Seasoned Unit Head known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in operational management, customer satisfaction enhancement, and staff development strategies. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth hotel operations and exceptional guest experiences. Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Head
The Ummed Jodhpur
Jodhpur
11.2023 - Current
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
Increased profit by streamlining operations.
Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Implemented marketing campaigns to promote the hotel's services and facilities among potential customers via print media or social media platforms.
Front Office Manager
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pre Opening Jaipur
Jaipur
11.2022 - 11.2023
In depth knowledge of maintaining high standards for overseeing front desk operations
Maintained professional property standards by regularly inspecting facilities and correcting problems
Increased hotel business through multifaceted marketing strategies
Centered operations around consistently achieving business plan objectives, forecasted revenue, and budget targets
Supervise Up-sell program at the Front Office and try to maximize revenue for the hotel Hold monthly department meetings keeping staff informed of all activities in the hotel, reinforcing Standards of Excellence and promoting a strong team atmosphere and culture
Manage and monitor activities of all employees & making sure they adhere the standards of excellence and to the guidelines set in the employee handbook, hotel policies and procedures, coaching, training and correcting where needed
Maintain a professional and high quality service oriented environment at all times
Undertake full responsibility for managing operating expenses and purchasing for the department
Work closely with the all core operation Departments to improve guest services and foster cross departmental communication
Coordinate daily activities with hotel management team on a daily basis
Hold monthly department meetings keeping staff informed of all activities in the hotel, reinforcing Standards of Excellence and promoting a strong team atmosphere and culture.
Front Office Manager
Aloft Whitefield Bengaluru
Bengaluru
11.2021 - 10.2022
In depth knowledge of maintaining high standards for overseeing front desk operations
Maintained professional property standards by regularly inspecting facilities and correcting problems
Increased hotel business through multifaceted marketing strategies
Centered operations around consistently achieving business plan objectives, forecasted revenue, and budget targets
Supervise Up-sell program at the Front Office and try to maximize revenue for the hotel Hold monthly department meetings keeping staff informed of all activities in the hotel, reinforcing Standards of Excellence and promoting a strong team atmosphere and culture
Manage and monitor activities of all employees & making sure they adhere the standards of excellence and to the guidelines set in the employee handbook, hotel policies and procedures, coaching, training and correcting where needed
Maintain a professional and high quality service oriented environment at all times
Undertake full responsibility for managing operating expenses and purchasing for the department
Work closely with the all core operation Departments to improve guest services and foster cross departmental communication
Coordinate daily activities with hotel management team on a daily basis
Hold monthly department meetings keeping staff informed of all activities in the hotel, reinforcing Standards of Excellence and promoting a strong team atmosphere and culture.
Asst Front Office Manager HOD
The Lalit Chandigarh
07.2017 - 12.2021
Manage and monitor activities of all employees & making sure they adhere the standards of excellence and to the guidelines set in the employee handbook, hotel policies and procedures, coaching, training and correcting where needed
Maintain a professional and high quality service oriented environment at all times
Undertake full responsibility for Scheduling and Payroll of the department
Undertake full responsibility for managing operating expenses and purchasing for the department
Supervise Up-sell program at the Front Office and try to maximize revenue for the hotel
Work closely with the all core operation Departments to improve guest services and foster cross departmental communication
Coordinate daily activities with hotel management team on a daily basis
Hold monthly department meetings keeping staff informed of all activities in the hotel, reinforcing Standards of Excellence and promoting a strong team atmosphere and culture.
Duty Manager
The Lalit Chandigarh
03.2015 - 07.2017
Manage and monitor activities of all employees & making sure they adhere the standards of excellence and to the guidelines set in the employee handbook, hotel policies and procedures, coaching, training and correcting where needed
Maintain a professional and high quality service oriented environment at all times
Manager on duty for the hotel, dealing with complaints, problem solving, disturbances, special requests and any other issues that may arise
Inform all Front Office staff of daily activities, group and VIP arrivals as well as special requests-and repeat guests
Check accommodations, making sure any special requests are carried out accordingly, greet guests upon arrival and ensure escort to accommodations if appropriate
Undertake full responsibility for managing operating expenses and purchasing for the department
Set & monitor Profit & Loss and cash handling throughout the year
Supervise Up-sell program at the Front Office and work as part of the yield Management team to try and maximize revenue for the hotel
Work closely with the Housekeeping Department to improve guest services and foster cross departmental communication
Coordinate daily activities with hotel management team on a daily basis
Hold monthly department meetings keeping staff informed of all activities in the hotel, reinforcing Standards of Excellence and promoting a strong team atmosphere and culture.
Duty Manager
IHG(Holiday Inn Amritsar)
07.2014 - 03.2015
Train the staff as per IHG standards
Monitor front office personnel to ensure guests receive prompt, cordial attention and personal recognition
Supervise the team to ensure optimum occupancy and average room rate for the purpose of maximizing revenue
Monitor Front Office, and particularly Guest Relations, to ensure priority members known repeat guests and other VIPs receive special attention and recognition
Promote Inter-Hotel sales and in-house facilities and monitors Front Office Marketing techniques in line with FIT marketing program
Maintain knowledge of credit policies and procedures and liaise closely with Finance Department to ensure that credit procedures are properly carried out
Know system recovery procedure.
Front Office Supervisor
Park Plaza Chandigarh
Chandigarh
03.2011 - 07.2014
Guest Service Associate
Radisson Blue Indore
Indore
Education
B.SC in Hospitality and Hotel Administration -
CIHM
Chandigarh, Punjab, India
One Year Diploma in Front Office Operations -
Food Craft Institute
Chandigarh, Punjab, India
Skills
Guest services management
Employee scheduling
Regulatory compliance
Staff training
Quality assurance
Self-motivated
Training
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
TEAMWORK
ACTIVE LISTENING
Timeline
Unit Head
The Ummed Jodhpur
11.2023 - Current
Front Office Manager
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pre Opening Jaipur
11.2022 - 11.2023
Front Office Manager
Aloft Whitefield Bengaluru
11.2021 - 10.2022
Asst Front Office Manager HOD
The Lalit Chandigarh
07.2017 - 12.2021
Duty Manager
The Lalit Chandigarh
03.2015 - 07.2017
Duty Manager
IHG(Holiday Inn Amritsar)
07.2014 - 03.2015
Front Office Supervisor
Park Plaza Chandigarh
03.2011 - 07.2014
Guest Service Associate
Radisson Blue Indore
B.SC in Hospitality and Hotel Administration -
CIHM
One Year Diploma in Front Office Operations -
Food Craft Institute
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