Ashutosh Kumar Jha

Associate Partner

Gurugram, Haryana, India13 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led Rooms Division for luxury hotel with 480 keys.
  • Achieved highest ever hotel revenue in FY 22/23.
  • Expert in guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a luxury hospitality management expert with a focus on guest services and operational excellence.

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Skills

Core Skills

Rooms Division ManagementOperational ExcellenceGuest ServicesSupervisory SkillsGuest SatisfactionHospitality ManagementGuest Service Management

Other Skills

Operational PlanningCustomer Service OperationsPublic RelationsConcierge ServicesInterim Management ServicesOperations ManagementTime ManagementHospitality IndustryProperty Management SystemsService ManagementHotel ManagementPeople ManagementComplaint ManagementFood and Beverage OperationsTeam Management

About

* Career oriented individual, believes in Team Work and Leadership Skills. Identifying opportunities, observation to details and spot recognition being major strength. * Persuasive, Influential and a certified departmental Trainer, a key aspect helping the department and organization to prosper. * Currently heading the Rooms Division for The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi - 480 Keys. Managing MOD Segments - Transportation/Spa/Gym/Pool Operations & Revenue. * Previously Front Office Manger for 412 Keys at The Leela Ambience Gurugram * Previous Assignment was with :- The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi - 480 Keys, The Leela Kovalam with 180Keys The Leela Bangalore - 357 Keys The Leela Mumbai - 391 Keys * Guest Complaints Handling, Coordination with Concierge and Transport, Training of Staffs, Adhering to SOP of the Organization, Conducting Briefings for Staffs, Handling guest related queries, Room Reservations. * Managing Lobby Movement, Guest Acknowledgement and Capturing Guest Experiences, Building Professional Environment, driving Upsells by driving team and meeting the Budget each month thus ensuring the profitability for the organization from Front Office perspective.

Experience

13 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 1 mo
Current Experience

The leela ambience convention hotel

Associate Director of Rooms

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Headed the Rooms Division at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, overseeing Front Office Operations for 480 keys.
  • Ensured exceptional guest satisfaction by addressing complaints and enhancing the overall guest experience.
  • Managed MOD budgets, forecasts, and department P&L to drive financial performance.
  • Collaborated with multiple departments, including Food & Beverage and HR, for seamless hotel operations.
Rooms Division ManagementOperational ExcellenceOperational Planning

The leela ambience gurugram hotel & residences

2 roles

Front Office Manager

Promoted

Jan 2023Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Heading the Front Office Operation as Front Office Manager.
  • Was part of driving Front Office Operations for a Highest Ever Hotel Revenue since Inception in FY - 22/23 with a Hotel GOP of 57%
  • Achieved highest ever Transportation Revenue of 57 Lacs in a Month since Inception with team being incentivised via Upsell programme.
  • Maintained - Rooms Division Profitability of 85% throughout the year - with a under budget CPOR.
  • Managing an Inventory of 412 Rooms - 13 Categories with 89 Rooms Residences
  • Strategising Key Development Position and Talent within the Front Office Dept.
  • Working in sync with SOPs of the Organisation, Training on LQA, ABC Compliance
  • Working Towards Team Goals and Targets of exceeding Targeted Budget for Room Upsell & Transportation Revenue.
  • Maintaining a high standard of work by being an Impactful Player by ensuring High Quality of Luxury Service & Delivering Excellence.
Guest ServicesRooms Division ManagementCustomer Service OperationsPublic RelationsGuest Satisfaction

Assistant Front Office Manager

Aug 2021Jan 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Leading Front Office Operation at The Leela Gurugram - 412 Keys as AFOM
  • Managing a Team of 60 Souls (Front Desk,Bell Desk, Concierge, Guest Realations, Chauffeurs, Guest Services and Data Management)
  • Building Team & Training as per SOPs
  • Roster Management & Core Training as per SWOT Analysis.
  • Conducting DCC - Awarding Quality Performers
Guest ServicesPublic RelationsGuest SatisfactionSupervisory SkillsConcierge Services

The leela ambience convention hotel

2 roles

Assistant Front Office Manager

Apr 2018Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

  • Managing the Entire Front Office Team (Total Manning of 70 People), Roster Management and shift
  • Allocation, Constant Audits to ensure proper adherence of SOPs, Analyzing guest experience and
  • studying feedback through QMS, Analyzing training needs and the core areas of improvement within
  • department, Taking care of Rewards and Recognition Programs, Scrutinizing TripAdvisor Reviews and
  • following up for Detractors.
Guest ServicesPublic RelationsGuest SatisfactionSupervisory SkillsConcierge Services

Duty Manager

Feb 2017Mar 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

  • Handling Front Office Operations for 480 Keys.
  • Hotel with Two Tower Concept, with two pre-lobby and reception.
  • Extremely Guest Centric and imparting an experience of Luxury class to each and every guests.
  • Working towards uplifting TripAdvisor Ranking by motivating team members.
  • Part of the TQM - Total Quality Manager's to enhance guest experience.
  • Conducting regular training, briefings and audits.
  • Regular checks on adherence to SOPs.
  • Analyzing guest experience and studying feedback through CFS.
  • Analyzing training needs and the core areas of improvement within department.
Guest ServicesGuest SatisfactionSupervisory SkillsConcierge Services

The leela palaces, hotels and resorts

2 roles

Duty Manager

Promoted

Apr 2016Feb 2017 · 10 mos

  • Promoted as Duty Manager within 1.5years.
  • Managing and Responsible for Front Office Operations of 183 Keys cliff resort,
  • Constant Audits to ensure proper adherence of SOPs,
  • Analyzing guest experience and studying feedback through CFS,
  • Analyzing training needs and the core areas of improvement within department.
  • Managing and manning the team of 21 souls, including operators, bell boys, concierge, front/club reception desk.
Guest ServicesGuest SatisfactionConcierge Services

Assistant Manager

May 2014Apr 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Managing and Responsible for Front Office Operations, Maintaining the Inventory, Supervising the Shift, Guest Complaints Handling, Coordination with Concierge and Transport, Training of Staffs, VIP Movements, Adhering to SOP of the Organization, Conducting Briefings, Handling guest related queries, Room Reservations, Manage Booking, Night Auditing Procedures, Generating HODs Revenue Reports during Night Shifts, Managing Lobby Movement, Guest Acknowledgement and Capturing Guest Experiences, Building Professional Environment, Staff Motivation
Guest ServicesGuest SatisfactionConcierge Services

The leela palace bengaluru

Leela Management Trainee

May 2013Apr 2014 · 11 mos · Bengaluru · On-site

  • Shadow Manager Phase (Bangalore) - Learning the operation from Manager's perspective, internally and externally. In depth Training in Specifically in Front Office, Housekeeping and Food and Beverage.
  • Organised training with terms of Sectional and Departmental Analysis after completion of each and every section, followed by the detailed Departmental Report.
Hospitality ManagementGuest Service ManagementInterim Management ServicesOperations ManagementTime ManagementHospitality Industry+7

The leela mumbai (mumbai)

Leela Management Trainee

Jul 2012May 2013 · 10 mos · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

  • On the Job Training (Mumbai) - Learning in and about the Hotel Operations through 3 Months Classroom Training, before being on the Soft Floor. Training with all the existing departments of the hotel to understand the operation internally.
  • Making a note of every aspect i.e sectional and departmental.
TrainingGuest ServicesHospitality ManagementBanquetsFood & BeverageGuest Service Management+13

Education

XLRI Jamshedpur

Executive Development Program — Strategic Management

Oct 2023Feb 2024

Institute of Hotel Management Hyderabad

Bachelor’s Degree

Jan 2009Jan 2012

Vidya Bharati Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Telco

Intermediate — Science

Jan 1995Jan 2009

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