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Education
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Prabeen P Nair

Prabeen P Nair

Kochi

Summary

Strategic Rooms Division Leader with over 16 Years of experience overseeing daily operations to ensure superior guest experiences and optimal financial outcomes. Directs a diverse team across front office, Housekeeping, Horticulture, and Spa implementing effective policies that standardize operations and improve service delivery. Engages in continuous improvement practices, leveraging feedback to refine processes and elevate operational excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Rooms Division Manager

Hyatt Regency Kochi Malayattoor.
Kochi
04.2025 - Current
  • Managing front office operations to maintain exceptional guest service standards.
  • Supervised a team of reception staff, providing training and development to improve performance and service quality.
  • Pre opening Hiring and procurements for the Rooms Division
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to share updates, gather feedback, and foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure rooms met the hotel's high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
  • Overseeing the horticulture department, which is headed by a horticulture manager and comprises a team of 19 members.
  • Established and enforced front office policies and procedures to standardise operations and improve service delivery.
  • Oversaw daily hotel operations and promptly fixed issues or process issues with improved solutions.
  • Administered property budget, controlled expenditures and maintained accurate financial records.
  • Coordinated polished and professional reception for guests.
  • Collaborated with the marketing department to create attractive room promotions, driving increased bookings during off-peak periods.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
  • Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements, minimising legal risks and maintaining company reputation.
  • Facilitated training sessions, upskilling staff and promoting continuous professional development.
  • Coordinated with HR to recruit, train, and develop new staff, aligning with company standards.
  • Directed team of 50+ staff members in front office, housekeeping, and reservations to maintain operational excellence.
  • Decreased costs by negotiating with vendors and suppliers for better prices.
  • Liaised with other department managers to streamline processes and enhance overall operational efficiency.
  • Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.

Core Skills:

Managing Profitability , Managing Revenue Goals, Leading Operations and Departement Teams, Managing Guest Experience .

Front Office Operations (Training Exposure)

Hyatt centric Ballygunge Kolkata
Kolkata
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managed front office operations to maintain exceptional guest service standards in a high-volume environment.
  • Supervised a team of reception staff, providing training and development to improve performance and service quality.
  • Organised staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage during peak times while optimising labour costs.
  • Analysed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes to enhance guest experience.
  • Handled guest complaints with empathy and professionalism, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive relationships.
  • Oversaw the management of the front office budget, carefully controlling expenses and optimising resources.
  • Coordinated seamless check-in and check-out processes, minimising guest wait times and enhancing satisfaction.
  • Prepared detailed reports on front office performance, highlighting achievements and identifying challenges for management review.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to share updates, gather feedback, and foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • Established clear procedures for team work, document tracking and data reporting.
  • Established and enforced front office policies and procedures to standardise operations and improve service delivery.

Executive Housekeeper (pre opening)

Hyatt Centric Ballgygungue Kolkata
Kolkata, WB
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Responsible for the pre- opening Hiring & procurements
  • Guest room set up and implementation
  • Setting up the sop's and process required for the departmental operations.
  • Setting up the proper par stocks and inventories required to run the operations.
  • Work closely and having a timely communication with fom to monitor the budget allocated for room division.
  • Setting up the capex and opex together with Fom and FM to run the Room division for the financial year.
  • Overall responsible for the smooth operations of the department
  • Monitoring the productivity of various housekeeping and room division activities.
  • Ensuring exceptional customer service.
  • Observe service behaviors of employees and provide feedback to individuals.
  • Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guests service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.
  • Ensures employees understands Management Expectations and parameters.
  • Ensures Guest Voice scores are above Par level.

Executive Housekeeper (pre opening)

Hyatt Regency Kochi Malyatoor Resort
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Overall responsible for the smooth operations of the department
  • Implementation of SOPs as per Hyatt standards.
  • Monitoring the productivity of various housekeeping activities.

Assistant Executive Housekeeper

The St.Regis Goa Resort
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Overall responsible for the smooth operations of the department
  • Implementation of SOPs as per Marriott standards.
  • Monitoring the productivity of various housekeeping activities.

Executive Housekeeper

Courtyard by Marriott Surat
Surat, Gujarat
10.2018 - 04.2022
  • Cleared all audits to date in green with 98+ %
  • Overall Responsible for smooth operations of the department.
  • Recruiting and training.
  • Implementing new training and procedures whenever required.
  • Overlooking right sops is followed as per the brand approved standard.
  • Making the Annual department budget responsible for manning and expenses.
  • Overlooking linen inventory, O.E inventory, and other required inventories.
  • Looking on to duty rosters, managing leaves, training, cross training.
  • Actively coordinating with Chief Engineer for GCPM rooms as well as the public area to make sure that it is completed as per brand-approved standards.
  • Monitoring productivity of various housekeeping sections.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Managed a team of 31 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits, and customer surveys.
  • Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

Assistant Housekeeper

Le Meridian
Bangalore, Karnataka
11.2017 - 09.2018

Asst Manager Housekeeping

St.Regis
Mumbai, Maharashtra
07.2017 - 10.2017

Housekeeping Executive

Courtyard by Marriott Chakan
Pune, Maharashtra
09.2014 - 07.2017

Senior Housekeeping Supervisor

OAKWOOD PREMIER PRESTIGE
Bangalore, Karnataka
07.2012 - 07.2014

Housekeeping Associate

HYATT REGENCY
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
05.2011 - 06.2012

Education

BSc. - Phycology

Alagappa University

B.Sc. - Hotel and Catering Administration

Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management
Ooty

Diploma - Catering Science and Hotel Administration

Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management
Ooty

Diploma -

American Hotel and Lodging

Skills

  • BSA Audit
  • Medallia
  • Customer service
  • Front office operations
  • Team building
  • Revenue management
  • Budget administration
  • Staff training
  • Performance optimization
  • Inventory management
  • Operational coordination
  • Marketing collaboration
  • Guest relation management

Accomplishments

  • Completed Management Development Program at Courtyard by Marriott, Pune Chakan
  • Awarded the Best Executive in Feb 2016 for outstanding work from Courtyard by Marriott, Pune Chakan
  • A Certified Housekeeping Trainer by Oakwood Premier Prestige, Bangalore
  • Awarded Best Employee of Oakwood Premier Prestige, Bangalore
  • Awarded by the General Manager of Hyatt Regency, Chennai for 'Commitment and Outstanding efforts towards the work'
  • Won Best Truthful Student of the year in 2003 of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sanghaton Goa

Professional Highlights

14, Bringing expertise in managing daily cleaning and maintenance operations to deliver exceptional guest service, which will lead to high guest satisfaction and increase financial profitability.

References

  • Mr. Vikas Sharma, Area General Manager, Marriott Surat Gujarat, +91-9158633033
  • Mr. Rakesh Barot, General Manager, Fairfield by Marriott Agra, +91-9819946479

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: J3353792
  • Father's Name: Mr. Prabhakaran. K
  • Mother's Name: Late Mrs.Ambika P

Timeline

Rooms Division Manager

Hyatt Regency Kochi Malayattoor.
04.2025 - Current

Front Office Operations (Training Exposure)

Hyatt centric Ballygunge Kolkata
12.2024 - 04.2025

Executive Housekeeper (pre opening)

Hyatt Centric Ballgygungue Kolkata
09.2023 - 04.2025

Executive Housekeeper (pre opening)

Hyatt Regency Kochi Malyatoor Resort
09.2022 - 10.2023

Assistant Executive Housekeeper

The St.Regis Goa Resort
04.2022 - 11.2022

Executive Housekeeper

Courtyard by Marriott Surat
10.2018 - 04.2022

Assistant Housekeeper

Le Meridian
11.2017 - 09.2018

Asst Manager Housekeeping

St.Regis
07.2017 - 10.2017

Housekeeping Executive

Courtyard by Marriott Chakan
09.2014 - 07.2017

Senior Housekeeping Supervisor

OAKWOOD PREMIER PRESTIGE
07.2012 - 07.2014

Housekeeping Associate

HYATT REGENCY
05.2011 - 06.2012

BSc. - Phycology

Alagappa University

B.Sc. - Hotel and Catering Administration

Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management

Diploma - Catering Science and Hotel Administration

Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management

Diploma -

American Hotel and Lodging
Prabeen P Nair