Professional Recommendations 

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Lameesah Camroodien, Human Resources Manager, Premier Hotels and Resorts, says:

 

I have had the pleasure of working with Ilse for over 10 years. Ilse is self-motivated and results driven with a keen sense of humour, a trait which is quite admirable.  Well known in the industry and tough cookie, I would recommend her any day.

 

Barry Ross, former Human Resources Manager, Cape Grace Hotel, says:

Ilse runs a thoroughly professional operation.  Recruitment for her is not just a job. Placing an excellent candidate that meets her clients' needs is a matter of pride. She takes the needs of both candidate and client very seriously and as a result is pleasingly successful.
I have great confidence in recommending Ilse and Phoenix as resourceful, service oriented professionals.


Tavia Smit, former Assistant HR Manager, The Westin CT, says:

This serves to confirm the good working relationship between The Westin Cape Town and Phoenix Hospitality Recruitment Consulting.

Ilse Phillips a very professional and dedicated hospitality recruitment agency, known as Phoenix Hospitality Recruitment Consulting.

I have found her to be efficient, thorough, enthusiastic and passionate about what she does and always displays and conducts herself and her business, ethically and with integrity.

Her work reflects her commitment, attention to detail, her personal touch.  Her knowledge of the hospitality industry is all encompassing and has resulted in the recruitment of very high calibre candidates.  This also allows her to identify and provide the excellent service to her client.

I have great confidence in recommending Ilse and Phoenix Hospitality Recruitment Consulting as resourceful, service orientated
professionals.


Wendy Isaacs, former Human Resources Manager, Winchester Mansions Hotel, says:

 

I have had the distinct pleasure of doing business with Ilse in a variety of capacities since I started in the hotel industry 3 years ago. She was the HR Manager at NH The Lord Charles before moving onto Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa and then opening her own business, Phoenix HR Consulting.

Always willing to assist, and with absolute professionalism, she has assisted me and other members of our group with recruitment and selection and other HR functions.

As the outgoing Chairperson of the Western Cape HR Forum, consisting of approximately 70 HR professionals, I would personally and professionally recommend her without reservation.


Christelle Dalhouzie, former Human Resources Manager, NH The Lord Charles, says:

Ilse's attention to detail, her personal touch and her ability to always exceed our expectations along with her knowledge of the hospitality industry has resulted in the recruitment of very high calibre candidates.

Her customer service, integrity and commitment will ensure that Phoenix Hospitality Recruitment Consulting will remain one of our preferred recruitment agencies in the future.


Janice Turner, former Human Resources Manager, The Hilton, Cape Town, says:

Even though our association is a short one, I have found Ilse to be professional, efficient and thorough in all our dealings thus far.

Thank you Ilse


Gary Pinchen, former General Manager, The Palace Hotel Sun International, Lagos, Nigeria, says:

Ilse's loyalty, integrity and strong work ethic are beyond reproach.  Her enthusiasm and drive ensure that she is a valuable asset to any business, always adding value!

She is an experienced HR professional with expert advice regarding staff challenges.

Her results are consistent and spot on!

 

John Markham, former Deputy General Manager, Lagoon Beach Hotel, says:

Ilse demonstrates a great knowledge of the hospitality field in South Africa which is demonstrated through her passion and dedication to ensure that we as the client receive the best possible levels of service and the best candidates.

Ilse has always worked quickly and efficiently to help find the right people for the company's recruitment needs when required.

She takes great pride in the unique way in which she looks after both her candidates and her clients and is always willing to offer any assistance in the human resource field if required.

Her professionalism in the human resource recruitment process is demonstrated in her approach, tenacity and dedication.


Frances Whitburn, HR Policy & Systems Manager, Virgin Active (Pty) Ltd, says:

Ilse's top qualities are great results, expert knowledge and high integrity.


Esther van der Vyver, Marketing Manager, Wineware, says:

Ilse combines a professional and goal-oriented work ethic with the personal touch, ensuring that she is the perfect candidate for her chosen niche.


Theunis Goosen, Proprietor, The Laundromat, says:

Ilse is knowledgeable, an experienced leader in the field of SA labour relations, an energetic, solutions-driven, professional - I highly recommend her as she consistently exceeds my expectations.