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Clement Henry

Clement Henry

Doha,Qatar

Summary

Dedicated and organized Operations Manager and effective leader with over 32 years of experience in management using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder, management and process improvement. Possess in-depth hospitality industry knowledge with extensive knowledge in house keeping, food and beverage. Result focus General manager worked in number of star class hotel in multi dimensional functioning fast pace environment. Managed number of staff members and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion. Effective and loyal cross-functional communicator and problem solver. Exceptional budgeting, profit tracking, excellent customer service, staff management, comprehensive knowledge in hotel maintenance. Over 32 years progressive leadership experience has transforms team to drive into financial, operational success. Passionate to work in hospitality industry and looking forward to implement my experience and expert skill to the organization I will work.

Work history

SITE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Accor
Doha, Zone 27
04.2022 - 02.2023


  • Managed complete operation of 1200 rooms for FIFA 2022.
  • Successfully fulfill the role as a site operations manager
  • Completed one million room nights in ten days working frame.
  • Operated and manage one cluster out of six clusters and achieved set goal.
  • Conducted pre-opening tasks and assign relevant operation to front office and housekeeping departments.
  • Supervised entire maintenance work and requirements, Implemented and completed in given time frame.
  • Allocating operation spaces to run the task.
  • Ordering required quantity of supply and equipment for smooth running of entire sites.
  • Engaged in recruitment process for senior position through out entire departments.
  • Executed instructions and guideline as a cluster director and keep up to the standard with other sites.
  • Met health and safety guidelines to maintain compliant working environments.
  • Led team of 225 staff members to deliver top-quality service and achieve company targets.
  • Completed weekly front office rota to guarantee optimal cover for operations.
  • Improved team performance by conducting reviews and KPI data analysis.
  • Initiated and implemented plans to improve customer relations, quality standards and service efficiency.
  • Inspected rooms and reception areas to achieve pristine presentation and cleanliness.
  • Wrote end of shift reports to facilitate service continuity.
  • Adhered to company policies and brand standards to support outstanding guest experiences.


OPERATIONS MANAGER

Plaza Inn
Doha
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • My objective as a Hotel operations manager
  • Set long term and short term strategies and budget goals to obtain highest standard.
  • Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
  • Developed programme to boost hotel executive team performance and ensured career progression and development in place.
  • Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximize productivity.
  • In charge of refurbishment, tackled property issues, capital projects and exceptional customer service.
  • Reduced costs and improved operations by analyzing processes and customer feedback.
  • Strategically scheduled and managed 150 staff members, maintaining high-performing business operations.
  • Analyzed financial data to track and achieve budget targets and reviewed hotel's annual Operating Budget, Marketing & Sales plan and Capital Budget. .
  • Managed and motivated high-performing teams for successful KPI attainment.
  • Complied with entire requirements such as Civil Defense ,Hotel classification Manual, ISO, HACCP, Qatar clean programme, MOPH food safety and level up the hotel performance to 4 star standard.
  • Ensured compliance to Hotel operating controls, SOP’s, policies, procedures and service standards.
  • Liaised with auditors and prepared facilities to support successful audits.
  • Actioned and resolved guest feedback to boost service quality.
  • Ensured revenue and guest satisfaction met.
  • Met health and safety guidelines to maintain compliant working environments.
  • Responded to customer concerns with speed and knowledge, delivering professional, personalized service.
  • Improved team performance by conducting reviews and KPI data analysis.
  • Initiated and implemented plans to improve customer relations, quality standards and service efficiency.
  • Handled guest complaints to protect brand reputation.
  • Adhered to company policies and brand standards to support outstanding guest experiences.
  • Used up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities, resulting in higher profit margins.

GENERAL MANAGER

Elegance Castle Hotel
Doha
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Recruited top-performing candidates to build staff retention and team performance.
  • Managed high-performing teams to deliver quality customer service and stable profits.
  • Tracked KPIs to drive profitability and target delivery.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective management.
  • Maintained a motivated hotel team through ongoing development schemes and staff care and wellbeing programme.
  • Led a team of staffs to ensure smooth management of day-to-day operations and uphold highest service standards.
  • Delivered an exceptional guest experience, ensuring front and back of house standards exceeded expectations through rigorous training.
  • Ensured financial success and progression of hotel through monitored all profit and loss statements, adhere to annual budgeting and coordinating with account manager to tackle billing issues.
  • Complied with Standard Operating Procedure and ensured required standard met each day.

GENERAL MANAGER

Ceylon Hotel Corporation
Colombo
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Oversee the operations functions of 3 properties.
  • Achieved the higher revenue in 2014.
  • Prepared a monthly financial report for the owners and stake holders.
  • Recruited top-performing candidates to build staff retention and team performance.
  • Managed high-performing teams to deliver quality customer service and stable profits.
  • Tracked KPIs to drive profitability and target delivery.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective management.
  • Delivered business strategy to drive revenue and operational efficiencies.
  • Developed and implemented budgetary and resource allocation plans.
  • Resolved internal staff conflicts and customer issues.
  • Oversee recovery procedures and the service.
  • Led and manage entire aspects of business and planning process.

GENERAL MANAGER

Broadway Hotel (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
01.2012 - 01.2013


  • Lead capital projects, customer service and refurbishment.
  • Tackle issues
  • Ensure pristine cleanness through out property.
  • Adhere to the standard.
  • Delivered hotel budget goals and set short- and long-term strategic to obtain required target
  • Closely monitor the business reports and took decisive decisions accordingly.
  • Developed improvement actions and implemented required action.
  • Handled complaints and took appropriate measures to resolve.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

The Bollywood Leisure (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Obtained remarkable revenue achievement in year of 2011.
  • Managed 4 branches and entire food outlet and delivered optimal customer service.
  • Minimized discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
  • Trained low level staff to improve performance.
  • Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.

Manager

Orient Lanka Food Chain
Colombo
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Managed multiple restaurants,
  • Run food and beverage service.
  • Managed staff.
  • Made sure that guest complaints were handled in the most effective manner possible and that complimentary services were offered to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
  • Run operational tasks.
  • Managed inventory.
  • Analyzed and tracked profit, metrics.
  • Improved team performance by conducting reviews and KPI data analysis.
  • Handled guest complaints in most effective manner possible and offered complimentary services for hardship cases.
  • Hired and trained all new employees, whilst also demonstrating the best methods for servicing clients and guests.

Education

Housekeeping, food & Beverage Diploma - Hospitality

School of Catering and Hotel Management
Sri Lanka

Computer diploma - undefined

GCSEs -

Ministry of Education Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Skills

  • Interpersonal skill
  • Transformational leadership
  • Excellent Communication
  • Implement improvement strategies
  • Negotiation & Conflict Management
  • Adept team leader
  • Service management
  • Inter-departmental coordination
  • Operational oversight
  • Target driven
  • Hotel operational management expertise
  • Hospitality project management
  • Exemplary guest relations
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Employee development
  • Budgetary control
  • People management
  • Hotel administration

Accomplishments

  • Managed all aspects of hotel management involved in running multiple restaurants, including food and beverage service
  • Recruited and training staffs.
  • Develop, innovate and execute creative food service aligned with company standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Level up star state of Plaza Inn.
  • Successfully contributing to my cluster to deliver one million room nights in ten days’ time frame out of 6 clusters. Great team achievement.


Languages

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent

Timeline

SITE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Accor
04.2022 - 02.2023

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Plaza Inn
01.2018 - 01.2022

GENERAL MANAGER

Elegance Castle Hotel
01.2015 - 01.2018

GENERAL MANAGER

Ceylon Hotel Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2015

GENERAL MANAGER

Broadway Hotel (Pvt) Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2013

OPERATIONS MANAGER

The Bollywood Leisure (Pvt) Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012

Manager

Orient Lanka Food Chain
01.2010 - 01.2011

Housekeeping, food & Beverage Diploma - Hospitality

School of Catering and Hotel Management

Computer diploma - undefined

GCSEs -

Ministry of Education Sri Lanka
Clement Henry