February 5, 2026
We are incredibly proud to share that The Bedford has been awarded the Outstanding Employer Award by Fáilte Ireland, as part of its Employer Excellence Programme. This national recognition celebrates organisations that go above and beyond to create supportive, inclusive, and empowering workplaces — and we’re honoured to be counted among them.
At The Bedford, we’ve always believed that exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. This award is a meaningful endorsement of that belief and a testament to the culture our team has built together.
Fáilte Ireland’s Employer Excellence Programme is designed to support hospitality and tourism businesses in developing best-in-class employment practices. Achieving Outstanding Employer status means meeting — and exceeding — high standards across areas such as:
Employee engagement and wellbeing
Learning, development, and career progression
Inclusive and respectful workplace culture
Leadership, communication, and trust
This recognition reflects the time, care, and commitment invested in ensuring The Bedford is a place where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Our team is the heart of everything we do. From front-of-house to behind the scenes, each person plays a vital role in shaping the guest experience — and we believe that experience should be just as positive for our staff as it is for our customers.
We’ve focused on building a workplace that encourages open communication, recognises individual strengths, and supports personal and professional development. Whether through structured training, opportunities to progress, or simply fostering a culture of respect and collaboration, our aim has always been to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
While we are proud to receive this award, it truly belongs to our team. Their dedication, professionalism, and passion for hospitality are what make The Bedford what it is. This achievement reflects their voices, their feedback, and their willingness to engage in shaping a workplace we can all be proud of.
We’d also like to acknowledge the guidance and support of Fáilte Ireland through the Employer Excellence Programme, which has helped us reflect, improve, and strengthen our practices.
Receiving the Outstanding Employer Award is not a finish line — it’s a milestone. We remain committed to listening, learning, and evolving as an employer, ensuring The Bedford continues to be a place where people can thrive.
To our team: thank you for everything you do, every day. This recognition is yours.