1. GuestService Manager (Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort)
PlanningandOrganising:
Assistthe preparationof the FrontOffice teambudget.
Planand implementtrainingplansforall FrontOffice employees. Conductregularassociate
training,and monitoritssuccess. Thiswill involve traininginbothITsystemsandguest-service
procedures.
Maintainfull knowledge of the PropertyManagementandCall Centre computersystems.
Operations
Supervise the functioningof all departmental employeesandfacilities.
Take personal responsibilityformaximizingqualitylevelsof productandservice,andguest
satisfaction.
Ensure that all StandardOperatingProceduresare beingadheredto,bytrainingall staff and
monitoringtheirperformance. Continue tocapture bestcurrentpractice innew LSOPsrelatingto
frontoffice operation.
Drive the implementationof all salesandpromotional programmesof the hotel. Take personal
responsibilityfordrivingUpsellingwithinthe property.
Monitordailyarrivalsandaction as appropriate foranyVIPor special request. Liaise with
housekeeping,roomservice andguestrelationswherenecessarytocomplete the action.
Developandmaintainamotivational workingenvironmentwithinthe department.
Provide coachingandcounselling,supportandguidance tothe associatesasrequired.
Ensure associatesare up-to-date withcurrentinformationanddataof the hotel productsand
servicesincludingroomtypes,rates,featuresandfacilities,foodandbeverageoutlets&
promotions,spaandhealthclub,andotherservicesandfacilities.
Conductregularroom andfloorinspectionstoensure qualitystandards,completenecessary
EngineeringJobOrderorhousekeepingcleaningrequestsandmonitorthe results.
Provide assistance to local representativesof touroperatorsandtravel agencies.
To anticipate guestneeds,andhandle guestinquiriesinahelpful andattentive Anantaramanner.
To have a complete knowledge of the hotel product,includingroomtypes,rates,relative features
and facilities,foodandbeverageoutletsandpromotions,spaandhealthclub,andotherAnantara
properties.
2. To oversee the service andattitude withwhichourguestservice isbeingdelivered,andensure it
meetsthe higheststandardof Anantaraat all times.
Take personal responsibilityforensuringall issuespertainingtoguestsatisfactionare metandthat
followupiscompletedonatimelybasis.
To be proactive andinnovative,suggestingalternativesthatmeetguestneedsinenjoyingtheir
Anantaraexperience.
To developaclose andharmoniousworkingrelationshipwithall hotel departments.
GHA DISCOVERY CHAMPIONfor the property
OperationManager (The Other Corner)
Responsible formaintainingvisibilitywithguestsatall times,andfor assistingthe Resident
Manager to run an Eco friendlyBoutique hotelthathas10 Villas,afine dining restaurants,a
lounge andbar, nature and adventure activitiesanda outdoorpool withanorganic farmland.
Duties& Responsibilities:-
1. Usinghotel resourcestomaximize guests’satisfaction&optimizerevenues.
2. Representingthe hotel inthe marketplace anddeveloprelationshipswithkeyaccounts.
3. Analyzingstatistical informationanddrawingconclusionsfromitbringthe bestto our
customersandget maximumrevenues
4. Developingandimplementingstaff trainingprograms
5. Ensuringthe accurate and timelysubmissionof payroll dataandotherrelevant
documentstothe headoffice.
6. Continuouslydevelopingthe hotelsbrand.Makingsure thatguestsatisfactionisalways
highand hotel customerratingsare continuestobe greatand maintainingthe
continuityof bestservice possible.
7. Attendingtourismtrade fairsandexhibitions.(InColomboandaroundSri Lanka)
8. Providingthe hotel ownerswithregularreports onthe hotelsoperationanddayto day
performance.
9. Accuratelyforecastingrevenues/expenses/andintroducingnew strategiesand
internallyrecognizedsystemstoimprove the customerservice andstaff performance.
10. Settingupteambuildingandlearningand developmentprogramswithpersonal
developmentprogramforthe staff.
OperationSupervisor (EmiratesPalace)
Duties& Responsibilities:-
1. Supervisingandleadingthe team
2. NightshiftIncharge (handover)
3. Roasterand payroll (Time Attendance)
4. Weeklytrainingsonbutlerservice,operationandguestservice andfoodandbeverage(Trainthe
trainerskillsqualified)
5. Trainingreports,trainingcalendarupdatesandmakingtrainingplans
4. Accomplishment:-
2012 Train the Trainer Skills
2012 CPR AED and First Aid License Americanheart Association
2011 Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority – ExcellentCustomerService/Tourism
Information
2011 Kempinski FrontOffice Essential Course
2010 LQA World Championtournament winners and Middle Eastand Africa
winners(LeadingQualityAssurance)
2010 LQA Emirates Palace GoldMedalist
2011 LQA EmiratesPalace SilverMedalist
2010 GulfCooperationCouncil (GCC) conference
Reasonforleaving:-
For my weddinginChinaandHoneymooninThailand
Butler (WestinDubai Mina Seyahi)
Duties& Responsibilities:-
1. Butlerservice
2. Checkin (insuite or executiveclubreception),checkoutsforsuite guestandVIP(OPERA)
3. Welcome,showaroundandescorting
4. Handlingguestcomplains
5. Suite checklistandmakingsure housekeepingis100%
6. Executive clubduties(breakfast,snacks,APERO,midnightsnack)
7. Executive clubbar
8. Guidedtourswithguest
9. In roomservice (foodandbeverage)
10. Presidential suiteservice (24hourspersonalize service)
11. Laundryservice
12. Restaurantbookings,conciergearrangements
13. Marhaba service forVIPfromDubai Airport
14. Guestprofiles, preferences, notes,trace,alertsinOPERA
15. Guesthistoryupdates
5. 16. Special occasionarrangements
17. Special amenities
18. Executive clubbusinesscenterarrangementsandduties
19. Executive clublounge andbarsetup andmaintenances
20. Foodand beverage orders(FBM)
21. Stores,butlerpantriesmaintenances
22. Hotel showaround,escorting,clubcar arrangements
23. SPA bookingsandescorting
24. In roomservice trolleys,hotboxes,railsmaintenances
25. Dailybriefingsandhand over
Accomplishments:-
Since 2008 Memberof the International Institute of ModernButlers
Since 2008 Membersof the butlers guildUK
2008 Butlers Training Magnum ButlersAustralia
2008 Level 2 Award in food SafetyCatering from CharteredInstitute of
environmentHealthUK
2008 3 GoldMedalsin Dubai HR networkSport Event 2008
2009 Most guestcomments in the hotel Jan 2009
Reasonforleaving:-
Due to an injuryinrightknee while participatingsportevent
Private Assistant(Fregate Island Private)
Duties& Responsibilities:-
1. HelicopterChickin/Checkout
2. In VillaWelcome,checkin
3. Marina Welcome
4. Islandtours