I am a dedicated and experienced hospitality professional with a strong commitment to achieving the highest standards in delivering exceptional customer service. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my goal-oriented mindset and ability to provide legendary service to both guests and colleagues. Known for my strong work ethic and discipline, I am able to easily adapt to new environments. With excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with individuals at all organizational levels, I am a highly intelligent and articulate team member. Over the course of my over 7 years of post-graduation experience, I have had the opportunity to work with prestigious brands such as The Ritz Carlton, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, and Sheraton Hotels. I possess a wide range of expertise, including exceptional customer service, complaint handling, telephone etiquette, proficiency in Opera, Micros Symphony, Mcure, Microsoft Office software, and proficiency in food and beverage service, management, and administration.
CAREER OBJECTIVES
"To make an impactful contribution towards the realization of my employer's short-term and long-term goals, translating organizational success into personal achievements. I am determined to elevate my career to new heights, leveraging my extensive knowledge and experiences to create positive outcomes for both the organization and the wider community."
KEY ATTRIBUTES AND STRENGHTS:
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, leading groups and teams effectively from a young age
- Proactively taking initiative to teach others and continuously expand skill set, with a commitment to personal and professional growth
- Earned a high level of trust from superiors, entrusted with handling operations in their absence
- Excelled in addressing guest complaints and ensuring utmost guest satisfaction
- Exhibited youthful energy and focused mindset, amplifying effectiveness in the role
- Possessed an engaging and outgoing personality, effortlessly connecting with others
- Exhibited a positive work attitude and exceptional flexibility, navigating tasks and challenges with ease
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, effectively communicating and building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Displayed excellent time management abilities, consistently meeting deadlines and efficiently prioritizing tasks
- Fostered a productive work environment through a good sense of humor, injecting positivity
- Maintained unwavering attention to detail, delivering accurate and thorough results while effectively multitasking
- Known for honesty and trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information
- Possessed an extraordinary ability to recap and summarize information accurately
- Contributed to successful collaboration and achievement of collective goals through an innate team spirit and disciplined approach
- Served as the primary point of contact for guests ordering food via telephone from their rooms, ensuring prompt and efficient service.
- Took room service orders over the phone, providing professional and friendly assistance.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and consulted with kitchen staff to address any inquiries or special requests.
- Offered expert knowledge on the origin, vintage, and style of various wines to enhance the guest experience.
- Placed and accurately logged call back for room service orders to ensure precise and timely delivery.
- Proactively notified guests and management of any delays in service delivery, ensuring transparency and customer satisfaction.
- Effectively communicated additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen staff for smooth food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout the day, adhering to high sanitation standards.
- Utilized the MICROS system to accurately record and process transactions at the time of order.
- Produced comprehensive closing reports, including MICROS reports, to facilitate smooth financial processes.
- Expertly processed all payment methods for seamless and efficient transactions.
- Strictly adhered to company, safety, and security policies and procedures, promptly reporting any accidents, injuries, or unsafe work conditions to the manager.
- Provided detailed descriptions of menu items to customers, ensuring they were well-informed about their meal options.
- Clearly and accurately relayed additional meal requirements, dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests to the kitchen staff, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
- Regularly communicated with kitchen staff to address menu questions, waiting times, incorrect orders, and product availability, relaying relevant information to customers promptly.
- Skillfully handled customer inquiries, changes, and cancellations regarding their orders.
- Thoroughly checked all orders to verify their accuracy, completeness, and adherence to customer requirements.
- Worked in the capacity of room service server and Banquet server when needed.
- Exceptional customer service
- Complaint handling
- Telephone etiquette
- Opera and Micros Symphony software
- Microsoft Office suite
- Food and beverage service and management
- Effective communication
- Proactive leadership
- Trustworthy and responsible
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Basic Food Hygiene Training Certification
- Fire Safety Training Certification
-Training for Intervention ProcedureS (TIPS) Certified
-Institute of Customer Relationship Management Associate Member
-Institute of Hospitality (IOH) Graduate Member
- 5 star Nominee award. The Ritz Carlton Doha, Qatar. Year 2018
- Star of the Month award (Front of House) Fairmont Hotels and Resort Ajman, UAE. December, 2015
- Employee of the Month Award (Room Dining Team) Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Ajman, UAE. July, 2015
- Student with best Academic Performance(Higher National Diploma) Wavecrest College of Hospitality. Year 2012
- Student with best Academic Performance(National Diploma) Wavecrest College of Catering and Hotel Management. Year 2009
- Meeting people
- Travelling
- Snokeling
- Learning new skills
- Reading and listening to motivationals
- Available upon request
- Basic Food Hygiene Training Certification
- Fire Safety Training Certification
-Training for Intervention ProcedureS (TIPS) Certified