Padraic O'Kane General Manager

A graduate of Northern Ireland Hotel & Catering College, Padraic has vast experience within the Catering & Hospitality Industry having worked extensively within the Forte Group of Hotels throughout the UK. Before joining Masterchefs Padraic completed two consultancy contracts, setting up the Inishclare Complex in Co. Fermanagh and the catering onboard the New Enterprise Cross Border Train Service.

Guy Thompson BA (Hons)
General Manager - Food and Beverage Services

A Graduate from Birmingham College of Food, Guy has extensive experience within the Hotel and Catering Industry. He has worked in a number of 4 and 5 Star Hotels in the UK and has a vast knowledge of the Industry. Before joining Masterchefs he spent 2 years With Principal Hotels, the UK's most progressive Hotel Chain. Guy currently heads up Masterchefs Food and Beverage Services which incorporates The Central Hotel, The National Museum and The Mansion House.



Emily O'Brien
Deputy General Manager

A graduate of Trinity College and the Dublin College of Catering, Cathal Brugha Street. Emily has extensive experience within the contract catering and hospitality industry both here and in the UK, having spent three years at the head office of Compass Group in London, working with the Roux Brothers, Leiths and Letherby and Christopher amongst others. Emily has a diverse wealth of knowledge in all aspects of event catering.

Michael Fitzpatrick
Group Financial Controller

A graduate of Dublin Business School Michael qualified as an Accountant after gaining several years' experience in Audit and Taxation. Michael brings a depth of experience gained as Group Financial Controller with the Licensed Premises, Hotel, Property Development and Entertainment Industry.

Brian Fahy
General Manager of The Atlantic Coast Hotel, Westport.

A Graduate in Hotel & Catering Management from GMIT, Galway 1990. Brian has worked in various positions with Copthorne, Jurys and Great Southern Hotels. His most recent post before joining Masterchefs was the opening of the Great Southern Hotel at Dublin Airport. He has also worked in Geneva and London prior to returning to Ireland in 1993.

Helena Byrne
Sales Co-Ordinator

Helena is an experienced Sales Co-Ordinator with extensive product knowledge of our business. Helena provides an important link in converting our prospective enquires. Helena has been with the company since 1996.

Aine McCarthy
Training Manager

Aine has a depth of experience in the Hotel & Catering business. She joined our Company in 1992. Aine has recently completed a Trainer in Industry PrograMMe in CERT and she is responsible for the co-ordination of all training both In House and Externally for the Company.

John McGuirk
Operation Bars Manager

John has worked with our company for 7 years, he is responsible for the set up and operating of our bars at all events and functions.

Noel Power
Bar Control Manager

Noel has worked with our company for 6 years, he is responsible for the controlling of our bars at all events and functions.

Jack Duffy
Executive Head Chef

Multi award winning chef Jack Duffy brings a extensive knowledge and vast experience to our ever expanding team. Trained originally in Cathal Brugha Street Catering College, Dublin and going on to achieve the highest level of Chef qualifications. He has worked extensively in Europe ultimately in Michelin rated "Het Kersen Tuin" Restaurant in Amsterdam, before returning to his native Dublin and numerous Head Chef positions before joining the Masterchefs team.