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Yasir Sulaiman

Vinares 9B-106

Summary

Highly organized and result driven Front of House Manager as more than 22 years as hotelier and 18 years of experience in 5 star/ Ultra luxury hotel settings.

Proven a warm and friendly demeanor. Skilled at conflict resolution. Team builder who is acutely attentive to employee and guest needs. Punctual problem solver and avid multitasker. Track record of being an essential part of the management team and instrumental in providing effective solutions that produce immediate impact and contribute to the establishment’s long-ter6m success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Front Office

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2020 - 04.2025

- Managed front of house and lead on resort operations
- Spearheaded front office operations, achieving notable 5 - 25% increase in customer satisfaction ratings and 10 – 45% repeat ratio, including LQA and Forbes, Trip Advisor and Review Pro.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs resulting in 30% reduction in guest check-in and check-out.

- Collaborated with housekeeping, engineering and maintenance teams to ensure seamless guest experiences with renovations, refurbishments and resort upliftings

- Implemented trends and style with its creativity and innovations in the resort and individual guest experiences

- Managed with utmost satisfying monthly, quarterly and yearly revenues, strategies and goals with enhanced vision and mission of property and company.

Manager, Concierge (Butlers)

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2019 - 01.2020

Assisted and relieved front office and rooms manager

- Managed the front office operations and teams, including operator, front desk, airport on property, yacht, bell assistants and concierges (butlers).

- Implemented successful upselling programs and resulting in a 25% increase in revenue per room.

- Conducted performance evaluations and provided on going feedback to team members.

Head, Concierge (Butlers)

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2017 - 01.2019

Delivered exceptional guest experience resulting resolving guest complaints and operational issues in a timely and efficient manner.

- Maintained accurate records, handle check-in, check out, stay experiences with “wow” factors and lead the team being example as keeping self-assigned guest allocations.

Team Leader, Concierge (Butlers)

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2014 - 01.2017

Senior, Villa Concierge (Butlers)

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2012 - 01.2014

Senior, Villa Host 

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2010 - 01.2012

Villa Host

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2006 - 01.2010

Receptionist and Senior Receptionist

Blue Lagoon, Kuramathi Island
01.2000 - 01.2006

Education

7 Star Service of Concierge Program By Magnum Butl
One&Only Reethi Rah | Maldives
01-2014

The Hotel Butler Course By International Modern Bu
One&Only Reethi Rah | Maldives
01-2008

O’ Level in EPS School
EPS School, Male
01-2000

Skills

Experienced Front of House Manager:

Leadership

  • Colleagues to exceed r7evenue targets by 25% average, yearly

Customer Service

  • Maintained 95% satisfaction rating from guest surveys

Problem Solving

  • Resolved 90% of guest complaints within 24hours which increase 15% of positive reviews

Key skills:

  • Team Management
  • Revenue Management
  • Training & Development
  • Guest Experience Management

Achievements in highlight

  • Innovative and Implemented

- Pioneered and implemented ground keeping guest experiences, notably introducing “The Tree House Dinning” a first its kind initiative in the Maldives Conceived

- Planned and successfully executed “Reethi Ah’li,” a unique another private dinning concept, later became one of the most sought-after offerings in Reethi Rah portfolio

- Demonstrated innovative problem-solving skills, navigating challenges to ensure seamless implementation as new initiative pf Tapaske (signature restaurant)

  • Successful team development

Built a highly motivated team consistently exceeded revenues and guest satisfaction targets

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Butler in Asia 2014

Linara Travel Awards, among host of various countries in very experienced butlers

  • Featured in local Magazine

An Interview in Hotelier Maldives magazine about my experience, and innovative solutions provided to top clients

  • Manager of the Year

Was recognized and awarded in Reethi Rah, as the manager of year for numerous numbers of times

  • Concierge/ Guest services personality of the year 2024

Was awarded by Hotelier Maldives Awards 2024

first ever award ceremony within all Maldivian resorts

Timeline

Manager, Front Office

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2020 - 04.2025

Manager, Concierge (Butlers)

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2019 - 01.2020

Head, Concierge (Butlers)

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2017 - 01.2019

Team Leader, Concierge (Butlers)

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2014 - 01.2017

Senior, Villa Concierge (Butlers)

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2012 - 01.2014

Senior, Villa Host 

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2010 - 01.2012

Villa Host

One&Only Reethi Rah
01.2006 - 01.2010

Receptionist and Senior Receptionist

Blue Lagoon, Kuramathi Island
01.2000 - 01.2006

7 Star Service of Concierge Program By Magnum Butl

The Hotel Butler Course By International Modern Bu

O’ Level in EPS School
Yasir Sulaiman