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Ana Kozlova

Ana Kozlova

City of London

Summary

Results-oriented Reception manager is successful at managing busy reception. Security-conscious with a methodical and focused approach. Professional and knowledgeable Reception manager versed in administrative support and customer service. More than 10 years of experience managing company reputation with customers. Highly efficient and accurate, with strong planning, problem-solving and communication skills. Experienced Reception manager professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Reception and events manager

The Evolv collection
Waterloo, London
2024.01 - 2026.05

Oversaw rota and team management to enhance service delivery.
Conducted weekly HOD meetings to resolve enquiries and streamline communication.
Led busy service operations through proficient use of OpenTable technology.
Developed and designed menus with InDesign software, ensuring high-quality print materials.
Managed customer complaints and monitored reviews to uphold service standards.
Implemented deposit processes using Salesforce and EPOS systems for efficiency.
Designed and distributed pre-order forms, coordinating food and beverage logistics.
Created detailed function sheets and bespoke place cards for events.
Coordinated events for semi-private and private groups, focusing on tailored service delivery.

Group reception and events co-ordinator

Vivat Bacchus Farringdon/London Bridge
London
2023.02 - 2023.12

Reception: managed cloakroom with tags, phone calls, menus, wine lists design with wine manager, table allocation and table plan for busy days, Open table and Seven rooms set-up ( imported all data base from OT to Seven rooms) set up users and provided training for both venues, meet and great guests, escort them to the table.

Events : place cards to design via Canvas, design the events brochure and Christmas events brochure, menus. Raise the deposit via Xero system. Implemented the minimum spends for 5 Private dining rooms across 2 venues, emails( closely worked with all the guests ) , function sheets, menu and drink suggestions, finalising the pre-orders for food and drink, closely worked with the head chefs and bar managers, dietary requirements, design special menus for exclusive hires if there was a request, deal with the groups above 12 guests, up sold the main restaurants space and private dining, maximised the covers.

Reception and reservations manager

Smith & Wollensky restaurant
City of London, Covent Garden ( Strand)
2021.08 - 2022.01

Weekly rota, HOD meetings, daily report to General manager, phone handling, email handling, 1 main platform and 1 widget platform, complaint and reviews, maximising covers ( up to 800), providing the best customer service, navigating the team in the right direction( providing training) by showing with my own example.

Reception manager

IT London restaurant
Mayfair, City of Westminster
2019.12 - 2021.08

Weekly rota, weekly HOD meetings, menus, phone handling, email handling, 1 main platform and 2 booking platform widgets, close work with promoters and events team, maximising covers, complaint dealing , in general run all restaurant reception operations.

Corporate Receptionist Trainee

Reception Academy
2019.11 - 2019.12
  • Reception Academy, London www.ReceptionAcademy.com Duties: Welcoming visitors and making an excellent first impression Delivering outstanding customer service and building rapport Registering clients and visitors Assisting with processing check in and check outs Health and Safety for office workers including Fire Evacuations.

Reception Manager

2019.05 - 2019.11
  • Royal Montcalm House Hotel, Aviary Restaurant, London Duties: Weekly rota, weekly management meetings Daily and weekly menu update, cooperation with events team Phone and email handling, customer service Complaint handling Dealing with large groups and group reservations.

Senior Receptionist

Franco's restaurant
, East England
2018.08 - 2019.05
  • Franco’s restaurant, Mayfair, London Duties: Providing an excellent Customer Service Made and confirmed reservations, complaint handling Computed bills, collected the payments Verified personal and payment information on guest accounts was accurate and complete Dealing with large groups, payments, deposits, menus, Dealing with accommodation and all other enquiries.

Head Receptionist

Jamie's Italian restaurant
2015.02 - 2018.08
  • Jamie’s Italian Restaurant, Canary Wharf, London Duties: Welcomed and greeted guests, supported floor at busy time Worked with OT system, monitored guests wait time Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory Daily cash-up, floats count, weekly covers, weekly report Ordering stock via emails Made and confirmed reservations.

Personal Assistant

Express Dry lining Ltd, Dartford
2014.03 - 2014.11
  • Educational Details: General Administration duties Show rounds and lead handling Logging and reporting of health and safety issues Curriculum Vitae 2 | Page www.ReceptionAcademy.com Handling of post including use of franking machine DM60 Becoming familiar with corporate terminology.

Hotel Receptionist

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Knightsbridge
London, East England
2010.01 - 2012.02
  • Answered multi-line phone system, responded to inquiries and transferred calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Collaborated with the team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
  • Complaint handling
  • Excellent customer service
  • Collected payments, open accounts for the regular hotel guests

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Corporate Receptionist

Reception Academy
London

Diploma of Higher Education - Legal Secretary And Pa's Diploma Courses

Regent's College
London
2010

Skills

  • Practical use of Forge Bluepoint VMS - Visitor Management Software
  • Practical use of Resdiary
  • Practical use of Quandoo widget
  • Practical use of Open table
  • Practical use of Book a table
  • Practical use of Easy Pre-Orders
  • Practical use of Seven rooms
  • Practical use of Opera
  • Committed
  • Confident
  • " Can do" attitude
  • Affirming
  • Genuine
  • Exceptional
  • Reliable
  • Multiple languages( English, Russian, Lithuanian)

Additional Information

  • Mobile Number: 07753237810 , Eligible to work: EU Citizen

Timeline

Reception and events manager

The Evolv collection
2024.01 - 2026.05

Group reception and events co-ordinator

Vivat Bacchus Farringdon/London Bridge
2023.02 - 2023.12

Reception and reservations manager

Smith & Wollensky restaurant
2021.08 - 2022.01

Reception manager

IT London restaurant
2019.12 - 2021.08

Corporate Receptionist Trainee

Reception Academy
2019.11 - 2019.12

Reception Manager

2019.05 - 2019.11

Senior Receptionist

Franco's restaurant
2018.08 - 2019.05

Head Receptionist

Jamie's Italian restaurant
2015.02 - 2018.08

Personal Assistant

Express Dry lining Ltd, Dartford
2014.03 - 2014.11

Hotel Receptionist

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Knightsbridge
2010.01 - 2012.02

Diploma of Higher Education - Corporate Receptionist

Reception Academy

Diploma of Higher Education - Legal Secretary And Pa's Diploma Courses

Regent's College
Ana Kozlova