Chantalle Wymbs, Chef de Partie at Harvey’s Point, Donegal, has been named the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) National Employee of the Year.
Chantalle didn’t always plan to work in hospitality, initially pursuing an art and design degree before deciding to utilise her creativity in the kitchen instead – leading her to complete a culinary course in Killybegs.
Now a valued member of the team in Harvey’s Point for four years, Chantalle is a Chef de Partie and serves as the hotel’s allergen champion. Chantalle is highly motivated and demonstrated both initiative and ambition by asking award-winning chefs if she could stage in their restaurants to further develop her cookery skill.
When she is not working, she loves to cook for her family, in particular her granny and her young son.
Presenting Ms Wymbs with her award at the IHF’s Annual Conference in Killarney, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke said “Hearty congratulations Chantalle on this national recognition of your outstanding contribution to the superb offering at Harvey’s Point. People represent the authentic and human face of the sector, and the impact of your work ethic, leadership and talent, and that of your fellow awardees, is rightly being celebrated here tonight. You are a champion of quality, taking pride in your craft, and an inspiration to your peers, well done on your award.”
Donegal chef crowned Ireland’s Hotel Employee of the Year! was last modified: February 24th, 2026 by Rachel McLaughlin
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