Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certificates
Personal Information
Languages
References
Timeline
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Kailash Rana

Huapai,New Zealand

Summary

Results-driven Hospitality Leader with 14 years of experience in managing 4 & 5 Star Luxury Hotels. Adept at providing fantastic customer service and holding employees to excellent standards. Knowledgeable about modern computer programs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Rooms Division Manager

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre
Hamilton, New Zealand
11.2021 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations of the front office, reservations, and housekeeping departments to ensure seamless guest experiences and operational efficiency.
  • Manage room allocations and reservations to optimize occupancy and revenue.
  • Oversee rate management, including setting and adjusting room rates based on market trends and occupancy levels, in collaboration with the Hotel Manager.
  • Assist the Hotel Manager with accounts receivable, ensuring accurate and timely processing of guest invoices and payments.
  • Develop and manage staff rosters to ensure optimal staffing levels and coverage across all departments.
  • Conduct floor walks to inspect the condition of guest rooms and public areas, coordinating with maintenance to address and resolve any issues observed.
  • Run the Health and Safety Committee meetings, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and fostering a safe working environment for staff and guests.
  • Conduct Duty Manager shifts, addressing and resolving guest concerns, and coordinating with various hotel departments.
  • Implement and monitor standards of cleanliness, service, and guest satisfaction.

Website: www.distinctionhotelshamilton.co.nz

Hotel Star Category: 4-star, 147 rooms.

Executive Housekeeper

Stamford Plaza Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2018 - 11.2021
  • Managed housekeeping operations for a 286-room, 5-star luxury hotel (now JW Marriott), ensuring high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.

Website: www.stamford.com.au
Hotel Star Category: 5-star, 286 rooms

Assistant Executive Housekeeper

Hotel Jet Park
Auckland, New Zealand
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • As a second-in-command, I assisted the Executive Housekeeper in managing the overall housekeeping operations.

Website: www.jetparkauckland.co.nz
Hotel Star Category: 4-star, 222 rooms

Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Hotel Crowne Plaza (IHG)
New Delhi, India
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • As a second-in-command, I assisted the Executive Housekeeper in managing the overall housekeeping operations.

Website: www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/new-delhi/delba/hoteldetail
Hotel Star Category: 5-star, 183 room

Housekeeping Executive

Hotel JW Marriott
Chandigarh, India
11.2012 - 08.2014
  • Supervised housekeeping operations for a 164-room, 5-star luxury property, maintaining high service standards.

Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ixcjw-jw-marriott-hotel-chandigarh/overview/
Hotel Star Category: 5-star, 164 room

Housekeeping Supervisor

Hotel Taj Mahal Palace
Mumbai, India
03.2011 - 10.2012
  • Supervised housekeeping for a 560-room, 5-star iconic hotel, leading a large team to ensure superior service quality.

Website: www.tajhotels.com/en-in/hotels/taj-mahal-palace-mumbai
Hotel Star Category: 5-star, 560 rooms

Housekeeping Assistant

Hotel The Oberoi
New Delhi, India
10.2009 - 03.2011
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and service standards in a 283-room, 5-star luxury hotel.

Website: www.oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-delhi/
Hotel Star Category: 5-star, 283 rooms

Education

Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Studies - Hospitality -

Whitireia Auckland
05.2017

Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management -

Punjab Technical University
01.2010

Skills

  • Operational management
  • Strategic leadership
  • Housekeeping services
  • Front office operations
  • Reservations management
  • Rates management
  • Accounts receivable
  • Staff management
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Guest satisfaction
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Infection, Prevention and Control Protocols
  • Quality control
  • Team management
  • Operational planning
  • Guest relations

Accomplishments

  • Red Knight Award - Stamford Plaza Auckland, December 2020
  • CEO Appreciation Award - Stamford Plaza Auckland, 2019
  • Finalist - New Zealand Hotel Industry Housekeeping Employee of the Year 2019
  • Finalist - HM Awards Australia Housekeeping Employee of the Year 2019
  • Finalist - New Zealand Hotel Industry Housekeeping Employee of the Year 2018
  • Shortlisted - IHG Future Leader South West Asia, 2016

Certificates

  • Duty Manager Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/01/1990
  • Gender: Male
  • Visa Status: Permanent Resident Visa

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Rooms Division Manager

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre
11.2021 - Current

Executive Housekeeper

Stamford Plaza Auckland
11.2018 - 11.2021

Assistant Executive Housekeeper

Hotel Jet Park
06.2017 - 10.2018

Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Hotel Crowne Plaza (IHG)
08.2014 - 05.2016

Housekeeping Executive

Hotel JW Marriott
11.2012 - 08.2014

Housekeeping Supervisor

Hotel Taj Mahal Palace
03.2011 - 10.2012

Housekeeping Assistant

Hotel The Oberoi
10.2009 - 03.2011

Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Studies - Hospitality -

Whitireia Auckland

Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management -

Punjab Technical University
Kailash Rana