Waterford man who started as a porter is appointed Deputy General Manager of prestigious hotel
Chris Boland
Faithlegg in Co. Waterford, which is part of FBD Hotels and Resorts, has announced the promotion of Chris Boland to the position of Deputy General Manager.
He joined Faithlegg as Duty Manager in 2015, having always wanted to work there. During his time with the business Chris progressed to Food & Beverage Manager, in 2018, and became Operations Manager in 2022.
Now, following his most recent promotion he will work closely with General Manager, Eddie Flynn.
A Waterford native, Chris started his hospitality career when he was just 15 years of age. He completed work experience, followed by a summer job as porter, at Dooley's Hotel in Waterford City.
That instilled a love of the hospitality industry in him and from then on he knew that his career path would be within the sector.
A spokesperson for Faithlegg said Chris worked hard to develop his career and took on a variety of roles in Dooley’s hotel including those of waiter and bartender, through which he was promoted to bar supervisor.
During this time Chris also completed a business degree, in 2008, from South East Technology University, then known as WIT, before returning to Dooley's Hotel where he progressed to Bar Manager and then to Duty Manager, in 2010. He thereafter was promoted to Food and Beverage Manager, in 2013. Speaking about his latest appointment, Chris said: “I am very excited to start my new role within Faithlegg. It’s a fantastic opportunity for me and a role I have worked towards since I began my hospitality career.” “Faithlegg is a property I am very proud to work with and the Faithlegg family are a wonderful team to have around me,” said Chris. “I look forward to welcoming our guests as Deputy General Manager this year and beyond."
Located in a tranquil, charming rural area Faithlegg is the ultimate in luxury accommodation and impressive food - from talented Executive Chef, Jenny Flynn. Faithlegg was recently named in the ‘Top 52 places to visit in 2024, by the New York Times.
