Tamas Takacs
Manchester
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in hospitality management, demonstrating proficiency in multitasking and coordination with various departments. Skilled in utilising housekeeping software, conducting risk assessments, and implementing quality control measures to ensure exceptional service standards. Adept at managing staff performance, conducting appraisals, and overseeing recruitment and training processes. Proven ability to handle budgeting and finance, supply ordering, and rota management while maintaining staff motivation through effective briefings and duty allocations. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and safety through comprehensive fire safety procedures and attention to detail. Proven ability to handle hotel opening and refurbishment. Proven ability to handle conferences, football teams, big events.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Housekeeping manager
DoubleTree by Hilton
Chester, Cheshire
01.2026 - Current
- Encouraged proactive problem-solving skills within team resulting in quicker resolution times.
- Recruited, trained and managed housekeeping staff for improved work efficiency.
- Reinforced staff compliance with company policies through regular training programmes.
- Implemented green cleaning practices, resulting in a healthier environment.
- Ensured cleanliness of hotel rooms by implementing strict daily cleaning routines.
- Developed housekeeping schedules, ensuring all areas were consistently clean and tidy.
- Liaised effectively with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth operations between departments.
Housekeeping manager
Marriott Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Manchester
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Managed bedroom refurbishment
- Advised management on budgeting needs for housekeeping department, enabling accurate financial forecasting.
- Maintained high level of guest satisfaction with attention to detail in room preparation.
- Implemented green cleaning practices, resulting in a healthier environment.
- Ensured and elevated cleanliness of hotel by implementing strict daily cleaning routines in line with Marriott brand standard.
- Conducted regular health and safety inspections for adherence to regulations.
- Fostered harmonious working relationships amongst housekeeping staff enhancing teamwork efforts.
- Liaised effectively with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth operations between departments.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing on cleaning products.
- Implemented comprehensive checklist systems for routine tasks ensuring no task was overlooked.
- Recruited, trained and managed housekeeping staff for improved work efficiency.
- Prepared rotas to create stable team coverage and meet hotel guest needs.
- Coached housekeeping staff to effectively plan and deliver on targets.
Housekeeping manager
Maldron Hotel
Manchester
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed hotel opening
- Recruited, trained and managed housekeeping staff for improved work efficiency.
- Fostered harmonious working relationships amongst housekeeping staff enhancing teamwork efforts.
- Implemented green cleaning practices, resulting in a healthier environment.
- Coached housekeeping staff to effectively plan and deliver on targets.
- Advised management on budgeting needs for housekeeping department, enabling accurate financial forecasting.
- Ensured cleanliness of hotel rooms by implementing strict daily cleaning routines.
- Reinforced staff compliance with company policies through regular training programmes.
- Completed shift reports for smooth handovers and Back of House operations.
- Liaised effectively with front-of-house and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations between departments.
Brand ambassador
Peloton Interactive
Manchester
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Facilitated delivery of exercise bikes to customers.
- Conducted presentations on online features for clients.
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance client experience.
Assistant housekeeping manager
The Midland Hotel
Manchester
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed bedroom refurbishment
- Managed Conservative Party Conference
- Collaborated with maintenance department for immediate repair or maintenance works needed in rooms
- Fostered a positive working atmosphere, contributing towards increased employee morale and productivity
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, creating a safe work environment.
- Assisted Housekeeping Manager during peak seasons, ensuring smooth workflow under pressure.
- Managed the Housekeeping department during the absence (July 2019- March 2020) of Housekeeping Manager.
- Coordinated housekeeping staff for efficient scheduling and task allocation.
Assistant housekeeping manager
Village Hotels
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted Housekeeping Manager during peak seasons, ensuring smooth workflow under pressure.
- Fostered a positive working atmosphere, contributing towards increased employee morale and productivity.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relation
- Trained new employees on housekeeping procedures to maintain consistency in service quality.
- Improved guest satisfaction by ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Trainer Supervisor
Hilton Manchester (SERVEST LTD)
Manchester
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained meticulous records of each participant's progress throughout the course duration.
- Complied strictly with company policies whilst developing and executing all training initiatives.
- Tailored training modules for improved staff productivity.
- Developed employee skills by delivering comprehensive training programmes.
- Inspected guest rooms and public areas after they have been cleaned to ensure quality standards.
Senior supervisor
AC Marriott Manchester SQ (SERVEST LTD)
Manchester
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Inspecting guest rooms and public areas after they have been cleaned, to ensure high quality of standard.
- Organised staff rotas.
- Recruited, coached new employee.
- Monitored employee performance to identify areas requiring additional training or development efforts.
- Improved team morale with regular feedback sessions and recognition of achievements.
Housekeeping supervisor
DoubleTree by Hilton (OMNI FM/SERVEST LTD)
Manchester
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Demonstrated excellent attention to detail in all tasks, ensuring the highest standards were met at all times.
- Conducted regular inspections of rooms and public areas with keen attention to detail.
- Delivered exceptional guest experience through maintaining clean, safe, and comfortable hotel rooms.
Room attendant
DoubleTree by Hilton (OMNI FM)
Manchester
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintained cleanliness of hotel rooms to improve guest satisfaction.
- Restocked amenities promptly, ensuring availability at all times.
- Prepared trolleys efficiently each morning, ensuring readiness for shift start.
Education
Master of Science - Sociology
University of Pecs
Pecs/Hungary 09.1995 - 06.2000
Skills
- Multitasking proficiency
- Coordination with other departments
- Housekeeping software use
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Quality Control
- Fire safety procedures
- Hospitality management
- Staff performance management
- Supply ordering
- Staff appraisals
- Budgeting and finance
- Recruitment and training
- Staff briefings and duty allocations
- Rota management
- Staff motivation
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- Bowling, hiking exploring new places.
Accomplishments
Manager of the year within the region in 2022
Timeline
Housekeeping manager
DoubleTree by Hilton
01.2026 - Current
Housekeeping manager
Marriott Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
04.2024 - 01.2026
Housekeeping manager
Maldron Hotel
01.2022 - 03.2024
Brand ambassador
Peloton Interactive
11.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant housekeeping manager
The Midland Hotel
03.2019 - 10.2020
Assistant housekeeping manager
Village Hotels
12.2017 - 03.2019
Trainer Supervisor
Hilton Manchester (SERVEST LTD)
02.2017 - 12.2017
Senior supervisor
AC Marriott Manchester SQ (SERVEST LTD)
06.2016 - 02.2017
Housekeeping supervisor
DoubleTree by Hilton (OMNI FM/SERVEST LTD)
01.2014 - 06.2016
Room attendant
DoubleTree by Hilton (OMNI FM)
06.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Sociology
University of Pecs
09.1995 - 06.2000