Qashid Ashfaqu Siddiqui, FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

Qashid Ashfaqu Siddiqui

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

CHOICE HOTELS INDIA

Location
India - Lucknow
Education
Bachelor's degree, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT & CATERING TECHNOLOGY
Experience
21 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 4 Months

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER at CHOICE HOTELS INDIA
  • India - Lucknow
  • My current job since December 2011

EVENT PLANING
CLIENT HANDLING
COST CONTROLLING
QUALITY ASSURANCE
SERVICE QUALITY
CREDIT CONTROL
TRAINING PROGRAMS

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER at CHOICE HOTEL INDIA
  • India
  • February 2007 to December 2011

To sell rooms to optimum capacity ensuring maximum revenue and to handle all guests requests/complaints effectively.

Approving guest's credits upto specified limits & constantly surveying the entire lobby area for potential guest hazards & complaints.

To coordinate Front Office activities, Solve guest problems, Ensure smooth operations, Attending to complaints and ensure total guest satisfaction.

Responsible for all aspects of the VIP Program as well as Concierge services. Responsible for training and supervising Concierge staff. Ensuring that all requests for information or assistance are fulfilled in an exceptionally courteous, efficient, and professional manner commensurate with a world-class hotel. Provides knowledgeable and comprehensive information about hotel and surrounding area, including restaurants, attractions, transportation, and recreational activities. Presenting guest orientation sessions for new arrivals. Developing and maintaining a database detailing such services and appropriate contact personnel. Networking with the providers of leisure, dining, and transportation companies to promote exceptional working relationships. Promoting hotel food and beverage facilities and recreational activities. Maintaining excellent condition of Concierge service areas.

FRONT OFFICE EXECUTIVE at ARIF CASTLES (A UNIT OF ARIF INDUSTRIES LTD)
  • India - Lucknow
  • January 2003 to February 2007

RESERVATION CONTROL
FRONT SMOOTH OPERATIONS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AUDITING
GUEST HANDLING
DEALING WITH CORPORATES AND TRAVEL AGENTS

Education

Bachelor's degree, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT & CATERING TECHNOLOGY
  • at PUNJAB TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
  • December 2013
Diploma, 01 Year Computer Diploma in Computers
  • at Government Inter College
  • March 1997

10+2 in 1997 from UPB with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English & Hindi 10th in 1994 from UPB with Science, Maths, Biology, Social Science, English & Hindi

Diploma, CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTING
  • at GOVERNMENT INTER COLLEGE
  • March 1997

• One Year, Two semester ‘O’ level (MCA – Foundation Level Programme) in Computer from “Uptec Computer Consultancy Ltd, Lucknow” an accredited institute from “All India Council for Technical Education” and course recognized by Department of Electronics, New Delhi. • Tally 5.4/ 6.3/ 7.2/ 9.0 • WordStar, D-base III+, Ms Office, Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Power Point. • Dos, Windows 95/97/98/2000/Professional/Me & Novel Netware. • Operating and Programming in Fox Pro 2.6 • 10+2 (Intermediate) from U.P. Board in 1997. • 10th (High School) from U.P. Board in 1994.

Bayt Tests

IQ Test
IQ Test
Score 60%

Specialties & Skills

Front Office
Microsoft Office
Office Administration
MS Office tools
Science
MANAGER
Selling Technique

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Computer (Training)
Training Institute:
UPTECH COMPUTER CONSULTANCY LTD
Date Attended:
August 1998
Duration:
1500 hours

Hobbies

  • TRAVELLING, LISTENING, READING
    Believe in practicals and live examples.