more professional and show sophistication and maturity, We also recommend not wearing excessive jewellery, ensuring your hair and nails are clean and neat, and paying attention to your body language which sometimes speaks louder than words.
The number one rule of any interview is to not be late. Always ensure that you leave home earlier than usual so that you are on time. Being punctual shows that you have respect for other people’s time, and that you appreciate them making time to see you.
Being late creates an immediate negative impression which may lead prospective employers to think that you are unreliable and tardy. If you are visiting a venue you aren’t familiar with, give yourself an extra 15 – 30 minutes to allow for any unexpected traffic or in case you get lost.
The number one rule of any interview is to not be late. Always ensure that you leave home earlier than usual so that you are on time. Being punctual shows that you have respect for other people’s time, and that you appreciate them making time to see you.
Being late creates an immediate negative impression which may lead prospective employers to think that you are unreliable and tardy. If you are visiting a venue you aren’t familiar with, give yourself an extra 15 – 30 minutes to allow for any unexpected traffic or in case you get lost.
Greet your interviewer(s) by standing up and instigating a firm handshake with a warm smile. This will illustrate great professionalism as well as favourable etiquette.
One of the most important, and often a determining factor of the interview’s outcome, is the use of cell phones. We cant stress enough, switch off your Mobile before entering the interview. It is the height of rudeness to answer a ringing phone during an interview, let alone have it ring aloud – in many cases; it will mean you won’t even be considered for the position.
You should also be mindful of your language and avoid swearing, offensive jokes or bad-mouthing others.
It is crucial that you do thorough research on your prospective employer – both the company and person, if possible – ahead of the interview,. This will ensure that you are able to hold an intelligent discussion about the company during your interview, and will help you to assess what questions they may ask and what they may be looking for in a prospective employee.
You should also try to speak to others who are currently working for the company, or who have worked for it before, so that you can gain a better understanding of the company culture, management style and the duties your position will entail.
We will share the location of interviews with you through email and in our Workaway Slack channel so please make sure to have notification turned on
It is compulsory for successfully hired people to attend and complete a medical exam at our clinic in Dublin. We will cover all the costs associated to this exam an provide you with a link to book your appointment at the clinic.
The exam will take roughly 1 hr and will consist of the following
The purpose of this exam is to make sure we have a record of your heath and any previously existing conditions in advance of providing you with health insurance in USA.
We also use this exam to make sure nobody is currently using any illegal drugs as The Workaway Programme has a complete zero tolerance approach to any drug use.
Important Note
It is compulsory for all successfully hired people to secure and provide a clean police certificate showing NO criminal convictions in the last 5 years.
Republic Of Ireland -A Police Certificate is issued by the Superintendent in the District where the relevant applicant resides, or formerly resided, in the Republic of Ireland. Please go to our Station Directory to find out who your District Superintendent is.
Steps to securing a Police Clearance:
United Kingdom/Northern Ireland- A Police certificate is issues through the online platform and can be found by click HERE. Please make sure to read all the steps and follow the instructions clearly.
Important Note
We cannot issue you a ticket to fly without receiving your police clearance and in most cases this will take ten days to receive back once you have applied.
Typically in the 1st week of September, we will be inviting you to start the process of securing your H2B visa which allows you to live and work in the USA.
This is one of the most tedious processes you will ever go through but together we will get you through it. The important things to remember here are read all the information and instructions you are provided with. if you simply follow them one step at a time you will sail through this. However, if all else fails please go to the slack platform and ask your questions there.
Important Notes:
Please make sure to visit the Slack Channel securing “My H2B” where we have laid out the process into three separate steps.
We will meet you at the check in area on the morning of your flight, typically everyone flies out with their team or part of their team so nobody is left flying alone.
Once you land at your final destination there will be transportation organized to pick you up and take you to the apartments – details will have been shared with you in advance along with your E-Ticket.
Important Note
Remember if there is any issues or delays during your travel day you are advised to immediately get in touch with us through slack and we will assist you and more importantly make sure your club in Florida are kept in the loop.
We will issue you with an E-Ticket that will be emailed to you with your flight details including connections if any. It is imperative that you double check the name on the ticket is the same as on your passport.
Our advice is to not self check-in on any apps but to arrive at check-in desk as suggested and along with your team check-in together. this way everyone can get seats together.
You are allowed 1 checked piece of luggage weighing no more than 23 KG, 1 carry on bag and 1 purse or laptop bag.
Tips for packing:
If there is any issues or delays with your travel, immediately get in touch with us through the slack channel and we will help resolve the issues.
While also keeping your club in Florida in the loop so they can make sure your driver is aware.
Travelling abroad is very exciting, but coming across any inconveniences like getting sick, being unsure about how to spend your free time, or suffering from home-sickness could put a dampener on your trip. We has some tips we have learned from the last 10+ yrs to ensure that you stay happy and healthy while working overseas.
You may arrange your own accommodation or for a nominal fee, make use of the experienced team of the appointed housing company, who will arrange accommodation on your behalf. If you decide to secure accommodation from the appointed housing company, you will be required to sign a sub-lease for the apartment and will be subjected to all terms and conditions therein.
If you decide to utilize the housing option, you cannot during the employment contract decide to move to your own accommodation. Be prepared to share a 2 to 3 bedroom apartment with another 3 to 5 co-ed flatmates. Flatmate requests will be honoured whenever possible. However, they (including same gender requests) cannot be guaranteed.
Many of the apartments provide such amenities as microwaves, dishwasher, swimming pools, exercise facilities, and laundromats. However, housing is assigned randomly and the amenities may vary. Grocery, pharmacy and miscellaneous shopping are within city bus routes and biking/walking distance from the location of the housing.
If you choose to arrange your own accommodation you will not be able to move into the optional housing offered through the program at a later date. Unfortunately, there is only enough housing available for those who opt to utilize the housing accommodation.
Please Note
It is your responsibility to leave the apartment just as you found it. Noise disruption, parties and underage drinking are strictly prohibited.
Accommodation is approximately between $160 and $170 per week
Visiting a doctor or a hospital in the US may be very different than what you are accustomed to. Outlined below are the steps you should take to get the best benefit from your travel insurance coverage:
Important Notes
Carry your insurance ID card with you at all times. When you go to a Doctor’s office or to the Hospital, be sure to bring your insurance identification card.
With the MyInsurance Mobile app you have all your travel information right at your fingertips: Show your Insurance ID- Card on your phone to the doctor, view all important contact details and service hotlines, search for a doctor or hospital near your location and view the summary of your benefits.
911 can be used to report any emergency. This includes medical emergencies, fire and suspected acts of violence and / or crime. Workaway International encourages the use of 911 in any situation where the participant feels concerned for his / her or any other person’s safety or health. In the event that there is a fire in your apartment, irrespective of how small, it is imperative that the fire department be called out to inspect the apartment.
It is important to carry your medical insurance card in your wallet. Should you be involved in an accident, emergency services personnel will most likely check your wallet for identification and information on your medical insurance provider.