Marta Makowska is the events manager at Macdonald Drumossie Hotel. Executive had the opportunity to speak to Marta about what it’s like to work at one of the Highland’s most prestigious hotels.
Q: How long have you worked at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel?A: I’ve worked at the Drumossie since February 2012 but I’ve been with Macdonald Hotels for almost 20 years. My plan was to visit Scotland, stay and work for three months… 20 years later I’m still here and I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else!
Q: What does a typical day look like for you?A: I start my day by meeting all the clients who have events with us on that day. I then check my emails and respond to new inquiries. Mid-morning, I concentrate on show rounds and meetings with new and existing clients and our management team.
In the afternoon, I do some admin work and catch up with any new emails. Weekends are all about events and weddings! Most of the day, I spend with the operation team to make sure everything meets the expectations of brides and grooms and events organisers to ensure the day goes smoothly for them.
Q: What do you enjoy about working at the Drumossie?A: I love the fact that every day is different and that we have a great team, with many of us having worked at the Drumossie for years. With such a great team and our high standards, I am always confident that the product we deliver to our guests is first class.
Q: What did you do before working at the Drumossie?A: I worked at Macdonald Aviemore Resort for six and a half years. I started as a waitress and then moved to reception where I worked as head receptionist for four and a half years. At the Drumossie, I’ve been the reception manager and the front of house operations manager.
Q: What makes the perfect event?
A: Good organisation and attention to detail! A happy team and chefs who cook outstanding food.
Q: What do you do outside of work?A: I love going to the beach for a long walk with my husband, daughter, and our dog Yoko. I also love cooking.
Q: If you were going to order anything from the Drumossie menu what would it be?A: Helen’s Sticky Toffee Pudding; I am not a dessert fan but I will never say no to this one!
Contact InformationMacdonald Drumossie Hotel,Old Perth Road, Inverness, IV2 5BET: 01463 236451W: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/drumossie