Suresh Kala
(M) +91-705*******
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B1-325B Aloha on the Ganges, Rishikesh
India
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging role in the area of Hospitality/Services and strive for excellence with dedication, proactive approach, positive attitude and passion towards the work that will fully utilize my logical and reasoning abilities in the best possible way for the fulfillment of personal and organizational goals. EDUCATION
MBA - Two-year MBA from Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, India Graduation – Bachelor of Arts from HNB Garwhal University, Srinagar, Garwhal Diploma – 1 Year Diploma in Hotel Management
12th with science stream, 2005
10th with science stream, 2002
WORK EXPERIENCE
Working with “Leisure Hotels & Resorts” Rishikesh (130 Rooms) Designation : Resident Manager (Aloha on the Ganges, Rishikesh) Duration : May’ 19 to Till date
Designation : Operation Manager (Aloha on the Ganges, Rishikesh) Duration : Nov’ 15 to April’ 19
Worked with “Sarovar Hotels & Resorts” Gurugram 04 years 05 months (120 Rooms) Designation : Front Office Manager (Pre-Opening- Optus Hometel, Bhiwadi) Duration : Apr’14 till Oct’ 15
Designation : Duty Manager (Optus Sarovar Premiere, Gurugram) Duration : May’11 to Mar’14
Worked with “Fortune Select Excalibur” ITC Hotel Division Gurugram, (136 Rooms) Designation : Guest Relation Executive (Pre-Opening) Duration : Oct’10 to Mar’11
Worked with “The Bristol Hotel” Gurugram (83 Rooms) Designation : Front Office Executive
Duration : Dec’ 09 to Sep’ 10
Worked with “Ginger Hotel” (Roots Corporation limited) Pantnagar (98 Rooms) Designation : Guest Service Associate (Pre-Opening) Duration : Feb’08 to Nov’09
Worked with “Haveli Hari Ganga” (Leisure Hotels) Haridwar Designation : Front Office Executive
Duration : July’06 to Jan’08
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To lead the resort in terms of operational activities to provide the highest level of comfort and hospitality to all guests.
Maintain regular contacts with individual customers, and build strong relationships with them. Achieve total guest satisfaction by providing service, which is the best in class, and maximize organizational profitability through effective utilization of all resources. Develop and implement strategies to achieve a larger market share and attract new segments. Create a work environment that is high in employee morale and provides constant learning & development and use the feedback from Employee Satisfaction Surveys to draw an action plan. Develop systems and procedures that achieve higher cost efficiency and guest satisfaction. Recruitment and Performance Appraisal/ Management of the staff in the department. Ensure through regular monitoring of guest feedback, prompt, efficient and accurate service to all guests. Review the monthly business reports and analyze market and occupancy trends ensure that all the operational standards set for all the equipment & processes are followed. Work in association with each operational department for effective resort management. Develop resort trainers in association with the training department & oversee all the training activities within the department.
Stay informed & follows best practices in Hotels & Resorts. ACHIEVEMENTS
Aloha on the Ganges was awarded as “Best Boutique Hotel- India” by SATTE in Jan 2020. Started with 47 rooms 50 associates in Nov 2015 to 130 rooms 240 associates now & 400% revenue fold at Aloha on the Ganges Rishikesh
Part of three pre-opening hotels and completed the task given under pre-opening, one of them was as HOD
“Certified Departmental Trainer (TTT)” Sarovar Hotels – March 2015
“Certificate of Excellence Award 2012” Optus Sarovar Premiere by Trip Advisor, TOP 25 Hotels in India
“Travelers’ Choice™ 2013” Optus Sarovar Premiere by Trip Advisor SKILLS
Communication
Ability to work under pressure
Decision making
Self-Motivation
Leadership
Teamwork
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 04
th
September 1987
Languages : English & Hindi
Permanent Address : Kotdwar, Uttarakhand 246149, India HOBBIES
Driving
Travelling
Playing Cricket & Volleyball
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all the above information given by me is correct to the best of my knowledge. Place : Rishikesh, India (SURESH KALA)