I can’t recommend Nichola from Daly Recruitment highly enough! From our very first conversation, she was incredibly helpful and kind, making the entire job search process feel seamless. Her deep experience in the hospitality industry truly shines through in her advice and support.
Nichola is exceptionally organised, ensuring that every detail was attended to throughout my journey to securing my new position. Her outstanding follow-up customer service consistently provided guidance and reassurance at every step, making me feel valued and supported.
What really sets her apart is her vast network of connections in the industry. Nichola is not only knowledgeable but also passionate about helping her clients succeed, going above and beyond to match candidates with the right opportunities.
Her proactive communication kept me informed and engaged, and she always made time for my questions, no matter how small. Nichola’s encouragement and positivity made me feel confident during the entire process, easing any anxieties I had.
I’m grateful for her support and professionalism, and I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone looking to advance their career. With Nichola, you’re not just a number, you’re a genuine priority!
BenjaminI am pleased to write this recommendation for Nichola Daly, who has plays an instrumental role in recruiting top talent for Hastings Hotels. Nichola’s approach to recruitment is characterised by exceptional care, meticulous attention to detail, and a true spirit of partnership.
Throughout our collaboration, Nichola demonstrated a deep understanding of our company’s needs and culture, ensuring that every candidate presented was not only highly qualified but also a perfect fit for our team. Her ability to listen, adapt, and provide tailored solutions has been invaluable in filling several high-profile roles within our organisation.
What sets Nichola apart is her commitment to excellence. She goes above and beyond to ensure that both the company and candidates are fully supported throughout the recruitment process. But also her knowledge and love of the hospitality industry. Her proactive communication, thorough candidate assessments, and genuine interest in finding the right match have consistently led to successful hires.
I highly recommend Nichola to any organisation seeking a dedicated, professional, and results-driven recruiter. Her contributions have had a such a positive impact on Hastings Hotels, and I am confident she will bring the same level of excellence to any future endeavours.
Rob Rees Chartered FCIPD Group Head of People & Culture at Hastings Hotels | Vice Chair at CIPD NIGroup Head of People & Culture at Hastings Hotels | Vice Chair at CIPD NII am writing to express my sincere gratitude to Nichola for her exceptional assistance in helping me secure my dream , her professionalism, dedication, and expertise truly made a difference in my job search process, and I am grateful for having the opportunity to work with her
From our initial conversation to the final job offer, she demonstrated a keen understanding of my skills and career goals, and was able to match me with the perfect job opportunity.
Her communication skills, attention to detail, and follow-up throughout the entire process was truly commendable.
Thanks to her efforts, I am now thriving in my new role as Director of Food and Beverage and I am grateful for the support and guidance she provided every step of the way. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and dedicated recruiter to assist them in their job search.
Thank you once again for all that you have done for me.
BeverleyI can not recommend Nichola enough for anyone on the hunt for a new challenge or the next step in their career journey. From the first phone call Nichola was all in, supportive, knowledgeable and passionate about placing the right people in the right roles.
Nichola understood exactly what I was looking for and supported me through the interview process through to contract negotiations. Communication was key from initial chat right through to weekly check in’s during my settling in period.
Please don’t hesitate in reaching out to Nichola for all your recruitment needs, you won’t regret it.
SherrylWorking with Nichola is consistently an exceptionally positive experience. Nichola possesses a profound understanding of the market, its complexities, and challenges, and consistently delivers exceptional personal service. Engaging with Nichola is always a pleasure, as she fully immerses herself in the task at hand to ensure we secure the right candidate.
I couldn’t recommend Nichola highly enough if you seek to acquire the right talent for your business while ensuring a strong fit for her candidates.
Gareth Byrne, General Manager – Lough Erne ResortNichola made the job search and completion so straight forward. She has been available throughout it all would highly recommend her to anyone looking to obtain their dream job. The level of professionalism she bring to the process is above and beyond.
Thank you Nichola for everything!
JackieFrom start to finish the communication & process was seamless. Nichola provided a friendly and comfortable service making it less stressful and enjoyable while looking for a new job.
Speaking with Nichola felt more like chatting to a friend. She took the weight of my shoulders and put it on hers.
I can’t thank you enough!
BernadetteGlad to say, I had the opportunity to work with Nichola throughout my recruitment process of applying within The Hospitality Industry. I could not recommend Nichola high enough. Not only is she highly professional but she is the kindest lady I have ever met. Such an efficient and reliable service. A true role model!
Thank you for all your help. You are truly amazing x
Nicole, ArmaghIt’s so important for Tourism NI as an employer to partner with people who understand our brand, our people and our vision. Our people are fundamental to the success of our organisation so it’s vital we get the right fit in potential candidates. Nichola fully understood the brief given and was able to deliver a professional, high quality and personable service. It was a pleasure working with Nichola – she knows the industry inside out and is more of a “match-maker” than recruitment consultant! The personal service delivered by Nichola resulted in a perfect match and positive experience for both employer and candidate – a real success.
Kathryn, HR Manager & Central Services Manager – Tourism NINichola has been a fantastic mentor through the recruitment process from start to finish. The time she dedicates to her candidates is reflected in how well they do at interview – she helped coach me through from application to final stages and her guidance undoubtedly helped me succeed. Her genuine warmth and knowledge helped me feel at ease from the outset and no question was too small or silly! I would highly recommend anyone in the luxury hospitality industry looking to find their next challenge, to contact Nichola at Daly Recruitment as their first port of call.
Suzanne, Tourism IndustryMy experience with Daly Recruitment has been nothing short of excellent. Nichola is extremely professional, friendly and highly involved throughout the whole process, with feedback from the employer being communicated to me efficiently and effectively at all times. I highly recommend Daly Recruitment for their professionalism, as well as for their very friendly approach to recruitment. I cannot thank Nichola enough for her assistance in the process. She was incredibly responsive, supportive and helpful. It really is a unique personal service . Thank you so much Daly recruitment I’ve really enjoyed my experience with you and will be recommending you to all my hospitality industry friends, who are looking for their dream jobs too.
Lisa – Ulster University. School of HospitalityI’ve known Nichola since I started my career in hotels many years ago. I have always found her helpful and supportive. Her extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry throughout Ireland and her wealth of industry contacts is impressive. Her commitment to the industry makes her the perfect person to help a business find their ideal candidate and her positive, supportive attitude makes her the ideal person to approach when you want to develop your career. There is no better person when it comes to hospitality recruitment.
Michelle – Hotel Sales & Marketing ManagerHaving the pleasure of working with Nichola first hand I cannot recommend Nichola high enough. She is the ultimate professional. Kind, considerate, patient and conscientious. Taking the time to get the correct person for the right role is a gift that Nichola has in spades. She invests herself in each and every client she works with. Always on hand with helpful advice. It has been a joy to work alongside Nichola in the past and I know I will continue to work with her in the future. Thank you for all your help and keep up the great job
JohnNichola was great throughout the recruitment process. She communicated openly and honestly and also within a timely manner. She assisted greatly with the interview process and kept the communication channels open, even after the role had been accepted.
Nichola really is a shining light in the hospitality recruitment sector and I would not hesitate to recommend her or seek her services again in the future.
Matthew – returning (globally) to a senior 5 star position in IrelandNichola was very professional and prompt at getting back to me with all relevant information. Worked in my best interests and now I have the job I’ve always wanted for an amazing 5* hotel. Can not recommend her enough.
Nichola, goes above and beyond for her clients.
Barry
Nichola possesses a deep knowledge and passion of the hospitality sector and works with a wide network of luxury brands across the Island of Ireland and the UK. Nichola has been a key person in supporting the development and employability of our graduates at the University into the workplace by ensuring they are well informed of what is expected of them when they embark on a professional career within the industry.
Simon Russell. Course Director BSc International Hospitality Management. Ulster UniversityI have been working with Nichola at Daly Recruitment over the past 5 years and highly recommend Daly Recruitment for all things careers, recruitment and Hospitality & Tourism.
Nichola has a wealth of experience in the Hospitality industry and her career insights and experience has helped me in a huge way over the past 5 years in learning what I want to do with my own career.
Nichola is professional, courteous and knows hospitality inside and out. Nichola has always went above and beyond for me and my partner in our search for work and works with some of the leading industry businesses in Ireland and the UK.
You won’t be disappointed.
MatthewI have been privileged to meet and work with the remarkable Nichola Daly. Nichola’s professional capacity has brought numerous opportunities to our final year students as they prepare for the future workplace after graduation.
She has been instrumental in sharing and securing management and leadership opportunities for our future leaders
Nichola is always an inspiring guest lecture for the Ulster University Business School. The future leaders in Hospitality Management at Ulster University know they have the best contact for upcoming management and leadership opportunities in Northern Ireland and beyond.
Ulster University was ranked first out of 54 higher education institutions in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2021 for its Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism courses.
Nikki McQuillan, Course Director Hospitality Management – Ulster UniversityWe engaged Nichola/ Daly Recruitment to find us an Events Manager, as a start-up company and new to events this recruitment was challenging for us. We need not have worried, because Nichola with her vast knowledge and network in hospitality made this a satisfying and successful experience.
The whole process from our engagement to our chosen candidate signing the contract was two weeks! The quality of the CVs were excellent, it was difficult to choose between the candidates put forward as Nichola had screened them so well against the job description/ role spec.
We ended up with an outstanding hire, and as stressless and effortless an experience I have had in my 30 years of management.”
Ric Dyer, Woodlab Distillery & Visitor Centre.Whilst considering a change of role in the hospitality industry, I decided to message Nichola on LinkedIn to see if she had any insights into current industry vacancies that may be suited to me. Nichola moved very fast and having had a short call the very same day around my expectations, Nichola a few days later had scheduled an interview for me in a leading Belfast hotel. The support didn’t end here however, Nichola was able to offer advice and support throughout the multiple-interview application process. I am pleased to say I was successful in my application and now enjoy this 5 star management role. I wouldn’t have got this job without the support of Nichola.
Ruairi, BelfastNichola was a fantastic asset for myself, at a time I was considering a new role within the hospitality industry. Her communication, follow up conversations after each interview and the support Nichola offers to you during the recruitment process was fantastic. Would most definitely recommend Nichola & Daly Recruitment again. Thank you!
Michelle, moved from ROI to NINichola is a specialist recruiter in a company which itself stands out from other recruitment agencies due to the extensive industry knowledge, quality and personal service she offers.
With a people-centric approach, Nichola goes beyond just matching skills and experience to a job spec. I know when I interview a Daly Recruitment candidate, they will have already been vetted as a suitable fit within our company and culture by a partner who knows us well. I would highly recommend Daly Recruitment to any of my industry colleagues.
Michael Weston, General Manager of Slieve Donard Resort & SpaIt was an absolute pleasure working with Nichola. She went above and beyond to find me my ideal position & I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new career. Totally professional, dedicated, warm and caring.
Olga, Hotel General Manager
‘I highly recommend Nichola to any potential employee or employer. She genuinely had my best interests at heart. I firmly believe I could not have secured my ‘dream’ job without her help.
Gareth, General Manager BelfastIt was a pleasure to have worked with Nichola a year ago, she found me the job that I’m currently in and couldn’t be happier!
She made the hiring process much easier and faster and was always very supportive and positive.
After a year in the role she is still following up with me to see how I’m doing!
Great person to work with and I would really recommend working with her!
Cristina, Luxury 5 Star Hotel Dublin Nichola has worked very closely with me in relation to sourcing high calibre executives in respect of a number of senior management roles. I have been most impressed with Nichola’s grasp of understanding, and contacts within the hospitality industry both within Northern Ireland and wider afield. She ‘gets’ the business needs and is able to match needs with high quality candidates to appoint.
As my Group is in a major expansion mode it is also a huge asset to have Nichola available ever so promptly and constantly to assist and source. She is a delight to work with and I cannot recommend her highly enough to industry colleagues….anywhere!
Garvan O’Doherty, CEO. Garvan O’Doherty Group“Having successfully worked with Nichola for several years I have found her passion to find the highest calibre of professionals in the industry refreshing.
Nichola has a unique understanding of the marketplace in Northern Ireland and further afield, with an ability to attract high-end talent “
Maeve Morgan, HR Manager of The Beannchor Group (incl. The Merchant & Bullitt Hotel’s, Belfast).Highly professional and dedicated, I would recommend Nichola to anyone. She goes above and beyond to ensure her clients are well looked after, with a personal touch that far exceeds others in the industry. Thank you very much Nichola with all your help!
Peter, North West.
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Nichola for nearly two decades. She is one of the most experienced and well-connected individuals in the hospitality sector. Whether it’s in Belfast, Dublin or further afield I would rely on Nichola to showcase the best candidates for the role.
Dr. Howard Hastings OBE, Managing Director of Hastings Hotel GroupAmazing is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Nichola. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Nichola for over 15 years, during which Nichola has not only given me great advice throughout the years but introduced me to the world of hospitality and her wide network of talented people from the industry. Above all, I’ve always been impressed with Nichola’s ability to always guide me in the right direction throughout my hospitality career, playing a significant part in bringing me back to Belfast from Manchester. Nichola is a true asset for any positions requiring valuable experience in the hospitality sector and comes with my heartfelt recommendation.
Damian, Hotel General Manager“To be the best, surround yourself with the best!”
I had the good fortune of meeting Nicola during a perspective look at the Hospitality Management roles available within Ireland (& beyond). Nichola has a great understanding of both Hospitality & the people in this industry having been there and done it all before herself. Nichola does not just fill roles, she matches the right roles to the people with the “right stuff” to succeed in these roles. If you are looking for that next step in your career, I strongly recommend seeking Nichola’s expert advice.
Matthew, UKNichola was a great with helping me to secure my currently job, she guided me through the whole interview and recruitment process. She also contacted me after I had been working for a few months to make sure I was settled in and enjoying my new place! I would highly recommend Nichola as she is always interested, patient and has a great passion for what she does! Thank you Nichola!
Catherine, FermanaghA very professional service. Nichola was a great help in assisting with my most recent job role. She found the vacancies that best applied to me, arranged the interviews and was always on call to assist with any questions or advice I needed. Could not recommend her more!
Michael, BelfastNicola was very helpful and informative when I was looking to find a new job in Belfast! As I had been currently based in Dublin I was doing applications over the phone or by e-mail! Nicola was pleasure to work with and made it very easy and was always on the end of the phone if I had any questions throughout the process! Even give me recommendations for accommodation in Belfast! Once I was placed with a new job Nicola still made time to speak to me to ensure I was happy with everything in my new job! Which I thought was very personable and would highly recommend Nicola for helping with recruitment for your business or if you are looking for a new position!
Una, Dublin to BelfastNichola is by far one of the best recruiters I have had the pleasure of dealing with. Ridiculously efficient and the experience is very evident!
Shweta, DublinNichola assisted me in securing my current role. Her professionalism and friendly manner made the process incredibly easy from start to finish. I would happily recommend Nichola as an excellent recruiter who works hard for her clients and represents their interests in the best possible way.
Mark, CorkNichola is an absolute pleasure to work with, extremely professional and went above and beyond to help me secure a role. She guided me during the entire process, always made me feel at ease and made sure I was well prepared for interviews.
Donal, DublinNichola, is Fantastic at what she does! She does her very best to make sure you get the best possible job to sure your needs and wants! She is always in contact and takes your skills and drive in to account when looking for the right career move for you! Her passion for her job shines through and she is an absolute pleasure to work with!
Stacy, Belfast