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v      HOSPITALITY

Reservations, Guest Services, Front Office

·      Checked an average of 50 guests in and out of the hotel per shift
·      Prepared rooms forecast at a 90 bed hotel property
·      Assisted in the planning and coordination of hotel housing activities by working with Catering, and Housekeeping Departments
·      Assisted in the development of package plans for large groups and loyal customers
·      Coordinated group arrivals and departures
·      Checked daily for out-of-order rooms, VIP rooms, and special accommodation requests
·      Provided effective sales effort at Front Desk to maximize rooms revenue
·      Coordinated special billing arrangements for loyal customers and frequent customers
·      Revised daily forecast whenever status changed, informed department heads as necessary
·      Checked and revised night clerk Source of Business Report
·      Coordinated billing with Accounting Department
·      Addressed guest comments and concerns pertaining to accommodations and rates
·      Controlled open and closed dates, availability and condition of rooms
·      Provided effective key controls and followed-up on all matters relating to room security
·      Ensured efficient handling of guest mail and delivery of guest messages
·      Monitored advance deposit procedure
·      Maintained statistics on rooms and reservations, customer arrivals/departures, as well as average occupancy rates
·      Fulfilled guest requests for rooms and amenities
·      Provided business services including faxing, photocopying, messenger service, and message delivery
·         Arranged accommodations for overbooked situations
·      Performed proper front desk closing procedures, as well as food and beverage closing audits
·       Maximized revenues by applying the following techniques:
-          Revenue driven incentive programs –
-          Adhering to sales strategy guidelines
-          Promoting in-house features and benefits –
-          Posting charges for additional business services
Selling hotel rooms at “rack rate” whenever possible
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·      Assisted in coordinating special event parties for up to 200 people including weddings and events
·      Maintained accurate records of each banquet:
·      Prepared reports as necessary, to develop data base and improve strategic management capabilities
·      Monitored presentation of food product; reviewed areas of concern with Executive Chef
·      Successfully built a loyal base of repeat customers by developing rapport with guests
v      Sales/Convention
  • Solicited appropriate information from potential guests for both individual and group sales
  • Arranged meeting and function space for clients
  • Coordinated guest room blocks and arranged group billing of clients

v      Front Desk

  • Assisted in checked an average of 25 guests in and out of the hotel per shift in low season, and an average of 50 on high season
  • Assisted in performing proper front desk closing procedures, as well as food and beverage closing audits

v      FOOD SERVICE / HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

  • Effectively managed a kitchen staff of 10 employees
  • Conducted kitchen meetings
  • Negotiated conflicts in a fair but firm manner
  • Developed cleaning check-list
  • Monitored food handling procedures
  • Maintained par-stock inventory levels
  • Supervised front of the house staff of 20:
  • Reviewed upcoming day’s activities
  • Developed and communicated action plan
  • Maintained budgeted food and beverage costs
  • Maximized productivity and profits through proper budgeting, scheduling, and utilization of cost controls
  • Established staff recognition program (Rewards and employee of the month)
  • Reviewed budget information, flash reports; analyzed profit and loss statements

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