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issam kurdi, Operations Manager

issam kurdi

Operations Manager·Beverly Hotel Beirut

Lebanon

High school or equivalent, Applied Mathematics

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 10 months

Operations Manager

November 2020 - Present

Beverly Hotel Beirut

Lebanon

November 2020 - Present

Ensure that each department delivers a consistently high standard of guest service. Also, achieve business objectives and maximize the profitability of all outlets.
•Maintain effective cost controls in all areas.
•Plan and direct the hotel main operations including quality, standards, cleanliness, guest satisfaction.
•Promote a culture of excellence in guest care through a warm welcome and a desire to exceed expectations.
•Work alongside all HODs to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations.
•Deputise for the General Manager in his absence and at various meetings & events.
•Be responsible for maximising profit through the consistent delivery of the highest standard of service.
•Maximise financial opportunities and achieve pro-active up-selling environment throughout the hotel.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Rooms Division Manager

April 2014 - March 2019

Golden Tulip Serenad

Lebanon

April 2014 - March 2019

Ensure that sufficient staffing is present to meet daily business demands.
•Maintain consistent and effective flow of communication between shifts among fellow managers and Service Professionals
•Actively participate in training and continuing education of all Rooms Division Service Professionals
•Responsible for actively recruiting and hiring for all Front office and Housekeeping positions
•Approach all encounters with guests, employees and members in a professional and personalized manner
•Offer to handle special arrangements during guest stay; coordinate future visits
•Maintain database of guest preferences, habits, special dates through the PMS System
•Assist with additional Front Desk tasks
•Oversee Housekeeping Supervisors to ensure room standards before turning room ready for guest usage
•Oversee inventory and ordering supplies and linens for both housekeeping and Front office
•Complete projects in a timely manner as required by the General Manager.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Front Office Manager

May 2013 - February 2014

Golden Tulip Jiyeh Marina Resor

Lebanon

May 2013 - February 2014

Pre-opening)
•Monitor front office personnel to ensure guests receive warm attention, personal recognition and customized services.
•Attend to guests’ enquiries, requests, and complaints and take necessary actions.
•Maintain a good working relationship in the department, and with other departments
•Ensure proper training and procedures are in place to ensure provision of quality services.
•Lead and motivate Front Office personnel to ensure maximum productivity.
•Monitor guests accounts and payment on daily basis.
•Monitor departmental cost.
•Ensure the cleanliness and neatness of Front Desk area, lobby lounge, business center and executive lounge.
•Responsible for the front office personnel schedule and time card management.
•Supervise front office personnel to make sure everyone is working according to job description.

Job role:
Management

Front Office Manager

November 2011 - July 2012

Landmark Hotel

Jordan

November 2011 - July 2012

Reason for leaving: Jordan is expensive

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Front Office Manager

July 2009 - October 2011

Queen’s Suite Hotel

United States

July 2009 - October 2011

Reason for leaving: job opportunity to Jordan

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Front Office Manager

June 2008 - May 2009

Legend Hotel

United States

June 2008 - May 2009

Reason for leaving: time to develop my career

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Front Office Supervisor

April 2006 - June 2007

Legend Hotel

United States

April 2006 - June 2007

Oversee and supervise all duties performed by all Front Office employees.
•Ensure that all Front Office employees complete their essential duties before their departure.
•Ensure that all Front Office employees are posted at their stations at posted time.
•Assist with any scheduled shift problems on the night audit shifts.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Front Office Agent

November 2005 - March 2006

Imperial Suites Hotel

United States

November 2005 - March 2006

Greeting and thanking guests in a sincere, friendly manner.
•Checking guests in on arrival and out on departure.
•Posting charges to appropriate guest accounts.
•Anticipating and addressing guests' needs, and resolving their problems and complaints.
•Assisting guests with disabilities.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Front Office Agent

March 2004 - October 2005

Aqua Vista Hotel

Jordan

March 2004 - October 2005

Check in / out Procedure
•Cashier (handling all guests account)
•Reservation
•Night Auditing

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

ahlia school

July 2004

July 2004

High school or equivalent, Applied Mathematics

Lebanon

Ahlia Official High School

January 2004

January 2004

High school or equivalent, Hospitality

United States

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Science
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MEETING FACILITATION
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SALES
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APPROACH
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AUDITING
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DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
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Languages

Arabic

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English

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French

Intermediate