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Paras Chawla

Queenstown,New Zealand

Summary

Results-driven hospitality professional with extensive experience in motel and hotel management. Proven track record in guest services, staff management, and financial administration, consistently achieving KPI targets. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through effective oversight of daily operations and enhancement of customer satisfaction. Recognized for problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and time management, leading to significant improvements in guest experience and team efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant Manager

Best Western Hotel Ellerslie
Auckland, Auckland
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Overhauled the guest service mechanism, enhancing customer satisfaction scores by 30% within 9 months.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures across various departments, reducing expenses by 15% without compromising service quality.
  • Developed and executed training programs that enhanced staff capabilities, resulting in an 18% increase in revenue.
  • Monitored and managed room reservations, pricing, occupancy levels, and daily operations.
  • Assisting the GM in the preparation of Front Office monthly reports, commenting on key performance indicators.
  • Operated effective and accurate night audit functions in collaboration with the Financial Controller, while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
  • Handled all invoices related to purchases, including requisitions, and approvals.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing sales strategies to increase occupancy rates, and overall revenue.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including staff hiring, training, skill development, and job allocation for a team of approximately 30 people.
  • Coordinate with the respective departments (Housekeeping, Front Office, Bar, Restaurant, and Kitchen) to maintain the cleanliness and maintenance of hotel facilities and guest services.
  • Assisted in budgeting, financial planning, and cost control.
  • Handled invoicing, and prepared and presented reports on revenue, expenses, and profit margins.
  • Monitor and manage hotel inventory, including supplies, linens, and amenities.

Night Manager/FO Duty Manager

Holiday Inn Express Queenstown
Queenstown, Otago
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in managing the hotel front office operations, enhancing the reputation as a market leader in individualized, customer-focused service.
  • Effectively supervised all guest arrivals and departures.
  • Assisted the Assistant Hotel Manager in running and actively participating in weekly Front Office meetings.
  • Handled invoicing and processed payments in a timely manner.
  • Making Roasters and processing Payroll for Front Office and F&B Team.
  • Assisting in achieving Hotels Metrics such as Guest Heartbeat, Revpar, Loyalty Recognition, RGI, GSI etc.
  • Developed and implemented new systems and standards for Night Audit operations.

Sales Specialist/Team leader

Aelia Duty Free Queenstown
Queenstown, Otago
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Identifies and targeted new market segments, resulting in a boost in sales revenue.
  • Product demonstrations and presentations conducted, leading to an increase in sales overall.
  • Running staff and sales promotions to successfully achieve weekly, monthly and quarterly sales targets.
  • Conducted successful staff training to increase efficiency.

Rooms Division Manager (GM Leave Cover)

Barclay Suites
Auckland
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Provided coaching, mentoring, and consultations to staff to enhance overall development.
  • Monitor and manage room reservations, pricing, occupancy levels and daily operations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to optimize room revenue, occupancy rates, and guest satisfaction scores.
  • Managing day-to-day operations including staff hiring, training and developing staff skills.
  • Coordinate with the respective departments (Housekeeping, Front office, Reservation, Maintenance) to ensure smooth running of hotel.
  • Oversaw the renovation and refurbishment projects of guest rooms and public areas, ensuring minimal disruption to guests and adherence to budgetary constraints.
  • Assist in budgeting, financial planning and cost control.
  • Regularly inspect rooms and common areas to ensure quality.
  • Resolved guest complaints and concerns promptly and effectively to ensure a positive guest experience and maintain brand reputation.

Relief Night Manager

Sofitel Queenstown
Queenstown
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Balanced hotel accounts and resolved discrepancies.
  • Conducted night audits and generated financial reports.
  • Handled guest needs, reservations, and changes.
  • Maintained front desk efficiency during busy periods.

Motel Manager

Colonial Village Motel
Queenstown
11.2019 - 03.2023
  • Oversaw all aspects of motel operations and reservations.
  • Managed staff, maintained financial records, and handled procurement.
  • Planned and executed marketing strategies to maximize occupancy.
  • Ensured high standards of customer service.
  • Addressed customer concerns and maintained cleanliness standards.
  • Maintained stock levels and ensured compliance with legal requirements.

Restaurant Manager

Pita Pit Parnell
Auckland, Auckland
01.2018 - 11.2019
  • Managed daily operations, finances, and staff.
  • Maintained food hygiene standards and handled customer service.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordering, developed schedules, and managed catering.
  • Ensured adherence to Food Control Plans and organized special functions.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Pita Pit Parnell
Auckland, Auckland
02.2016 - 01.2018
  • Managed daily operations, finances, and staff.
  • Maintained food hygiene standards and handled customer service.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordering, developed schedules, and managed catering.
  • Ensured adherence to Food Control Plans and organized special functions.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Hotel Management

Quantum Education Group
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2015

Certificate - Manager's Certificate

ServiceIQ
New Zealand
03-2025

Certificate - License Controller

ServiceIQ
New Zealand

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Staff training
  • Payroll administration
  • Revenue management
  • Budget management
  • Sales strategies
  • Guest relations
  • Operational efficiency
  • Reservations management
  • Strong leadership

Accomplishments

  • Guest satisfaction excellence - Led the team to win a regional award for guest satisfaction, recognizing our commitment to service excellence
  • Revenue Increase Initiative - initiated a cross-selling strategy that resulted in an 18% increase in annual revenue at Best Western Ellerslie
  • Loyalty program success - initiated a loyalty recognition program strategy that significantly boosted repeat clientele and helped in achieving the brand loyalty program metrics

Visa Status

NZ Resident

Timeline

Night Manager/FO Duty Manager

Holiday Inn Express Queenstown
04.2024 - Current

Sales Specialist/Team leader

Aelia Duty Free Queenstown
04.2024 - 12.2024

Rooms Division Manager (GM Leave Cover)

Barclay Suites
02.2024 - 04.2024

Executive Assistant Manager

Best Western Hotel Ellerslie
04.2023 - 02.2024

Relief Night Manager

Sofitel Queenstown
06.2022 - 03.2023

Motel Manager

Colonial Village Motel
11.2019 - 03.2023

Restaurant Manager

Pita Pit Parnell
01.2018 - 11.2019

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Pita Pit Parnell
02.2016 - 01.2018

Advanced Diploma - Hotel Management

Quantum Education Group

Certificate - Manager's Certificate

ServiceIQ

Certificate - License Controller

ServiceIQ
Paras Chawla