Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
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Sonia Ojeda Chadili

Sonia Ojeda Chadili

Riyadh

Summary

Well organized, motivated and pro-active Reception and Reservations Manager, with over 5 years of experience in the Hospitality and Tourism sector, running busy departments and successfully interacting with a diverse and demanding group of people. An excellent track record of efficiency and effectiveness in managing communications and customer relationships.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reception Manager

Signor Sassi Restaurant
01.2023 - Current

Awarded best Italian Restaurant in Saudi Arabia - 2023

  • Implementation of standards, procedures and reports.
  • Managed guest complaints effectively, resolving issues promptly and professionally to ensure positive experiences for all clients.
  • Organizing the floor plan and the grid efficiently to integrate the maximum number of covers without neglecting the quality of the service.
  • Provided help and support to colleagues during challenging situations by offering assistance, guidance, and encouragement if needed.
  • Coordinated large bookings efficiently, working closely with other departments to met the guests expectations.

Reception & Reservation Manager

Tokyo's restaurants
06.2022 - 11.2022

Japanese restaurant based since 37 years in Riyadh

  • Creation of Standards, Procedures, Report
  • Development of the team in both departments
  • Increasing of incoming calls taken by 80%, effective on the optimisation of numbers of bookings
  • Running a restaurant with 600 covers daily.

Reception & Reservation Manager

Meraki Riyadh
03.2020 - 06.2022

Modern Greek restaurant, new opening in Riyadh

  • Implementation of Seven rooms, Allegro system
  • Connexions with the concierges of the high-end hotels of Riyadh
  • Organisation of events and grand opening
  • Staff hiring, onboarding, training and development plan
  • Increasing of the restaurant revenue by optimising the covers capacity per shifts - Creation of menus
  • Creation and maintain of Reports, Standard and Procedures.

Receptionist

COYA Mayfair
11.2018 - 02.2020

Modern Peruvian restaurant, pisco bar and lounge bring the spirit of Latin America to the heart of London

  • Welcoming the guests as first contact and handle their requests
  • Answer and screen incoming calls - Organize incoming and outgoing mail
  • Seating management of the guests with SevenRooms system or OpenTable with more than 300 guests
  • Set up and maintain accurate data management systems (Reports, Counting, Lost Property).

Receptionist

Ibis Hotel*** Malaga
06.2018 - 09.2018

Hotel chain allocated worldwide, part of the French Accor chain with 250 rooms.

Receptionist

Novotel Suites**** Malaga
02.2018 - 05.2018

Hotel chain allocated worldwide, part of the French Accor chain but only with suites.

Education

Degree in Tourism -

University of Malaga
07.2018

Receptionist -

Ibis HotelBordeaux/ France
09.2015

Certificate in Higher Education (CHE) -

I.E.S Cánovas del Castillo
07.2015

High School -

I.E.S Sierra Bermeja
06.2013

Skills

  • Verbal Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Organization
  • Customer service focus
  • Handle under pressure
  • Computer skills
  • Guest Relations

Certification

  • Online Digital Marketing Course
  • Official Andalusian tourism guide credit

Languages

Spanish
Proficient
C2
French
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Elementary
A2

Hobbies and Interests

  • Art
  • Books
  • Gastronomy
  • Fashion

Timeline

Reception Manager

Signor Sassi Restaurant
01.2023 - Current

Reception & Reservation Manager

Tokyo's restaurants
06.2022 - 11.2022

Reception & Reservation Manager

Meraki Riyadh
03.2020 - 06.2022

Receptionist

COYA Mayfair
11.2018 - 02.2020

Receptionist

Ibis Hotel*** Malaga
06.2018 - 09.2018

Receptionist

Novotel Suites**** Malaga
02.2018 - 05.2018

Degree in Tourism -

University of Malaga

Receptionist -

Ibis HotelBordeaux/ France

Certificate in Higher Education (CHE) -

I.E.S Cánovas del Castillo

High School -

I.E.S Sierra Bermeja
  • Online Digital Marketing Course
  • Official Andalusian tourism guide credit
Sonia Ojeda Chadili