NATALIE BAUMANIS

Hospitality Management Professional

Phnom Penh, KH.

About

Results-driven hospitality management professional with over 15 years of international experience in luxury hotels and premium operations, specializing in guest experience, brand quality, and operational excellence. Proven leader in driving hotel-wide Brand Audit, Green Key, and HACCP initiatives, consistently enhancing guest satisfaction, operational performance, and fostering high-performing teams to deliver memorable guest experiences and business success.

Work

Novotel Phnom Penh BKK 1

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Guest Experience & Brand Quality Manager

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Summary

Leads hotel-wide guest experience, quality assurance, sustainability, and operational excellence initiatives, collaborating across departments to deliver exceptional service standards.

Highlights

Spearheaded the hotel's Brand Audit program, coordinating corrective action plans and ensuring 100% compliance with Accor brand standards, significantly elevating overall quality.

Served as Green Key Leader, successfully driving sustainability initiatives and securing hotel certification through strategic implementation of eco-friendly practices.

Led HACCP implementation across Food & Beverage teams, ensuring stringent food safety compliance and maintaining operational excellence.

Provided critical operational leadership as Acting Front Office Manager during leadership vacancies, maintaining seamless service continuity and exceptional guest satisfaction.

Collaborated with Executive Committee members and department heads to improve guest satisfaction, elevate service standards, and optimize operational performance.

Analyzed guest feedback, online reputation, and satisfaction trends to identify improvement opportunities, driving continuous enhancement of the guest experience.

Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh

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F&B Guest Relations Manager

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Summary

Managed guest experience across hotel restaurants and bars, delivering exceptional service to VIP guests, loyalty members, and corporate clients.

Highlights

Managed guest experience across multiple food and beverage outlets, consistently ensuring exceptional dining experiences and high service standards.

Cultivated strong relationships with VIP guests, World of Hyatt members, and corporate clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business.

Collaborated cross-functionally with Culinary, Restaurant, Bar, and Front Office teams to ensure seamless luxury service delivery.

Led service recovery for complex guest concerns, successfully resolving issues while upholding Hyatt's luxury service standards and enhancing guest satisfaction.

Supported and executed restaurant promotions, seasonal events, and guest engagement initiatives, contributing to increased patronage and positive guest feedback.

Awarded 'Manager of the Year' in recognition of exceptional leadership and outstanding guest satisfaction scores.

Rehabb Public House

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Owner & Bar Manager

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Summary

Directed all aspects of business operations, including financial performance, recruitment, marketing, team leadership, and guest experience for a public house.

Highlights

Directed comprehensive business operations, encompassing financial performance, marketing strategies, and team leadership, resulting in sustained profitability.

Recruited, trained, and developed a high-performing team, fostering a culture of exceptional guest service and operational efficiency.

Implemented effective marketing initiatives to drive customer engagement and increase patronage, enhancing brand visibility and revenue.

Managed supplier relationships and inventory, optimizing cost controls and ensuring high-quality product availability.

Celeste Sky Bar

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Bar Manager

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Summary

Led daily operations, team development, and premium guest service for a high-volume sky bar.

Highlights

Led daily bar operations, ensuring smooth service delivery and consistently high standards of guest satisfaction.

Developed and mentored bar staff, enhancing team performance and service quality through targeted training programs.

Delivered premium guest service, contributing to a distinguished customer experience and fostering repeat clientele.

Managed inventory and stock control, minimizing waste and optimizing profitability for bar operations.

Pontoon Club

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Customer Relations Manager

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Summary

Managed VIP guest relationships, customer engagement, and promotional events for a prominent club.

Highlights

Managed VIP guest relationships, ensuring personalized service and fostering strong loyalty among high-value patrons.

Orchestrated successful customer engagement strategies and promotional events, driving increased foot traffic and member retention.

Enhanced overall customer satisfaction through proactive relationship management and efficient problem resolution.

Collaborated with marketing and events teams to execute targeted campaigns, increasing brand visibility and attendance.

Education

Humber College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Diploma (Honours) Police Foundations

Languages

English

Thai

Khmer

Skills

Hotel Operations & Management

Hotel Operations, Front Office Operations, Guest Experience Strategy, Brand Standards & Compliance, Operational Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Service Recovery.

Quality & Compliance Leadership

Brand Audit & Quality Management, Green Key Sustainability, HACCP Leadership, Food Safety Compliance, Regulatory Compliance.

Guest Relations & Loyalty

Luxury Guest Relations, VIP & Loyalty Guest Experience, Online Reputation Management, Customer Engagement, Guest Satisfaction, Feedback Analysis.

Team Leadership & Development

Team Leadership, Staff Training, Performance Management, Mentorship, Recruitment, Team Building.

Food & Beverage Management

Food & Beverage Guest Relations, Restaurant Operations, Bar Management, Event Support, Inventory Management.

Business & Strategic Management

Strategic Planning, Financial Performance, Marketing Initiatives, Business Development, Continuous Improvement.