Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Maulik Mansion Resort, excelling in sales and operations. Skilled in maximizing revenue through innovative marketing strategies and fostering a culture of excellence in guest service. Strong leadership and financial acumen ensure successful budget management and enhanced guest satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Maulik Mansion Resort Jim Corbett Ramnagar
12.2023 - Current
Oversee the operations functions of the hotel, as per the Organizational chart.
Hold regular briefings and meetings with all heads of departments.
Ensure full compliance with Hotel operating controls, SOPs, policies, procedures, and service standards.
Lead all key property issues including capital projects, customer service, and refurbishment.
Handling complaints, and overseeing the service recovery procedures.
Responsible for the preparation, presentation, and subsequent achievement of the hotel’s annual Operating Budget, Marketing, and sales Plan and Capital Budget.
Manage the ongoing profitability of the hotel, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets are met and exceeded.
Ensure all decisions are made in the best interest of the hotels and management.
Deliver hotel budget goals and set other short and long-term strategic goals for the property.
Developing improvement actions, and carrying out cost savings.
A strong understanding of P&L statements and the ability to react with impactful strategies
Closely monitor the hotel’s business reports daily and make decisions accordingly.
Ensure that monthly financial outlooks for Rooms, Food & Beverage, Admin & General, are on target and accurate.
Maximizing room yield and hotel/resort revenue through innovative sales practices and yield management programs.
Prepare a monthly financial report for the owners and stakeholders.
Draw up plans and budgets (revenues, costs, etc.) for the owners.
Helping in the procurement of operating supplies and equipment, and contracting with third-party vendors for essential equipment and services.
Act as a final decision maker in hiring a key staff.
Coordination with HOD’s for the execution of all activities and functions.
Overseeing and managing all departments and working closely with department heads daily.
Manage and develop the Hotel Executive team to ensure career progression and development.
Be accountable for the responsibilities of department heads and take ownership of all guest complaints.
Provide effective leadership to hotel team members.
Lead in all aspects of business planning.
Respond to audits to ensure continual improvement is achieved.
Corporate client handling and taking part in new client acquisition along with the sales team whenever required.
Assisting in residential sales as and when required and developing strong sales prospects.
Responsible for safeguarding the quality of operations both (internal & external audits).
Responsible for legalization, Occupational Health & Safety Act, fire regulations, and other legal requirements.
Operations Manager
Kamay The Grand Alova Rishikesh
10.2021 - 12.2023
Promote a positive employee relations culture through effective communication and regular team meetings.
Carry out regular inspections of all departments in the areas of guest service delivery, cleanliness, presentation, service delivery, employee presentation and grooming.
Ensure that reasonable care is taken for the Health and Safety of yourself, other employees, guests and any other persons on the Hotel premises.
Operations Manager
The Grand Alova by Wild Heritage Rishikesh
11.2020 - 10.2021
Ensure that each department delivers a consistently high standard of guest service. Also, achieve business objectives and maximise the profitability of all outlets. Maintain effective cost controls in all areas.
Plan and direct the hotel main operations including quality, standards, cleanliness, guest satisfaction.
Promote a culture of excellence in guest care through a warm welcome and a desire to exceed expectations.
Work alongside all HODs to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations.
Conduct regular operations meeting with all HODs to discuss routine operational matters, departmental performance targets and guest feedback.
Deputise for the General Manager in his absence and at various meetings & events.
Be responsible for maximising profit through the consistent delivery of the highest standard of service.
Ensure consistent implementation and review of SOPs throughout all Departments.
Be responsible for all the day-to-day queries, complaints or problems that arise in the hotel.
Monitor the hotel functions book and familiarise yourself with all updates & amendments.
Liaise daily with the GM and M&E Manager to forecast Hotel business on a weekly basis and plan accordingly.
Maximise financial opportunities and achieve pro-active up-selling environment throughout the hotel.
Carry out Duty Management shifts as required.
Conduct regular fire walks and Health & Safety audits.
Front Office Manager Cum Operation Manager
Samasara by the Ganges
12.2019 - 10.2020
Front Office Executive
Ellbee Ganga View Rishikesh
11.2017 - 11.2019
Greets, registers, and assigns rooms to guests.
Issues room key to guest.
Responsible for proper key control and other security measures.
Answers telephone in absence of telephone operator.
Transmits and receives telephone messages and sets up guests’ wake-up calls.
Date stamps, sorts, and racks incoming mail and messages.
Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.
Keep records of room availability and guests’ accounts. Operates the front office computer system. Makes photocopies if needed.
Computes bill, collects payment, and makes change for guests.
Makes and confirms reservations.
Posts charges such as room, food, liquor, or telephone, to guest folio.
Makes restaurant, transportation, or entertainment reservations for guests
Deposits guests’ valuables in hotel safe or safe deposit box.
Front Office Supervisor
Ellbee Ganga View Rishikesh
12.2015 - 11.2017
Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
Dispersed petty cash to employees and collected and managed receipts.
Handled office contracts like leases, utilities and employee agreements.
Front Desk Assistant
Hotel Ganga Kinare Rishikesh
07.2014 - 11.2015
Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
Handled payment and bill processing, change giving and payment collecting for guests.
Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
Trainee
Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore
01.2014 - 07.2014
Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Sri Dev Suman Garhwal University
Rishikesh, India
04-2016
High School Diploma -
Rajkiya Inter Collage Gheradhaar
Tehri, India
06-2011
Skills
Sales
Branding
OTA Expert
Advertising and marketing
Event management and promotion
Operations
Certification
One year Hotel Diploma From Doon institute of food technology Rishikesh (Uttarakhand)