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Subarna Chettri

Adelaide,Australia

Summary

Results-oriented Duty Manager skilled at inventory management, training and team leadership. Reliable, dedicated and industrious team player ready to apply 6 years of hospitality experience to challenging new role with room for growth and advancement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Hotel Duty Manager

The Stamford Grand
Adelaide
03.2024 - Current
  • Guaranteed timely check-ins and check-outs by implementing efficient front desk processes and procedures.
  • Addressed employee concerns proactively through open communication channels, fostering a positive work environment within the hotel team.
  • Reduced guest complaints by ensuring strict adherence to hotel policies and procedures.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and professionally, prioritizing guest safety at all times.
  • Ensured proper cash handling procedures were followed by front desk personnel, reducing discrepancies in end-of-day reports significantly over time.
  • Collaborated with the sales team to develop targeted marketing campaigns focused on attracting new guests.
  • Streamlined hotel operations by effectively managing front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance staff.
  • Assisted in budget management by monitoring expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Developed strong relationships with corporate clients to secure repeat bookings for business events.
  • Provided personalized attention to VIP guests, ensuring their needs were met beyond expectations during their stay at the hotel.
  • Implemented inventory control systems for hotel supplies, minimizing waste while maintaining adequate stock levels.
  • Managed guest reservations accurately, optimizing room allocation to maximize revenue opportunities.
  • Managed guest feedback effectively, promptly addressing any negative comments and highlighting positive reviews to motivate staff and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Improved overall efficiency with regular evaluations of staff performance and targeted training programs.
  • Served as a liaison between various departments within the hotel, ensuring smooth operational flow across all areas of responsibility.
  • Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in.
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
  • Increased customer service ratings through personable service.
  • Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
  • Maintained well-regarded concierge services to provide guests with assistance and convenient information about local attractions.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of lodging facility, scheduling staff and overseeing budgets.

Front Office/Concierge Executive

Accor Adelaide
Adelaide
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Group Bookings
  • Operational Systems Monitoring
  • Special Event Coordination
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Operational Efficiency

Duty Manager

The Taj, Hotels & Resorts
Kurseong, West Bengal, India
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Created positive work environment for employees and delivered exceptional customer service
  • Helped improve customer service, quality assurance and service speed by developing and implementing successful solutions
  • Drove performance and process improvements by performing frequent evaluations of business operations, current procedures and personnel actions
  • Provided ongoing training to address staff needs
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals

Front Office Executive

The Leela Palace, Hotels & Resorts
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction
  • Welcomed large volume of guests and improved overall customer service
  • Provided administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during high-volume periods
  • Monitored office inventory to maintain supply levels
  • Reviewed safety, health and sanitation processes throughout areas and enforced rules to promote security and safety
  • Conducted staff performance evaluations to monitor progress and individual skills
  • Executed on-time, under-budget projects by solving complex issues for senior leadership

Butler Service

The Leela Palace, Hotels & Resorts
Chennai, India
01.2018 - 04.2021
  • As a butler for many VVIP's in the hotel

Front Office Supervisor

The Leela Palace, Hotels & Resorts
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
11.2018 - 12.2020
  • One-point contact for the group co-ordination in the hotel
  • Ensure smooth check in to check out of the entire delegation in the hotel
  • Attending Pre-con of the group and action the requirements accordingly
  • Coordinating with Duty Manager for everyday operations and reports
  • Coordinating with team to meet customer satisfaction and following company procedures to increase productivity
  • Responsible for making High Balance, Pay Master, Late check-out, day use and early departure and early check in report, currency exchange, paid out
  • Responsible for making Daily briefing sheet, Newsletter and various reports
  • Responsible for sending mails to the concerned departments one day prior with all related to group arrivals

Front Office Associate

The Leela Palace, Hotels & Resorts
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
12.2017 - 11.2018

Check out checkin

  • Guaranteed timely check-ins and check-outs by implementing efficient front desk processes and procedures.
  • Addressed employee concerns proactively through open communication channels, fostering a positive work environment within the hotel team.
  • Reduced guest complaints by ensuring strict adherence to hotel policies and procedures.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and professionally, prioritizing guest safety at all times.
  • Ensured proper cash handling procedures were followed by front desk personnel, reducing discrepancies in end-of-day reports significantly over time.
  • Collaborated with the sales team to develop targeted marketing campaigns focused on attracting new guests.
  • Streamlined hotel operations by effectively managing front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance staff.
  • Assisted in budget management by monitoring expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Developed strong relationships with corporate clients to secure repeat bookings for business events.
  • Provided personalized attention to VIP guests, ensuring their needs were met beyond expectations during their stay at the hotel.
  • Implemented inventory control systems for hotel supplies, minimizing waste while maintaining adequate stock levels.
  • Managed guest reservations accurately, optimizing room allocation to maximize revenue opportunities.
  • Managed guest feedback effectively, promptly addressing any negative comments and highlighting positive reviews to motivate staff and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Improved overall efficiency with regular evaluations of staff performance and targeted training programs.
  • Served as a liaison between various departments within the hotel, ensuring smooth operational flow across all areas of responsibility.
  • Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in.
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
  • Increased customer service ratings through personable service.
  • Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
  • Maintained well-regarded concierge services to provide guests with assistance and convenient information about local attractions.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of lodging facility, scheduling staff and overseeing budgets.

Education

Diploma - Aviation, Hotel Management And Tours & Travels

Frankfinn Institute
Kolkata

Skills

  • Customer Service Expertise
  • Customer Complaint Resolution
  • Reception Management
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Team Training Programs
  • Team Building and Guidance
  • Payment Transactions

References

Referees Available on request

Languages

English
Full Professional
Nepali
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional

Timeline

Hotel Duty Manager

The Stamford Grand
03.2024 - Current

Front Office/Concierge Executive

Accor Adelaide
11.2023 - 03.2024

Duty Manager

The Taj, Hotels & Resorts
01.2022 - 08.2023

Front Office Executive

The Leela Palace, Hotels & Resorts
01.2021 - 12.2021

Front Office Supervisor

The Leela Palace, Hotels & Resorts
11.2018 - 12.2020

Butler Service

The Leela Palace, Hotels & Resorts
01.2018 - 04.2021

Front Office Associate

The Leela Palace, Hotels & Resorts
12.2017 - 11.2018

Diploma - Aviation, Hotel Management And Tours & Travels

Frankfinn Institute
Subarna Chettri