Top hotel award for L’Horizon team member

He’s gone from mixing cocktails at L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa to balancing the books and now Tamas Paksai has scooped a top award.

Tamas Paksai, who joined the team at L’Horizon as a barman seven years ago and has since worked his way up to the position of Assistant Financial Controller at the AA Four Red Star beachside hotel, has been named Hand Picked Hotels’ Employee of the Year.

Each member of staff who receive acknowledgment as ‘Employee of the Month’ across the whole Hand Picked Hotels group of 20 properties last year, are put forward for the prestigious annual award which is judged by the board of Directors.

Tamas was described as ‘committed, loyal, always cheerful, positive and a real team player who is happy to go the extra mile.’

Tamas was presented with the award and a cash prize by Julia Hands, owner of Hand Picked Hotels at a special ceremony at Buxted Park Hotel in East Sussex at the end of January.

Simon Miller, General Manager of Hand Picked Hotels Jersey said, “Tamas is one of those often unsung heroes, the “glue” that makes things happen, generally behind the scenes, without any fuss or prompting.

“His input into the business is visible in virtually every department, helping the team ensure the guest experience is positive and seamless. He consistently gives 110% every day! He is a very worthy winner of this award.”

Delighted with the award, Tamas said, “It is a tremendous honour to receive this award, having been up against so many strong candidates across the Hand Picked group. I came to the Island 11 years ago and loved being part of the team at L’Horizon so much I never left! I’m really proud to be recognised for the job that I do, one that I really enjoy”

L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa also won the Most Consistent Hotel award for the third time at the annual ceremony and was recognised for gaining four AA Red Stars in 2017.