Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Timeline
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Puja Bhattacharjee

1A, Austins Ferry,TAS

Summary

Customer-oriented professional with experience in front desk operations. Skilled in addressing customer inquiries, resolving issues, and managing reservations to ensure efficient hotel operations. Possesses strong interpersonal abilities and excels at multitasking and prioritizing tasks in high-pressure environments. Has significantly contributed to improving customer satisfaction and loyalty through a proactive service approach..

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Guest Service Agent

ibis Styles Hobart
Hobart, Tasmania
01.2023 - Current
  • Effectively managing the arrival and departure processes to ensure a smooth experience.
  • Delivering outstanding service by responding to guest inquiries, needs, and complaints with professionalism and care.
  • Overseeing bookings, modifications, and cancellations while keeping accurate records in the system.
  • Supplying information about hotel services, amenities, and local attractions to assist guests in planning their visits.
  • Managing financial transactions, including payments and billing inquiries, with precision.
  • Acting as a link between guests and various hotel departments to ensure that requests are communicated and addressed.
  • Collecting guest feedback and reviews to enhance service quality and improve the overall experience.
  • Promoting guest safety by adhering to hotel policies and reporting any suspicious behavior.

Guest Service Executive

Saayein Residency
Siliguri, West Bengal
09.2019 - 10.2022
  • Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with guests and improving their overall experience.
  • Effectively addressing and resolving guests' complaints or issues in a prompt manner.
  • Assessing and ensuring that service standards are upheld to provide consistent and high-quality guest experience.
  • Educating new staff on guest service procedure and best practices to guarantee excellent service delivery.
  • Assisting with managing reservations, changes, and cancellations to keep accurate records and availability.
  • Working for various departments to ensure smooth service.
  • Recognizing and promoting additional service or upgrades to enrich the guest experience and boost revenue.

Guest Service Representative

JW Marriott
Kolkata, West Bengal
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Greeted guests and provided information regarding hotel services, amenities, and local attractions.
  • Verified reservations by phone or in person.
  • Assisted guests with check-ins and check-outs in a timely manner.
  • Managing guest enquiries and communicating to higher authority.
  • Taking food order for room service.
  • Filing C-forms for foreign travelers.
  • Taking external phone calls and providing information related to reservations and bookings.

Trainee Associate

Sinclairs
Siliguri, West Bengal
01.2017 - 07.2017

As a hotel management trainee, I was required to undergo training in all four departments on a rotational basis, which include: Front Office: Housekeeping: Food and Beverage: Administration: Maintenance: Skill Development:

  • Check-in/Check-out: Assisting guests during their arrival and departure.
  • Customer Service: Responding to inquiries and offering information about hotel amenities.
  • Reservation Management: Gaining experience in managing bookings and cancellations.
  • Room Inspections: Helping to check rooms for cleanliness and replenish supplies.
  • Cleaning Techniques: Learning effective methods for maintaining guest areas.
  • Service Training: Understanding how to serve food and drinks in the dining area or bar.
  • Event Preparation: Assisting in setting up tables and preparing for meals or events.
  • Inventory Control: Aiding in managing stock and conducting inventory checks.
  • Office Duties: Supporting with paperwork, filing, and data entry tasks.
  • Event Coordination: Assisting in organizing hotel events or meetings.
  • Basic Repairs: Learning to support routine maintenance activities.
  • Safety Protocols: Familiarizing oneself with safety measures and emergency procedures.
  • Communication: Improving skills in guest interaction and teamwork.
  • Time Management: Learning to effectively prioritize tasks.
  • Problem-Solving: Building abilities to handle guest issues and operational challenges.

Education

Bachelors in Hospitality Management

Indian Institute Of Advance Studied
09-2019

Master Degree - Masters Of Tourism, Environmental And Culture

University of Tasmania
Sandy Bay, TAS

Skills

  • Professional Appearance
  • Reservation Management
  • Guest Relations
  • Complaint Handling
  • Basic accounting
  • Safety and security procedures
  • Credit and cash payments
  • Training and mentoring
  • Hospitality services
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills

Accomplishments

  • I received certificate of recognition for generating upsell revenue for my hotel and increasing membership for Accor.

Affiliations

  • I strive to live a healthy lifestyle by working out every day and going to the gym. This routine helps me stay fit both physically and mentally positive impacting my overall lifestyle and work.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Front Desk Guest Service Agent

ibis Styles Hobart
01.2023 - Current

Guest Service Executive

Saayein Residency
09.2019 - 10.2022

Guest Service Representative

JW Marriott
01.2018 - 02.2019

Trainee Associate

Sinclairs
01.2017 - 07.2017

Bachelors in Hospitality Management

Indian Institute Of Advance Studied

Master Degree - Masters Of Tourism, Environmental And Culture

University of Tasmania
Puja Bhattacharjee