Chanchal Kumar

Highly efficient and revenue orientated Cluster Operations Manager with over 19 years of experience in hospitality. A motivator and leader comfortable with supervising team of over 60 employees.Comfortable in fast-paced environment to providequality service for patrons while effectively mentoring the team. Forward thinking multi-tasker able to analyse situations and costs, and successfully determine profitable outcomes.

Novotel/ibis London ExCel (Accor Hotels)​           June, 2022 to till date Cluster OperationsManager

Novotel - 257 bedrooms, 1 restaurant, 1 bar & terrace, 24/7 room service and 14 meeting rooms

Ibis – 278 bedrooms, 1 restaurant & 1 bar

Managing day to day operation for both hotels withmultiple outlets and meeting rooms.

Job Description:

Guest Experience

• Visible to all guests – asking for their feedbackand building relationships.

• Collaborating with colleagues and hotel teammembers to establish and implement servicesand programmes that exceed guestexpectations.

• Driving improvement in guest satisfaction goals.

People

• Developing programmes and initiatives toincrease team engagement that are

aligned with the hotel’s service philosophy.

• Developing, implementing and monitoring team member succession planning to ensure futurebench strength.

• Establishing performance and development goals for team members and provide mentoring,coaching and regular feedback to enhanceperformance.

• Oversee HR related actions in accordance withcompany rules and policies.

Financial

• Preparing annual capital, cash flow plans toaccurately forecast budgets.

• Analysing financials to drive revenues, future profitability and maximum return on investment.

• Using distribution channels and technology platforms to drive revenue and maximising market share.

• Leading capital plans and asset management initiatives, including working with GeneralManager to maintain or improve property’smarket leadership position.

Responsible Business

• Ensuring a safe and secure environment forguests, colleagues and hotel assets.

• Developing and carrying out action plans to beenvironmentally-conscious by

taking steps to reduce the hotel’s carbonfootprint.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & HotelAdministration by Institute of HotelManagement, Bangalore (India) 2001 - 2004(University Degree)

• Industrial Training for 22 weeks at Sahara Star Hotel, Mumbai

• Intermediate (12th) from Kendriya Vidhyalaya,Tagore Garden, New Delhi, 1999- 2001

• Senior Secondary (10th) from KendriyaVidhyalaya, Tagore Garden, New Delhi, 1998