Each week on “Jacksonville Buzz,” our hosts sit down with some of the brightest and most entertaining guests you can find on the First Coast to discuss what’s buzzing in the Bold City. Today, Adrienne is joined with Kimberly Walton. Together, they talk with John Hirt from Hampton Inn and Reggie Maggs and Samantha Webber from Meehan’s Irish Pub.
Hampton Inn is a 177 room, ocean-view hotel in Jacksonville Beach.
To book a room, visit https://www.hilton.com.
Give a brief description on what you would like to discuss on the show.: Current state of staffing and dealing with Covid in the hospitality arena as business comes back
What makes your company unique?: Beachfront hotel with high volume and a family owned management company with great values behind it
How did you get your start in the industry?: As a Banquet server back in the late 1980’s
How is your business handling the COVID situation?: Very well. The beach is still a draw but we have had to adapt to different guest and employee needs
What advice would you give to someone just getting their start in the industry?: Put in hard work, learn as much as you can and you will be able to go far
What’s your favorite way to get involved in the community?: Supporting our first responders and hosting local events
Meehan’s Irish Pub is located in downtown St. Augustine, right between the Fort and Bridge of Lions, overlooking the Matanzas River.
To learn more, visit https://meehansirishpub.com.
Short Company Description: Meehan’s Irish Pub is located in downtown st augustine overlooking the matanzas River.
Give a brief description on what you would like to discuss on the show.: We have a fantastic event room over looking the river and our food.
What makes your company unique?: We have 3 different identities under one roof. Johnny’s oyster bar, the backyard at Meehan’s and Meehan’s Irish Pub.
How did you get your start in the industry?: A local pub back in Ireland when I was 12
How is your business handling the COVID situation?: To the best of our ability.
What advice would you give to someone just getting their start in the industry?: To be ready ready for anything.
