Kandarp Mehta

Co-Founder

Puducherry, India10 yrs 2 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Co-Founder of innovative hospitality solutions company
Expert in operational efficiency and guest experience
Proven track record in hospitality consultancy

Stackforce AI infers this person is a hospitality industry expert with a focus on operational efficiency and guest experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentOperations ManagementHotel ManagementRevenue Management

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsCustomer ServiceFinancial AnalysisHospitalityHuman ResourcesLeadershipMarketingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeOperating BudgetsSalesService StandardsSkill DevelopmentStrategic CommunicationsStrategic Planning

About

As Co-Founder at stayxp, I contribute to developing innovative hospitality solutions and enhancing operational efficiency. Leveraging expertise in business development, strategic communications, and analytical skills, I focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences while aligning with the company's vision for sustainable growth. With over 4.5 years of experience in hospitality consultancy at Taproot, I have supported alternative accommodation ventures with operational design and audits. My mission centers on fostering strategic initiatives that create impactful business models and optimize property potential.

Experience

Stayvista

Manager - New Initiatives

Aug 2024 – Mar 2025 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Responsible for driving new initiatives and strategic projects to generate different revenue verticals. This role involves identifying and implementing new opportunities, collaborating across departments, and ensuring the successful execution of initiatives that align with StayVista's vision and goals.

Stayxp

Co-Founder

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · Puducherry, India · On-site

stayxp is a boutique hospitality brand that partners with hotels, villas, and retreats to deliver memorable guest experiences while driving revenue and operational efficiency for property owners. We specialize in revenue & facility management, blending hospitality, design, and local flavor with a professional, tech-enabled approach.
www.stayxp.in

Business DevelopmentStrategic CommunicationsAnalytical SkillsRevenue ManagementOperations Management

Ostel.in

Co-Founder & CEO

Mar 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Puducherry, Puducherry, India

Recognized for pioneering a distinctive hospitality brand that places sustainability. alcohol-free ambiance, and guest experience at the forefront of its philosophy. Ostel.in boasts a capacity to accommodate 65 guests, with impressive financial performance.
Shortlisted as a best hostel in india'23 & '24 by makemytrip

Hotel ManagementRevenue ManagementSkill DevelopmentOperating BudgetsService Standards

Taproot

Partner

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · On-site

Design and operations consultancy for new age alternative accommodations and hospitality ventures.
www.taprootco.in

Hotel ManagementRevenue ManagementSkill DevelopmentOperating BudgetsService Standards

Avadale resorts

Chief of Operations

Mar 2020 – Feb 2021 · 11 mos · Masinagudi

Hotel ManagementRevenue ManagementSkill DevelopmentOperating BudgetsService Standards

Zostel

2 roles

Chief of Operations

Promoted

May 2018 – Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Zostel Ooty l Zostel Coorg l Zostel Bangalore l Zostel Kodaikanal
Operations Excellence: Managed and optimized four Zostel properties, maintaining minimum ratings of 4.6.
Cost & Time Efficiency: Negotiated favorable vendor contracts, resulting in 20% cost savings and a 25% reduction in operational time.
Financial Management: Developed a comprehensive budgeting system, improving financial forecasting accuracy by 75%.
Customer Satisfaction: Implemented a customer service strategy that boosted satisfaction ratings by 90%.
Team Leadership: Trained and managed a team of over 50 employees, increasing productivity by 85%.
Process Innovation: Designed and executed multiple operational modules and matrices, ensuring the smooth conduct of all predefined operations.

Hotel ManagementRevenue ManagementSkill DevelopmentOperating BudgetsService Standards