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RAHUL YADAV

Summary

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.

Personable and dedicated with knack for resolving guest issues and ensuring smooth operations. Well-versed in hospitality management principles and customer service excellence, with skills in team coordination and problem-solving. Committed to enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

10
10
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.

• 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.

Hotel 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.

• Part of Pre Opening Team of W Sydney and successfully opened the hotel on time.

Executive Housekeeper

AHS Hospitality
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Developed and implemented effective training programs for new hires, resulting in a well-prepared and competent staff.
  • Addressed maintenance issues proactively by coordinating with the engineering department to ensure prompt resolution.
  • Regularly reviewed performance metrics to identify potential areas for improvement in both individual staff members'' performances as well as overall departmental efficiency.
  • Inspected facility cleaning and maintenance to prevent mistakes and maintain quality service.
  • Reduced staff turnover by creating an inclusive work environment that fostered teamwork and open communication among employees.
  • Coordinated special cleaning projects such as deep cleaning or event preparation tasks to maintain hotel''s pristine appearance at all times.
  • Increased productivity levels by implementing time-saving strategies such as enhanced scheduling methods or task prioritization techniques.
  • Consistently responded to cleaning emergencies on behalf of guests with speed, ease and confidentiality.
  • Mentored junior housekeeping staff members, fostering a supportive team environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Completed special housekeeping actions such as turning mattresses on set schedule.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing housekeeping operations and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

Assistant Manager - Learning and Development

Lemon Tree Hotels
08.2019 - 07.2022
  • Managed new employee orientation training process for employees .
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
  • Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Presented project updates during executive meetings to maintain transparency around progress towards key objectives while addressing any concerns raised by leadership stakeholders.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
  • Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
  • Managed all exempt employee coaching, training, and performance improvement actions.

Housekeeping Executive

THE IMPERIAL NEW DELHI
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of special events that required additional housekeeping support such as weddings or conferences held at the hotel premises.
  • Inspected facility cleaning and maintenance to prevent mistakes and maintain quality service.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided feedback to drive productivity.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the hotel.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on cleaning and safety protocols.
  • Addressed maintenance issues proactively by coordinating with the engineering department to ensure prompt resolution.
  • Managed scheduling, task assignments, and performance evaluations for a team of housekeeping staff members.

Housekeeping Supervisor

PULLMAN AND NOVOTEL HOTEL, AEROCITY
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Conducted regular room inspections to verify compliance with housekeeping standards.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on cleaning and safety protocols.
  • Worked with front desk to respond promptly to all guest requests.
  • Supervised team of housekeeping and janitorial workers to meet highest quality of cleanliness and safety standards.

Housekeeping Assistant

The Oberoi's Hotels and Resorts
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

  • Responded to requests from patrons for linens and toiletries.
  • Ensured a welcoming environment for guests by keeping all areas clean, tidy, and wellmaintained.
  • Kept public restrooms clean and well-stocked, creating a pleasant experience for all patrons utilizing facilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Hospitality Management

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
JAIPUR
04-2015

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Property maintenance
  • Complaint handling
  • Housekeeping supervision
  • Guest experiences
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

Hotel Duty Manager

QT HOTELS & RESORT
04.2024 - Current

Hotel Duty Manager

Courtyard by Marriott
07.2023 - 04.2024

Executive Housekeeper

AHS Hospitality
08.2022 - 07.2023

Assistant Manager - Learning and Development

Lemon Tree Hotels
08.2019 - 07.2022

Housekeeping Executive

THE IMPERIAL NEW DELHI
08.2018 - 08.2019

Housekeeping Supervisor

PULLMAN AND NOVOTEL HOTEL, AEROCITY
01.2018 - 08.2018

Housekeeping Assistant

The Oberoi's Hotels and Resorts
06.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Hospitality Management

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
RAHUL YADAV