Guest-oriented Hotel Manager offering more than ten years of experience in hospitality and tourism industries. Self-starter providing valuable service to clients and tourists. Successful management background at reputable hotels and resorts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Hotel Manager
Khazar Inji Hotel
Baku, Azerbaijan
03.2021 - Current
Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
Booked large groups for weddings, seminars, conferences and other events, providing best available room rates.
Established internal databases and record management systems to enhance accuracy and integrity of documentation and data.
Increased customer service ratings through personable service.
Provided services efficiently and with high level of accuracy.
Participated in financial activities such as setting room rates, establishing budgets and allocating funds to departments.
Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in
Coordinated with waitstaff to regularly clean buffet areas and refill hot and cold items quickly
Hotel Duty Manager
Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
12.2016 - 08.2019
Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
Offered appropriate reservation options based on expected attendees when coordinating events.
Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in.
Increased customer service ratings through personable service.
Provided services efficiently and with high level of accuracy.
Participated in financial activities such as setting room rates, establishing budgets and allocating funds to departments.
Executive Officer
Best western Premier Hotel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10.2015 - 12.2016
Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps and strategic business plans.
Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
Monitored unit training and training schedules.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Double checked inventories and made inventory schedules with supply sergeant.
Hotel Operations Manager
Deluxe Hotel
Baku, Azerbaijan
12.2013 - 12.2015
Managing operation in the Hotel
Maintain effective communication with all related departments to ensure smooth service delivery
Maintain an up to date knowledge of hotel and local services and supply information and respond to guest queries
Deal swiftly, efficiently and sensitively to guest complaints and follows through
Build strong relationships and liaise with all other department's especially housekeeping, reservations etc
Monitor all Front Desk employees ensuring guests are taken care of in a professional and friendly manner
Maintain awareness of guest profiles
Promoted the hotel brand's loyalty scheme.
Assistant Front Office Manager
Amber Hotels
Baku, Azerbaijan
07.2011 - 12.2013
Trains, cross-trains and retrains all front office personal
Participates in the selection of front office personal
Schedules the front office staff
Evaluates the job performance if each front office employee
Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities
Respond to clients' complaints in a timely and professional manner
Supervised payroll corrections for accuracy and duplications.
Created training modules in partnership with HR for new hires.
Front Office Supervisor
AYF Hotel
Baku, Azerbaijan
06.2010 - 07.2011
Greeted and welcomed all hotel guests with a smile
Developed departmental objectives, work schedules, budgets and policies
Processed telephone and walk-in reservations per
Solicited feedback through questionnaires to evaluate levels of guest satisfaction
Reviewed account information and charges with guests during check-out
Verified that personal and payment information on guest accounts was accurate and complete
Escorted guests to their assigned rooms, including transporting their luggage
Resolved service-related problems in a timely manner
Improved customer service ratings
Front Desk Agent
Olympic Hotel
Baku, Azerbaijan
08.2007 - 07.2009
Greet and welcome all hotel guests with a smile
Verified that personal and payment information on guest accounts was accurate and complete
Escorted guests to their assigned rooms, including transporting their luggage
Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process
Analysed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing
Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies
Researched and updated all required materials needed for firm and partners
Resolved service-related problems in a timely manner.