Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Awards
Accomplishments
Languages
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Rahul Yadav

Coombs,ACT,ACT

Summary

I'm a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and focused on providing outstanding customer service to exceed expectations. In my previous roles, I've successfully demonstrated working under pressure both on my own as well as part of a team. I've strong collaborative skills and the ability to work in a team environment as well. As an individual with strong commitment to bring about successful relationships and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively, I'm confident that I'll be best suited for this role. I am confident that my effective communication and interpersonal skills will be a valuable asset for the organization.

Hospitality professional with proven track record in managing hotel operations and enhancing guest satisfaction. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and consistently achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable, with expertise in conflict resolution and customer service excellence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Hotel Duty Manager

QT Hotels & Resort
04.2024 - Current
  • Reduced guest complaints by ensuring strict adherence to hotel policies and procedures.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and professionally, prioritizing guest safety at all times.
  • Increased room occupancy rates by implementing effective marketing strategies and promotions.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the property, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Ensured proper cash handling procedures were followed by front desk personnel, reducing discrepancies in end-of-day reports significantly over time.
  • Addressed employee concerns proactively through open communication channels, fostering a positive work environment within the hotel team.
  • Served as a liaison between various departments within the hotel, ensuring smooth operational flow across all areas of responsibility.
  • Managed guest reservations accurately, optimizing room allocation to maximize revenue opportunities.
  • Coordinated staff schedules efficiently to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods while avoiding overtime costs.
  • Streamlined hotel operations by effectively managing front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance staff.
  • Improved overall efficiency with regular evaluations of staff performance and targeted training programs.
  • Provided personalized attention to VIP guests, ensuring their needs were met beyond expectations during their stay at the hotel.
  • Managed guest feedback effectively, promptly addressing any negative comments and highlighting positive reviews to motivate staff and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in.
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
  • Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
  • Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.

Duty Manager

Courtyard by Marriott
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates
  • Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in
  • Provided services efficiently and with high level of accuracy
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
  • Handling walk in guest's situations plus upselling of rooms on the spot
  • Keeping the hotel guests safe and secure
  • Conducting briefings with team members
  • Answer internal and external phone calls
  • Increased customer service ratings through personable service
  • Managing day to day Front Desk Operations
  • Managed staff scheduling for optimal coverage, ensuring efficient operations during peak hours.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ordering supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels and minimize waste.
  • Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards, and service efficiency.

Front Office Supervisor

Kimpton Margot Sydney
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisting Duty Managers during Team meetings
  • Assisting in Club Lounge during peak operation hours
  • Managing entire shift
  • Managing day to day Front Desk Operations
  • Making sure that the guests are aware about the Hotel and the precinct
  • Attending and resolving guest complaints
  • Assisting guests during check in and check outs, answering guest emails and phones calls
  • Coordinating with housekeeping and food & beverage service to provide exceptional guest service
  • Team member's engagement and training

Assistant Manager Learning and Development

Lemon Tree Hotels & Mind Leaders
08.2019 - 07.2022
  • Trained housekeeping staff
  • Monitored staff performance and carried out performance audit of the employees in Lemon Tree Hotels Pan India
  • Analyzed guest feedback comment to design the training calendar for The Lemon Tree Hotels Pan India
  • Conducting executive presence training for the employees of Lemon Tree Hotel Pan India to enhance their skills
  • Mentoring the management trainees and monitoring their efficiency at the work place and guiding them as and when required

Executive, Housekeeping

The Imperial New Delhi
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for cleanliness, orderliness and appearance of the entire Hotel
  • Responsible for Associate/Supervisor Engagement and their Leave calendar
  • Taking care of extra curriculum activities and planning
  • Maintaining & auditing par stock of guest supplies, cleaning supplies, linen and uniform
  • Developing and implementing Housekeeping systems and procedures
  • Audits of public spaces & Guest rooms to ensure everything are as per brand standard
  • Daily briefing of Supervisors & Associates
  • Supervising all housekeeping employees, planning and assigning work assignments, giving training for newly recruited employees, doing audits and inspection of housekeeping personal work assignment and requisition supplies

Housekeeping Supervisor

Pullman & Novotel Hotel
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Attending and resolving guest complaints
  • Responsible for cleanliness, orderliness and appearance of the hotel
  • Organizing on-the job training and evaluating its effectiveness
  • Daily briefing of associates/ supervisors
  • Audits of public spaces & guest rooms to ensure everything is as per brand Standard

Housekeeping Assistant

The Oberoi
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Helping team members for any assistance such as out of service rooms, deep cleaning, guest complaints, equipment & organizing
  • Responsible for Inventory & records
  • Responsible for housekeeping store
  • Evaluate condition of furniture, fixture & Décor and make changes and repair
  • Train new employs in training procedures & upgrades

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management

Institute of Hotel Management
Jaipur
04-2015

Skills

  • Staff Training and Development
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Property Maintenance
  • Complaint Handling
  • Security management
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Reservation Management
  • Housekeeping supervision
  • Hospitality
  • Cash Handling
  • Training and mentoring
  • Guest complaint resolution
  • Guest accommodations
  • Staff Training
  • Quality Assurance

References

Upon Request

Awards

Courtyard Manager of the month

Accomplishments

  • Carefully mentored newly hired employees on customer service techniques which helped improve focus on guests and visitors.
  • Supervised team of 12 staff members.
  • Telephone Service - Professionally processed 80+ calls per day, providing information and service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Product Promotion - Up-sold products and motivated customers to upgrade current product plans.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Hotel Duty Manager

QT Hotels & Resort
04.2024 - Current

Duty Manager

Courtyard by Marriott
07.2023 - 04.2024

Front Office Supervisor

Kimpton Margot Sydney
08.2022 - 07.2023

Assistant Manager Learning and Development

Lemon Tree Hotels & Mind Leaders
08.2019 - 07.2022

Executive, Housekeeping

The Imperial New Delhi
08.2018 - 08.2019

Housekeeping Supervisor

Pullman & Novotel Hotel
01.2018 - 08.2018

Housekeeping Assistant

The Oberoi
06.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management

Institute of Hotel Management
Rahul Yadav