I have over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on operations and guest service excellence. As an Executive Assistant Manager, I have overseen key departments including Front Office, Housekeeping, Gardening, Food & Beverage, and Engineering. My role involved driving operational efficiency, maintaining high guest satisfaction, leading cross-functional teams, and supporting the General Manager in strategic planning and daily hotel management.
I’ve also played a key role in pre-opening planning, staff training, SOP development, and project implementation, contributing to consistent service quality and operational success.
Main Responsibilities:
Participates in the sections as of details.
Front Office Department: Guest experience, Ton Hong (butler), bellman, driver.
Transportation: Luxury cars and speedboats.
Housekeeping Department: Room maid, Boy, Public, Florist and Laundry.
Gardening Department: Gardener, landscape, delivery team
Food & Beverage Department: with four restaurants and bars.
Engineering Department: Carpenter, Electrician, Pool Team, IT Hotel program, development, and upgrade the project.
Quality Assurance: Ensure cleanliness standards in all areas in collaboration with the housekeeping team.
Responsibilities Overview.
Business Plan and Strategy: Develop annual business plans.
Staffing and manning: Manage staffing plans for operational efficiency.
Capex and Renovation: Oversee Capex, FF&E, and annual renovation plans.
Financial Analysis: Analyze the P&L and revenue report.
Executive Reporting: Prepare performance reports.
Guest Feedback: Respond to reviews on OTA channels and the hotel website.
Additional Responsibilities:
My role has progressively expanded to include the management and strategic oversight of multiple additional projects, demonstrating my capacity for leadership, adaptability, and cross-functional coordination as below
• Sustainable Project Management: Spearheading ecofriendly practices and sustainability initiatives.
• Safety Committee Management: Actively involved in maintaining
and improving workplace safety standards.
• Secretary of the Staff Welfare Committee: Supporting employee
well-being and engagement initiatives.
• Energy-Saving Project Consultation: Providing strategic advice to
enhance energy efficiency across properties.
• Authorization for Material Control System and Standard Hotel
Pre-Opening Phase:
Pre-opening: Hotel lobby, Beachfront Suite, Luxury Pool Villa.
Pre-opening: Cool spa and Wellness Clinic.
Pre-opening: New restaurant, Habita Building Pool Suite, and Penthouse.
Pre-opening : Fitness and Function room
• Collaborate with project and design teams to ensure operational requirements are met in Front Office, Housekeeping, and Guest Services areas.
• Develop departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), job descriptions, service flows, and checklists in line with brand and service standards
• Recruit, onboard, and train the rooms division team members.
• Set up PMS (Property Management System), telephony, key card system, and all guest-facing technol
• Coordinate procurement of departmental equipment, amenities, uniforms, and supplies.
• Liaise with Sales and Marketing for room inventory setup and operational support during the launch.
• Create pre-opening training plans, soft-opening programs, and simulation scenarios to ensure readiness.
• Ensure all safety, fire, and hygiene standards are implemented in guest areas.
Post-Opening Phase:
• Manage and lead the Front Office, Housekeeping, Concierge, and Laundry teams.
• SHA Plus & COVID-19 Management: Ensuring compliance with SHA Plus standards and implementing effective COVID-19 safety protocols.
• Ensure smooth daily operations and exceptional guest Experiences across all touchpoints.
• Monitor departmental budgets, control costs, and drive efficiency.
• Analyze guest feedback and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Lead performance reviews, coaching, and ongoing team development.
• Report to the General Manager on departmental KPIs, guest satisfaction, and operational matters.
• Uphold health and safety regulations, data privacy, and brand standards at all times. Manage and lead the Front Office, Housekeeping, Concierge, and Laundry teams.
• Ensure smooth daily operations and exceptional guest experiences across all touchpoints.
• Monitor departmental budgets, control costs, and drive efficiency.
• Analyze guest feedback and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Lead performance reviews, coaching, and ongoing team development.
• Enhanced communication between departments by holding regular cross-functional meetings to discuss operational challenges and improvements.
Leadership and Team ManagementGuest Experience & Customer Relation ManagementProblem-Solving and Decision-MakingCommunication and Interpersonal Skills