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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Gregory Chiew

Hospitality Management

Summary

A highly efficient and results-oriented professional with experience in hospitality operations, skilled in leading teams and optimizing operations. Seeking a challenging role to utilize leadership and efficiency skills for improving operations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Guest Service Executive

Oasia Resort Sentosa
11.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with outside departments to coordinate solutions and retain guest satisfaction.
  • Monitored guest services personnel for efficiency and accuracy of response to guest complaints.
  • Planned and implemented promotional activities to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Coached and developed associates to improve soft skills and recovery techniques.
  • Restructured lines of communication with housekeeping to make sure guests were satisfied with timeliness and quality of housekeeping services.
  • Surveyed guests to check for areas in need of improvement.
  • Handled customer complaints to satisfy and retain guests.
  • Scheduled and confirmed restaurant reservations for guests.
  • Assisted with luggage handling, valet services and concierge services.
  • Covered duty manager responsibilities and led a team to flawlessly execute operations.
  • Acted as a room controller, providing support to the team.
  • Managed administrative work to execute events and operations smoothly.

Guest Experience Specialist

Resorts World Sentosa
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
  • Took reservations over phone and through email, recording guest information in computer system and verifying details.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Maintained high level knowledge of all hotel services offered to answer guest questions.
  • Participated in hotel reopening and drafted to support other hotels within RWS.
  • Processed guest check-ins and check-outs following procedures for fast turnover.
  • Assisted guests with luggage and provided directions to rooms to enhance customer service.
  • Resolved guest complaints and discrepancies in prompt and courteous manner.
  • Utilized variety of organizational and communication skills to drive guest satisfaction.

Waiter/Food Runner

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate prompt and accurate food preparation.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
  • Upsold appetizers, drinks and desserts to increase restaurant profits.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Tourism And Hospitality Management

Management Development Institute of Singapore
Singapore
02.2019 - 12.2019

Skills

Quality improvement leadership

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Certification

Managing Guest Feedback

Interests

Football

Gaming

Timeline

Guest Service Executive

Oasia Resort Sentosa
11.2021 - Current

Guest Experience Specialist

Resorts World Sentosa
02.2020 - 09.2021

Waiter/Food Runner

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
02.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - International Tourism And Hospitality Management

Management Development Institute of Singapore
02.2019 - 12.2019
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