Ishwari Desai
Guest Relations Executive
About
Guest Relations Executive with hands-on experience in luxury hospitality, fine dining, and pre-opening restaurant operations. Skilled in guest engagement, reservation management, front-desk coordination, and delivering exceptional customer experiences in high-volume environments. Experienced in handling 250+ guests per shift, managing reservations, and ensuring smooth operational flow while maintaining premium service standards.
Pursued MBA in Hospitality Operations Management to strengthen leadership and operational expertise.
Experience
Guest Relations Executive - Hungerinc Hospitalitty – Bombay Canteen
- Managed guest reservations, Curating Menu on Canva, Making Function Prospective for events.
- Honored as "Employee of the Month" for outstanding Front Desk performance within the first 3 months of joining.
- Deliver personalized guest experiences to maintain high customer satisfaction.
Guest Relations Executive - EK Number Hospitality – AMERICANO & OTRA
- Manage guest reservations, walk-ins, and waitlists while ensuring smooth dining operations.
- Handle 100+ guest calls daily for bookings, inquiries, and confirmations.
- Managed both outlets reservations single handed as a opening shift.
Senior Hostess - KLJMN Hospitality (GOA) – SARVVA & Bombay Coffee House - Goa
- Supported pre-opening Company, reservation setup, and guest coordination.
- Conducted housekeeping & Service staff training sessions to maintain hospitality and guest service standards.
Hostess - Pebble Street Hospitality – KOKO Asian Gastropub
- Welcomed guests and managed reservations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Coordinated seating arrangements and maintained service excellence.
Hostess - Oleander Farms – SALTT Restaurant
- Successfully handled up to 250 guests per shift in a 172-seating-capacity restaurant.
- Conducted property tours and coordinated event-related guest arrangements.
Education
MBA - Hospitality (Operations Management) - Welingkar Institute (2023-01 - 2025-12)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Hospitality Studies - Viva College of Hotel & Tourism Management Studies (2021-01 - 2022-12)
HSC - Global Junior College of Science & Commerce (2019-01 - 2019-12)
SSC - Nikunj High School (2017-01 - 2017-12)


