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Customer Service Management

Location:
Thiruvananthapuram, KL, India
Posted:
August 28, 2013

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Resume:

GITHU KURUVILA

Tc **/***(*), Naduvilaparambil (H) Poonthura P.O Ambalathara Kerala,

India

+91-984*-****-**

**************@*******.***

Profile

A determined, self-motivated and hard-working individual with strong

academic qualifications within Hospitality; current working exposure to

the delivery of efficient banqueting services within a busy 5 star hotel

in London's Mayfair; strong professional knowledge across all areas of F

& B operations; resourceful and mature with excellent communication and

client facing skills; strong collaborative and team work abilities and

able to liaise effectively with all stakeholders; knows how to deliver

best-in-class and seamless service to all clientele.

Key Skills

. Strong academic qualifications with Hospitality and Hotel Management

with current working experience within Banqueting service delivery.

. Good professional experience and training across all areas of F & B

operations; strong knowledge and facilitation of 'Silver Service'.

. Proactive leadership and management qualities and able to interact

successfully with all stakeholders; works collaboratively with all

team members; trains and mentors new staff to drive enhanced skill-

sets and performance levels.

. Highly organized with good time management capabilities; handles

busy work-loads within fast-paced environments without comprising on

service quality.

. Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Hospitality based

software; good linguistic capabilities.

Education and Qualification

2010-2012

MBA Hospitality

Wales University

2005 - 2009

BS in Hotel Management

KLE'S NIJALINGAPPA COLLEGE Bangalore India

Professional Experience / Career Profile

April 2011 -July 2012

Banqueting associate

Four Seasons Hotel London Park Lane

. Delivered effective management across the Banqueting Department;

liaised with colleagues and clients to ensure smooth operations of

all requirements,

. Inspected tables and ensured that all service requirements were met

in terms of linens, flat / glassware and cutlery; observed the

implantation of any additional guest requirements.

. Monitored the set-up of all side stations and buffet tables and

delegated replenishment requirements to all associates.

. Collaborated with team members during the event and ensured the

smooth delivery; dealt with any urgent issues and resolved

complaints.

Sept. 2009 - June 2010

Bakery and pastries Management Trainee

The Estuary Island Resort, Kerala, India

. Developed strong management capabilities through this training

experience; assisted with the preparation and presentation of

pastries and desserts; researched current trends, delivered menu

suggestions and facilitated the development and standardization of

recipes.

. Liaised with guests and ensured the delivery of best-in-class

customer service; collaborated with team members to facilitate the

smooth transition of all guest services.

. Maintained proper hygiene techniques and ensured compliance to all

pertinent legislative or corporate standards.

Dec. 2007- June 2008

Industrial Trainee

ITC Fortune hotel, Bangalore, India

Became proficient in the operations of the below named sections and in

the provision of best in class service.

Front Office

. Liaised with all guests and provided seamless transition of all

service operations; monitored phone systems and ensured prompt and

polite responses; collaborated with other Front Office staff.

F & B Production

. Delivered assistance within assigned areas in the kitchen; ensured

continuous supply of mise-en-place and prepared meals as indicated

such as breakfast.

. Assisted members as directed by the Chef De Partie and ensured

hygiene and safety measures were fully implemented and adhered to.

F&B Service

. Inspected table set-up and ensured correct presentation dependent on

service; replenished side-stations as necessary.

. Liaised with guests and displayed in-depth product knowledge across

all menus and dish preparation; proffered suggestions as required;

presented and opened wines correctly.

. Ensured correct layout of course cutlery, flat and glassware;

cleaned soiled linens and re-set tables for next service.

Housekeeping

. Utilized best practices in the cleaning and service delivery of all

housekeeping tasks; ensured that rooms were cleaned and all stocks

replenished in line with corporate standards.

. Maintained personal grooming, hygiene and cleanliness requirements.

.

Language Skills:

. Proficient in the use of English, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada, basic

knowledge of French.

References:

Available on Request



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