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LAURA AURAH

Nairobi

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Pre Opening Manager

Greenpark Sundowner
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

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  • Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
  • Assisted with development and implementation of COVID-19 protocols to establish detailed and clear guidelines.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
  • Identified and sourced qualified candidates for open positions to meet organizational needs.

Food and Beverage Manager

Royal Nairobi Golf Club
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
  • Trained food and beverage service personnel, confirming staff to provide recommendations and answer questions.
  • Responded to customer complaints, addressing concerns, and distress with amicable interactions.
  • Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program.
  • Verified staff compliance with accepted food and drink safety regulations, suggesting remedial training where necessary.
  • Drafted beverage purchasing plan, aligning inventory needs with budgetary constraints by applying historical data.
  • Selected wine, beer and alcohol products based on customer feedback and local product availability.
  • Conducted hands-on training for equipment, demonstrating proper technique and safety protocols.
  • Adhered to corporate efficiency and profitability goals for beverage purchasing and distribution.

Restaurant Manager

Executive Residency By Best Western
02.2016 - 11.2017
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Sarova Hotels
03.2014 - 01.2016
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.

Assistant Event Coordinator

Innovative Events
05.2013 - 12.2013
  • Identified cost savings by researching new vendors and negotiating with partnered vendors.
  • Attracted new clients and maintained pre-existing clients through excellent word-of-mouth marketing.
  • Coordinated with over vendors and event contributors, caterers and transportation services.
  • Arranged transportation reservations, hotel room blocks and beverage and food flat fees for future events.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Hospitality Management

Strathmore University
Kenya
06.2013

Skills

  • Safety Procedures
  • Vendor Interaction
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Strategic Planning
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Guest Experiences
  • Hospitality Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Travel Coordination
  • Guest Accommodations
  • Staff Supervision
  • VIP Services
  • Social Media Networking
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Cash Handling
  • Office Streamlining
  • Creative Solutions
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Revenue Generation
  • Office Meetings
  • Project Oversight
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Administrative Support
  • Guest Complaint Resolution

Certification

  • Management in hospitality Training - Utalii college 2018
  • Haccap Training - Sarova hotels

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.
Marie Curie

Timeline

Pre Opening Manager

Greenpark Sundowner
08.2020 - 12.2020

Food and Beverage Manager

Royal Nairobi Golf Club
01.2018 - 12.2019

Restaurant Manager

Executive Residency By Best Western
02.2016 - 11.2017

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Sarova Hotels
03.2014 - 01.2016

Assistant Event Coordinator

Innovative Events
05.2013 - 12.2013

Bachelor Of Science - Hospitality Management

Strathmore University
  • Management in hospitality Training - Utalii college 2018
  • Haccap Training - Sarova hotels
LAURA AURAH