Results-oriented housekeeping and operations manager with over 15 years of experience leading high-performing teams and consistently delivering exceptional results.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Housekeeping professional with solid track record in managing cleaning operations and improving service standards. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering consistent results. Highly adaptable and reliable, with skills in team leadership and quality control.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Housekeeping
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
01.2023 - 11.2024
Implemented a new cleaning schedule and quality control program, resulting in a 20% improvement in overall cleanliness ratings from guest feedback
Successfully reduced housekeeping department expenses by 15% through efficient resource allocation and vendor negotiations, while maintaining high service standards
Led a team training initiative that results in a 25% decrease in guest complaints related to cleanliness and room maintenance
Implemented eco-friendly cleaning practices and products leading to a 30% reduction in the hotels environmental footprint and receiving recognition for suitability efforts
Developed and implemented a room inspection checklist that improved room turnaround time by 20% and ensured consistent quality standards across all guest accommodation
Received the “Best Department Award” for two consecutive years based on guest satisfaction scores, staff performance, and departmental efficiency
Recipient of the prestigious ‘Best Talented Team and ‘Creative Performance awards for an unprecedented seven consecutive years (2017-2024) at the annual departmental competition, innovative thinking, and outstanding team performance
Organize, supervise, and coordinate the work of housekeeping personnel on a day-to-day basis
Ensure excellence in housekeeping sanitation, safety, comfort, and aesthetics for hotel guests
Supervise the discipline and conduct of the staff
Assure proper communication within the department by conducting a regular meeting with all personnel
Hire new employees, warn employees when policies are violated, and discharge employees when necessary
Counsel employees on various duties and on work-related issues
Motivate the staff and keep their morale high
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for cleaning, and initiate new procedures to increase the efficiency of staff and product use
Search constantly for and test new techniques and products
Maintain an inventory of the furniture, linen, and movable equipment in the rooms and related premises and to ensure that are regularly checked
Organize maintenance and repair of guestrooms
Ensure the provision of proper uniforms for the hotel staff
Ensure observance of hygiene and safety precautions
Offer suggestions to the human resource department concerning selection recruitment, replacement, duty alterations, up-gradation, and so on
Evaluate employees in order to upgrade them when openings arise
Organize and supervise on-the-job and off-the-job training of staff
Liaise between the maintenance and housekeeping departments
Inspect and approve all supply requisitions for the housekeeping department, and to maintain par stock, inventory control, and cost-control procedures for all materials
Maintain a time logbook for all employees within the department
Be responsible for the redecoration and refurbishing of rooms, lobbies, restaurants and so on
Implemented regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for personal development.
Conducted regular inspections of guest rooms and public spaces, ensuring adherence to established cleanliness standards and addressing any issues promptly.
Completed schedules, shift reports, and other business documentation.
Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
Conducted regular room inspections to verify compliance with housekeeping standards.
Housekeeping Manager
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
01.2016 - 01.2023
Ensure smooth workflow by overseeing team of housekeeping staff through busy years of F1/Indian Weddings, GCC delegations, corporate events, and groups
Rearrange housekeeping team by assessing best abilities of each member and assigning concurrent housekeeping duties
Provide one-word instructions to hotel housekeeping staff during large events by inventing and using now-famous buzzword 'Atop.'
Reduced 20% training cost by formulating instructional booklet for new members of housekeeping staff
Lessened supplies misuse and loss by 90% via implementation of systematized solid supplies inventory system
Saved 33% on cleaning supplies by suggesting cheaper alternatives to expensive brands
Minimized 88% absenteeism by developing strict housekeeping schedules
Implemented new cleaning/sanitizing techniques, resulting in increasing productivity of 60-person team by 25%
Received appreciation certificate awarded by management five times between 2018-2023 as well as won 6 out of 7 times Departmental Talent completion between 2018-2023
Achieved Manager of the Year twice for successfully supervising housekeeping team during busy year of F1/Indian Weddings/GCC delegations and corporate events
Scored 97% in 2021 Ambassador Engagement Survey and 98% in 2022 Survey
Scored 94% in 2021 LQA audit and 95% in 2022 that was highest in the hotel
Assistant Housekeeping Manager
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
01.2012 - 01.2016
Drove optimal business performance by directing housekeeping department operations and administrations
Delivered exceptional services to guests by supervising cleanliness, maintenance, and general appearance of guest rooms, public areas, and other designated front/back areas of house, whilst ensuring all housekeeping personnel performs assigned duties in accordance with company standards
Guaranteed overall smooth and efficient operation of housekeeping department by maintaining standard of quality, service, and facilities in all departments
Controlled housekeeping inventory and costs in efficient manner by purchasing all supplies related to housekeeping and laundry as well as linen and uniforms for all other departments
Assured every member of housekeeping staff is fully aware of hotel's emergency procedures to manage potential emergencies
Delivered monthly-consolidated summary to personnel manager together with monthly overview of vacation and holiday balance of all workforce
Fulfilled regular and especially irregular guest requests by collaborating with front office, engineering, food and beverage, and guest relation departments
Improved operational proficiency by following all hotel rules/regulation and exercising disciplinary measures
Accelerated customer base by facilitating excellent experience to guests and addressing all complaints concerning Housekeeping and taking corrective action to prevent recurrence
Increased business efficiency by verifying and managing department records
Assistant Executive Housekeeper
The Address Hotel
01.2009 - 01.2012
Facilitated high-quality experience to guests by providing neat and clean rooms/public areas as per standards
Optimized process efficiency by delivering training to staff members adhering to hotel standards
Checked guest rooms and public areas for cleanliness
Managed all department paperwork for management
Coordinated arrival and departure communications with front desk staff
Organized variety of housekeeping operations by examining inventory of linen and supplies and placing purchase orders when required
Boosted employees’ skills by assessing staff performance
Met hotel objectives by estimating labor costs and ensured compliance with budget
Maximized employee awareness by preparing safety training programs
Streamlined weekly cleaning schedule for 80 employees.
Bureau Veritas - Hygiene Excellence & Safety Certification
ERT (Emergency Response Team) & First Aid
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Awards
Best Team of the Year 2021-2022-2023 (Sofitel Bahrain)
Departmental Competition Winner of the Year 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (Sofitel Bahrain)
Manager of the Year 2021 (Sofitel Bahrain)
Training
I love and live my brand
Keys of Luxury Experience
Living A Brand Experience
Keeping the Basics Right
Enabling Excellence
Departmental Trainer
On-the-Job Training
The ART of Elevating Guest Experience - The Front Desk Upsell Edge (Signature Worldwide)
Guest Recognition Training
Supervisory Skills Training
APACHE Safety & CRISIS Management
Career Experience
Director of Housekeeping, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa, Zallaq, Bahrain, 01/01/23, 12/31/24, Implemented a new cleaning schedule and quality control program, resulting in a 20% improvement in overall cleanliness ratings from guest feedback., Successfully reduced housekeeping department expenses by 15% through efficient resource allocation and vendor negotiations, while maintaining high service standards., Led a team training initiative that results in a 25% decrease in guest complaints related to cleanliness and room maintenance., Implemented eco-friendly cleaning practices and products leading to a 30% reduction in the hotel's environmental footprint and receiving recognition for sustainability efforts., Developed and implemented a room inspection checklist that improved room turnaround time by 20% and ensured consistent quality standards across all guest accommodation., Received the 'Best Department Award' for two consecutive years based on guest satisfaction scores, staff performance, and departmental efficiency., Recipient of the prestigious ‘Best Talented Team’ and ‘Creative Performance’ awards for seven consecutive years (2017-2024) at the annual departmental competition., Organize, supervise, and coordinate the work of housekeeping personnel on a day-to-day basis., Ensure excellence in housekeeping sanitation, safety, comfort, and aesthetics for hotel guests., Supervise the discipline and conduct of the staff., Assure proper communication within the department by conducting regular meetings with all personnel., Hire new employees, warn employees when policies are violated, and discharge employees when necessary., Counsel employees on various duties and on work-related issues., Motivate the staff and keep their morale high., Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for cleaning, and initiate new procedures to increase the efficiency of staff and product use., Search constantly for and test new techniques and products., Maintain an inventory of the furniture, linen, and movable equipment in the rooms and related premises and ensure they are regularly checked., Organize maintenance and repair of guestrooms., Ensure the provision of proper uniforms for the hotel staff., Ensure observance of hygiene and safety precautions., Offer suggestions to the human resource department concerning selection recruitment, replacement, duty alterations, up-gradation, and so on., Evaluate employees in order to upgrade them when openings arise., Organize and supervise on-the-job and off-the-job training of staff., Liaise between the maintenance and housekeeping departments., Inspect and approve all supply requisitions for the housekeeping department, and maintain par stock, inventory control, and cost-control procedures for all materials., Maintain a time logbook for all employees within the department., Be responsible for the redecoration and refurbishing of rooms, lobbies, restaurants, and so on.
Housekeeping Manager, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa, Zallaq, Bahrain, 01/01/16, 12/31/22, Ensure smooth workflow by overseeing team of housekeeping staff through busy years of F1/Indian Weddings, GCC delegations, corporate events, and groups., Reduced 20% training cost by formulating instructional booklet for new members of housekeeping staff., Lessened supplies misuse and loss by 90% via implementation of systematized solid supplies inventory system., Saved 33% on cleaning supplies by suggesting cheaper alternatives to expensive brands., Minimized 88% absenteeism by developing strict housekeeping schedules., Implemented new cleaning/sanitizing techniques, resulting in increasing productivity of 60-person team by 25%., Received appreciation certificate awarded by management five times between 2018-2023., Achieved Manager of the Year twice for successfully supervising housekeeping team during busy year of F1/Indian Weddings/GCC delegations and corporate events.