Ashu Chaudhary
GENERAL MANAGER | HOTEL OPERATIONS | PRE-OPENING SPECIALIST | ROOMS DIVISION EXPERT
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About
Dynamic Hospitality Leader with 16+ years of progressive experience across Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Trident Hotels and Treebo Hotels. Successfully progressed from Housekeeping Assistant to General Manager through consistent operational excellence and leadership. Expertise spans Hotel Operations, Pre-opening Projects, Rooms Division, Housekeeping, Budgeting, Procurement, Audit Compliance, Guest Experience, Sales Coordination, Team Development and Business Operations.
Experience
GENERAL MANAGER - Treebo Trend The Ortus Residency - Dharamshala
(2021-03)
Heading the complete operations of the hotel and ensuring seamless coordination across all departments.
- Driving guest satisfaction through personalized guest engagement and service excellence.
- Preparing operational budgets, monitoring expenditure and improving profitability.
- Managing procurement, inventory planning and vendor relationships.
- Handling internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Supporting sales and marketing initiatives to improve occupancy and revenue.
- Conducting daily operational reviews and property inspections.
- Leading performance appraisals, staff development and departmental training.
- Ensuring smooth workflow across Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B and support functions.
- Maintaining exceptional guest experience and operational excellence.
GENERAL MANAGER - Treebo GK Conifer Hotel - Dharamshala
(2018-04 - 2020-03)
Successfully managed the hotel during pre-opening and operational phases.
- Established departmental SOPs and operational workflows.
- Handled recruitment, induction and employee training.
- Managed budgets, procurement and vendor development.
- Coordinated with travel companies and business partners.
- Monitored service standards and guest satisfaction.
- Supervised all operational departments to ensure smooth functioning.
- Implemented quality and cost-control initiatives.
HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER (HOD) - The Oberoi Clarkes - Shimla
(2017-11 - 2018-03)
Led the Housekeeping Department while maintaining luxury hospitality standards.
- Managed manpower planning, inventory control and departmental budgets.
- Conducted quality inspections and ensured guest satisfaction.
- Mentored supervisors and housekeeping associates.
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - The Oberoi Cecil - Shimla
(2017-01 - 2017-10)
Assisted in managing complete housekeeping operations.
- Conducted inspections, inventory control and staff supervision.
- Maintained Oberoi service standards and guest experience.
HOUSEKEEPING EXECUTIVE - Trident Nariman Point - Mumbai
(2015-11 - 2016-12)
Managed daily housekeeping operations and team supervision (Transferred from Oberoi).
- Ensured room quality, cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR - The Oberoi Grand - Kolkata
(2014-09 - 2015-10)
Supervised housekeeping associates and maintained quality standards.
- Conducted room inspections and staff training.
HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT - The Oberoi Wildflower Hall - Shimla
(2012-04 - 2014-09)
Delivered luxury housekeeping services while maintaining brand standards.
HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT - The Oberoi Bengaluru - Bengaluru
(2010-01 - 2012-03)
Started hospitality career and built a strong operational foundation in luxury housekeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Hotel Management - Rooms Division - HCMI (2009)
Higher Secondary - Himachal Pradesh Board (2005)
Matriculation - Himachal Pradesh Board (2003)
