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Bori Shule

Bori Shule

Zanzibar

Summary

Professional in hospitality with strong background in guest relations. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through effective communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration. Skilled in managing high-pressure situations, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring seamless operations. Known for reliability, positive attitude, and results-driven approach.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Relations Manager

SoulPaje Managed by Town Operations Company (TOC)
Zanzibar
09.2024 - Current

1.Leadership and Supervision:
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the Guest Service Ambassadors, ensuring that all team
members adhere to the brand's service standards.
• Coordinate scheduling and assign daily tasks to ensure coverage and efficient
operations.
• Conduct regular training sessions to enhance team skills and service delivery.
2. Guest Welcome and Interaction:
• Oversee the guest welcome and departure processes, ensuring a smooth and
efficient experience.
• Handle complex guest requests and complaints, providing timely and satisfactory
resolutions.
• Ensure the delivery of personalized service to guests and homeowners, maintaining
high satisfaction levels.
3. Operational Management:
• Manage the daily operations of the guest services department, ensuring adherence to
standard operating procedures.
• Monitor guest service activities to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet guest needs and enhance the overall
guest experience.
4. Guest and Homeowner Relations:

• Foster strong relationships with guests and homeowners, ensuring their needs and
expectations are consistently met.
• Collect and analyze feedback from guests and homeowners, implementing
improvements as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for VIP guests and homeowners.
5. Service Excellence:
• Uphold the highest standards of service excellence, ensuring the Guest Services
team consistently exceeds guest expectations.
• Stay informed about property amenities, services, and local attractions to provide
accurate and helpful information to guests.
• Ensure all guest-facing areas are well-maintained, clean, and reflective of the brand’s quality standards.

Assistant Guest Relations Manager

Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Tanzania
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and provided personalized service to ensure a positive guest experience.
  • Provided assistance with customer complaints and resolved issues in a timely manner.
  • Managed front desk operations, including check-in and check-out processes.
  • Ensured accurate billing for customers and processed payments as needed.
  • Created reports on customer feedback surveys to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments within the hotel organization regarding guest needs.
  • Responded promptly to emails, phone calls, and other inquiries from guests.
  • Collaborated with management teams on new initiatives related to guest services.

Butler

Xanadu Villas and Retreat
Zanzibar, Tanzania
05.2019 - 04.2022
  • Greeted guests and provided assistance upon their arrival.
  • Serving the guests, including room service.
  • Organize every excursions and departures.
  • Refills guests mini bar on a daily basis.
  • Catering private dinners for special occasions also in suite.

Butler

Diamonds Star Of The East Luxury Hotels
Zanzibar, Tanzania
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Greeted guests and provided assistance upon their arrival.
  • Serving guests including in room dining.
  • Organize excursions, restaurants bookings and departures.
  • Refills guests mini bar on daily basis.
  • Accompanied clients to appointments and arranged transportation.

Butler

Hideaway of Nungwi Leading Hotel
Zanzibar, Tanzania
11.2017 - 08.2018
  • Greeted guests and provided them with information about the property amenities.
  • Ensured that all guest requests were handled promptly and efficiently.
  • Created weekly reports on customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment used by the team members.
  • Developed innovative ideas to enhance customer experience.

Food and Beverage Waiter

Diamonds La Gemma Del est Hotel
Zanzibar, Tanzania
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Greeted customers and provided menus.
  • Assisted in seating guests and took beverage orders.
  • Provided detailed descriptions of menu items to customers.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by promptly addressing complaints or concerns.
  • Collected payments from customers at the end of each meal service period.
  • Delivered food orders to tables in a timely manner with accuracy.
  • Followed health code regulations regarding food safety practices while handling food products.
  • Performed closing duties such as cleaning up dining areas after customers had left.
  • Organized side stations with condiments and ensured they were properly stocked during meal services.
  • Set-up banquet hall for special events such as weddings or corporate meetings.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.

Food and Beverage Trainee

Diamonds La Gemma Del est Hotel
Zanzibar, Tanzania
03.2015 - 06.2015
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and ensured they were comfortable throughout their visit.
  • Restocked shelves with food items as needed throughout shift.
  • Performed daily opening, closing and side-work duties as assigned by management.
  • Ensured proper storage of all food products in accordance with health regulations.
  • Assisted in setting up the buffet line for meal services.
  • Observed established sanitation practices when handling food products.
  • Cleaned work areas including counters, tables, floors and utensils after each shift.
  • Participated in weekly inventory checks to ensure accurate stock levels are maintained at all times.
  • Attend restaurants briefing.

Education

High School Diploma - Diploma In Hospitality And Tourism Management

State University Of Zanzibar (SUZA)
Zanzibar
09.2017

Certificate - Certificate Of Tourism And Hospitality Management

Masai Utalii College
Tanga-Tanzania
07.2014

Ordinary Level Education - Certificate Of Secondary School Education

Arusha Secondary School
Arusha-Tanzania
10.2012

Skills

Service improvements

Exceptional communication

Hospitality industry

Staff training and development

Customer service expert

Complaint handling

Effective negotiation

Sales and upselling

Property management systems

Reservation management

Revenue generation

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Guest Relations Manager

SoulPaje Managed by Town Operations Company (TOC)
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Guest Relations Manager

Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar
05.2022 - 09.2024

Butler

Xanadu Villas and Retreat
05.2019 - 04.2022

Butler

Diamonds Star Of The East Luxury Hotels
08.2018 - 05.2019

Butler

Hideaway of Nungwi Leading Hotel
11.2017 - 08.2018

Food and Beverage Waiter

Diamonds La Gemma Del est Hotel
06.2015 - 07.2016

Food and Beverage Trainee

Diamonds La Gemma Del est Hotel
03.2015 - 06.2015

High School Diploma - Diploma In Hospitality And Tourism Management

State University Of Zanzibar (SUZA)

Certificate - Certificate Of Tourism And Hospitality Management

Masai Utalii College

Ordinary Level Education - Certificate Of Secondary School Education

Arusha Secondary School
Bori Shule