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Giovanni Lago

London,England

Summary

Dynamic Duty Manager with strong leadership skills and proven ability to resolve issues efficiently. Experienced in hospitality operations, administrative tasks and bolstering revenue through service promotion. Proficient in Opera and Opera Cloud, MyFidelio and Infor systems.

Holds Japanese Proficiency N2 (B2 Level) and basic understanding of Chinese and Korean.

Italian and Spanish native speaker.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Duty Manager

Apex Hotels
London, London
04.2023 - Current

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Responded to customer concerns with speed and knowledge, delivering professional, personalised service.
  • Oversaw emergency procedures and administered first aid.
  • Adhered to company policies and brand standards to support outstanding guest experiences.
  • Leading and liaising with all hotel departments to improve guest satisfaction and convert guest complain to positive overall experience.
  • Coordinate staff training sessions, enhancing team competencies and service standards.
  • Led by example, embodying positive work ethic and motivating staff for peak performance.
  • Mentoring and developing team members towards achieving career progression.

Achievements:

  • Implementing new processes to achieve revenue goals
  • Leading the progress in achieving departmental guests service goals:

1st in competitor set and 2nd in the group

Achieving 93% guest satisfaction

Night Manager

The Queen's Gate Hotel
London, England
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Preparing and organising documents and reports needed for everyday operations of all departments.
  • Handled customer complaints quickly, calmly and professionally every night.

Guest Relation Agent

The Adria
London
11.2019 - 03.2022
  • Working in a fast paced and top quality environment while switching throughout multiple tasks that involved every aspect of the hotel: from front desk to f&b, reservations and caretaker.

Receptionist / Guest Relations Coordinator

Hotel Cafe Royal
London
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Capable to ensure that all visitors leaves the property fully satisfied by establishing and developing personal contact with all guests in a way that enhances their feelings of comfort, warmth and care throughout their stay.

Oscar Wilde Lounge Waiter

Café Royal Hotel
London
09.2017 - 02.2018
  • Proudly achieved "Best Afternoon Tea" Award 2018.
  • Helped in dining room butler service as well in hotel's events and restaurants.

Education

Bachelor's -

Ca'Foscari

Skills

  • Staff leadership
  • Proactive issue resolution
  • MyFidelio, Opera/Opera Cloud and Infor systems
  • Japanese Proficiency N2 (B2 Level)
  • Basic understand of other languages such as Chinese, Korean or Portuguese

Affiliations

  • Philosophy and Anthropology

Timeline

Duty Manager

Apex Hotels
04.2023 - Current

Night Manager

The Queen's Gate Hotel
05.2022 - 02.2023

Guest Relation Agent

The Adria
11.2019 - 03.2022

Receptionist / Guest Relations Coordinator

Hotel Cafe Royal
03.2018 - 12.2018

Oscar Wilde Lounge Waiter

Café Royal Hotel
09.2017 - 02.2018

Bachelor's -

Ca'Foscari
Giovanni Lago