Aug22136 Most Welcoming Gastropub 2023 - County Cork Food plays an important role in bringing people together, uniting friends and families through a pleasurable social activity. Nestled in the bustling suburb of Glanmire, Cork County, The Brook Inn is a charming family-run bar and restaurant offering customers a warm and relaxed place to gather and enjoy delicious food. No matter their dietary requirements, visitors of The Brook Inn are invited to indulge in a flavourful meal made with superior local ingredients. Since the very beginning, The Brook Inn has served excellent food to the local residents of Glanmire, providing them with a superior dining experience that they don’t have to travel into the city for. Whether dining alone, with loved ones or work colleagues, or gathering in a large group to celebrate a special occasion, The Brook Inn is the perfect venue for any event. It offers a range of different menus to facilitate this, including an enticing A La Carte menu, a tempting selection of desserts, snacks, and tapas, and dedicated options for upcoming communion or confirmation celebrations. Based in Ireland, The Brook Inn has a wealth of outstanding produce at its fingertips, from the country’s famous beef to its organic vegetables and locally produced cheese. Along with an extensive selection of wines, spirits, draught beers, and cocktails, the establishment truly offers some of the best food Cork has to offer, always prepared fresh each day with the highest quality ingredients and bursting with flavour. The Brook Inn is currently owned by Executive Chef Greg Murphy, whose parents started the business 23 years ago. Greg’s father had worked as a chef since the age of 13, gaining experience in renowned restaurants across Dublin. He also worked with his uncle Sean Kinsella, who was a famous Irish chef, before he moved to Cork to work in the Imperial Hotel. This is where he met Greg’s mother, who was working as a waitress at the time and is renowned in Glanmire for her outstanding customer service. Together, Greg’s parents created The Brook Inn, which they built into a very successful business. Now, Greg and his team strive to instil his parents’ core values into everything they do, aiming to ensure customers leave the restaurant happy and completely satisfied with their experience. Behind The Brook Inn’s best-in-class customer service is a dedicated team of staff. From front of house to kitchen, all members are incredibly passionate about what they do and have been trained to a high standard to ensure the quality of their work. The core senior team, Gosia, John, Darrel, and Eric, have been part of the business for many years and work hard to maintain The Brook Inn’s upstanding reputation. Owing its success to its employees, the company understands the importance of looking after its staff, which is why it has implemented a 4-day working week for its full-time team members. The benefits of encouraging the maintenance of a proper work-life balance have been noticeable, with staff appearing fresh, happy, and relaxed when they come to work. This has increased their enthusiasm towards learning new things and serving customers. In terms of recruitment, The Brook Inn always aims to promote internally and, when recruiting new staff, it looks for excellent work ethic, personality, and eagerness to learn. These factors all contribute towards creating a positive internal culture, which improves the performance of employees and enhances the experience it is able to offer its guests. With friendly staff, exemplary service, and beautiful décor, The Brook Inn truly offers the perfect environment to enjoy a delicious meal. Dedicated to making its guests feel comfortable, the company has won Most Welcoming Gastropub, County Cork, in the Irish Enterprise Awards 2023. The business continues to keep its Founders’ values at heart, providing guests with unforgettable dining experiences from start to finish. Contact: Greg Murphy Company: The Brook Inn Web Address: www.thebrookinn.ie Jan23133
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