

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.