Competent Duty Manager effective at handling front desk operations in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Skilled in managing people, assigned goals and administrative operations. Offering 13 years of experience and dedication to in hospitality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Complex Duty Manager
Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Manyata Business Park
05.2023 - Current
Checks on registration cards of arriving guests and ensures all information should be filled on PMS
Keep a track on maintaining correct details about foreign national arrivals as per FRRO procedure .
Maintained positive guest relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Developed and implemented useful strategies to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular meetings and encouraging constructive feedback sharing within group.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy customers.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and training opportunities for staff members.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust and satisfaction by educating about loyalty program for company and sharing benefits .
Coordinated staff training sessions on new systems or procedures, fostering continuous learning among team members .
Setting monthly Training Calendar and keep track on training sessions as a departmental trainer .
Established performance goals for employees on Upselling , Feedback acquiring , enrollment target to increase loyally programme to reaching those milestones.
Assisting to increase hotel revenue by setting upselling goal through FPG programme of Hilton and training team with upselling techniques and promotional packages to offer guest .
Maintaining safe and secure environment for guests and employees through regular facility inspections and adherence to safety protocols.
Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Keeping daily checks on High Balance , Allowance and Petty cash vouchers
Group Master and House account tracking and coordinating with other department for timely closure by MOD.
Streamlined check-in/check-out processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased guest satisfaction scores.
Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct, and attendance reliability.
Served as primary point of contact for VIP guests, ensuring personalized service and exceptional experiences throughout their stay.
Handled escalated guest issues with diplomacy, ensuring satisfactory resolution while preserving long-term relationships with guest .
Managed staff scheduling for optimal coverage, ensuring efficient operations during peak hours.
Duty Manager
Holiday inn Racecourse Bangalore
10.2021 - 04.2023
Handle guest grievances, guests inquire, other related problems
Assigns and Approves Duty roster for all Front desk staffs
Checks on registration cards of arriving guests and ensures all information should be filled on each card and as well as in software used by company
Sharing details to Night Reception, during high occupancy periods, regarding: walk-in guests and release room blocked because of no-shows along with early departure and arrival timing.
Maintaining documents for allowances, discounts as required by Finance Department.
Ensuring enroot the Trip Advisor Ranking daily basis and along with maintaining the review pro
Management of VIP guests, arrivals and departures and allocating rooms as per preference
Night Audit Process along will require revenue reports are filled
Ensure the in room check in for VIP Guest and ensure amenities placed accordingly
Train new hires and as well exiting team members
Address employee grievances & responsible for performance management including one on one coach & counsel sessions, maintaining performance logs to assist Front Office Manager .
Ensure Staff performance are being monitored and they are working within the policy and procedure set by the management
Duty Manager
Royal Orchid Central Bengaluru
07.2019 - 10.2020
Meet the guest and resolve the grievances to enhance the guest satisfaction
Checks on registration cards of arriving guests and ensures all information should be filled on each card and as well as in software used by company.
Ensure the room has been allocated and all the preferences have been met as per availability
Management of VIP guests, arrivals and departures and allocating rooms as per preference & ensure amenities placed accordingly
Uphold and enforce company policies and procedure and implement new processes as instructed by Company as per SOP .
Perform general office duties (sending/answering emails, phone calls)
Build and maintain positive customer relationship
Every training conducting for team members for flawless operation.
Maintain open lines of communication between all departments.
Guest Relation Executive
The Golkonda Hotel
11.2018 - 06.2019
Management of VIP guests, arrivals and departures and allocating rooms as per preference
Ensure the in room check in for VIP Guest and ensure amenities placed accordingly
Handling guest complaints and concerns in an efficiently and raising to concerned to duty manager in case of escalation .
Maintain all guest folios necessary guest preferences to the appropriate fields on the profile
Maintaining Long Staying guest preferences and circulate to departments accordingly
Maintaining single lady Arrival Pre-Registration formalities until fond farewell
Preparing guest special occasions amenities for a memorable experience during stay
Ensuring enroot the Trip Advisor and OTA Ranking daily basis
Team Leader
The Lalit Great Eastern
12.2016 - 10.2018
Greets, registers, assigns rooms to guests, responsible for proper key control and security measures
Transmits and receives telephone messages and sets up guests’ wake-up calls
Computes bill, collects payment, and makes change for guests
Handling guest complaints and concerns in an efficient and timely manner
Management of VIP guests, arrivals and departures and allocating rooms as per preference
Providing information regarding the Hotel, town attractions, activities etc
Check on VIP reservations, complete their pre-registration formalities
Maintain up-to date information on room rates, current promotions, offers and packages
Maintain all guest folios in the manner instructed and type out necessary guest preferences to the appropriate fields on the profile
Co-ordinate with housekeeping for clearing of rooms
Collect Guest feedback during guest departure along with his likes and dislikes.
Customer Experience
Qatar Airways
05.2014 - 10.2016
Assisting flawlessly through check-in procedure of VIP guests and Elite Customers
Documents check i.e.; emigration regulatory and customs requirements for travelling international destinations
Boarding Customers and issuing flight manifest and other required documents at aircraft
Good problem-solving skills especially in high-pressure situation
Assist misconnected and rerouted passengers during irregular operations; issue travel and hotel vouchers to displaced passengers on overbooked or cancelled flights
Organizing hotels and accommodation for premium customers in case of delays and cancellations of flights.
Guest Service Associate
Hyatt Regency
12.2013 - 04.2014
Maintained an updated database of guest check-ins checkouts and fees
Maintain inventory of vacancies reservations and room assignments
To promote loyalty amongst a broad range of customers
Maintained an updated database of guest check-ins checkouts and fees
Reviewed daily listings of reservations to look for and correct booking errors
Ensured that special accommodations were made for guests when appropriate
Maintained an updated inventory of front office supplies.
Airport Service Agent & Departure Control
Indigo Airlines (InterGlobe Aviation Pvt. Ltd)
10.2010 - 09.2013
Checking-in of passengers, counters Managing as counter supervisor
Coordinate with Duty Manager to determine staffing needs for gate and ground operations, including ticket counters and baggage services
Processed tickets, checked baggage and monitored carry-on baggage for size and quantity, collected checked baggage fees at gate, and assigned seats
Managing Arrivals of Flight with Mishandling Cases of baggage
Endow with remedy for customer satisfaction
Monitored in route and weather origin conditions of destinations relating information to base dispatch
Collaborated with ramp crews before flights to ensure safety and operational guidelines are adhered.
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