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Valeriia Linnik

Valeriia Linnik

Tallinn

Summary

Experienced Hotel employee with a decade-long track record of excellence in the food and beverage industry, coupled with a strong focus on learning and development initiatives. Proficient in orchestrating seamless banqueting operations, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and surpassing revenue targets. Skilled in team leadership and mentorship, adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth among staff members. Proven ability to optimize resources, streamline processes, and implement innovative strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. Committed to staying abreast of industry trends and best practices, with a passion for cultivating talent and driving organizational success

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

C&B Manager

Hilton
04.2021 - Current
  • Managing of all Banquets/Events
  • Maintaining exceptional levels of customer service
  • Evaluation of guest satisfaction levels with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Optimising sales and contain costs, identifying any areas for action
  • Maintaining good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas and with external customers and suppliers
  • Ensuring that staffing levels are meet business demands
  • Ensuring that communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated
  • Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

C&B Supervsior

Hilton
06.2017 - 03.2021

· Supervise Conference and Banqueting operations

· Communicate and delegate in line with daily function sheets

· Able to work in all areas of Conference and Banqueting including Bar, Restaurant, and Room Service

· Welcome guests in a polite and friendly manner

· Follow cash handling procedures

· Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner

· Ensure cleanliness of work areas

· Plan, organize and control the daily operations

· Ensure compliance of brand standards

· Represent needs of the team

· Assist Food and Beverage with achieving financial targets

· Assist Conference and Events Manager with training and developing the team

· Assist with annual and mid-year appraisals with team members under your responsibility

· Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation

· Comply with local licensing laws

· Be environmentally aware

· Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships

Head Waiter

Hilton
09.2014 - 05.2017
  • Developed strong rapport with returning guests, leading to increased customer loyalty and positive reviews.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies

Pedagogical Dragomanov University
Kyiv,Ukraine
06.2014

Skills

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

Stress Tolerance - accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations

Dependability - being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations

Cooperation - being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude

Self-Control - maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations

Leadership - willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction

Adaptability/Flexibility - being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace

Concern for Others - being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job

Certification

Elevate level 2

Lead 2.1

Women in leadership

Timeline

C&B Manager

Hilton
04.2021 - Current

C&B Supervsior

Hilton
06.2017 - 03.2021

Head Waiter

Hilton
09.2014 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies

Pedagogical Dragomanov University
Valeriia Linnik