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ERAY KUCUK

ERAY KUCUK

Sarasota,USA

Summary

Experienced hospitality leader dedicated to upholding high standards and achieving exceptional outcomes. Skilled in optimizing operations and enhancing guest experience through collaborative teamwork. Recognized for adaptability, dependability, and a relentless drive to meet objectives. Proficient in managing staff and overseeing operations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Ark Hospitality
01.2025 - 06.2025

As a General Manager, I responsible for the overall operation and performance of the hotel. This includes managing staff, overseeing daily operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining profitability.

Achievements

  • GSS reach 76.2% ( from 50% )
  • QA score is reached 84.7% ( from 64% )

Operations Support Manager (Task Force GM)

Ark Hospitality
07.2024 - 01.2025

As a Task Force General Manager, my responsibilities are strategic planning, operational oversight, financial management, staff development, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Hilton Garden Inn's renovation completed and passed the QA 92%

Duty Manager

InterContinental Bahrain
09.2022 - 05.2024

I responsible for overseeing daily hotel operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, managing staff, and handling both guest and staff's need. I managed 35-40 team members.

Front Office Manager

Tryp by Wyndham İzmit
06.2021 - 09.2022

I responsible for overall smooth and efficient operations of the front office, ensuring excellent guest service and full satisfaction for all guests. I manage front office and reservation department. I manage 20 team members.

Achievements

  • Best of Tryp Award 2022
  • Best of Tryp Award 2021

Night Manager

Kempinski Hotel The Dome Belek
01.2020 - 03.2021

I oversee the night audit process, including balancing financial transactions and preparing reports for the general manager. I ensure the property is clean, safe, and well-maintained. I coordinate with other departments as needed to address guest needs and operational issues. I train and develop of night staff.

Front Office Manager

DoubleTree by Hilton Eskisehir
07.2019 - 12.2019

I responsible for overall smooth and efficient operations of the front office, ensuring excellent guest service and full satisfaction for all guests. I manage front office and reservation department.

Front Office Manager

Hilton Garden Inn Yalova
01.2019 - 07.2019

I responsible for overall smooth and efficient operations of the front office, ensuring excellent guest service and full satisfaction for all guests. I manage front office and reservation department.

Front Office Supervisor (Pre-Opening)

Hilton Garden Inn Isparta
01.2018 - 01.2019

I gain the pre-opening and post-opening experience in the hospitality while I work here.

I act as manager on duty. I oversee the day to day operations of the hotel during my shift. Supporting all the departments at the hotel.

Receptionist

Hilton Garden Inn Mall of Emirates
07.2017 - 01.2018

6-Month Front Office Task Force Program

Achievements

  • Top Enroller for Guest Membership (October 2017)
  • Top Enroller for Guest Membership (November 2017)
  • Top Up-Seller (December 2017)
  • Value Champion of the Month Nominee (December 2017)
  • High Five (December 2017)

Receptionist (Acting Night Incharge)

Hilton Garden Inn Kutahya
01.2015 - 06.2017

I work as a receptionist however I support the reservation department. I become a night audit in-charge after a year. I become an expert of Onq R&I.

Achievements

  • Value Champion of the Month Nominee (Jan 2016)
  • Value Champion of the Month Nominee (May 2016)

Education

Associate of Arts - Public Relations and Publicity

Anadolu University
Eskisehir,Turkiye
01.2020

Skills

  • ONQ/PEP Skills
  • Opera PMS Skills
  • EuroProtel Skills
  • Management Skills
  • Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Customer Service
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Hospitality Management Program (GM Certification) - Wyndham Hotels & Resort (January 2025)
  • Sales Manager Cross-Training (246 Hours) - IHG Hotels & Resort (August 2023)
  • Leading Others - IHG Hotels & Resorts (January 2023)
  • Working with Difficult People – PMI Education (May 2022)
  • Count on Me – Service Culture Certification (For Leaders) – Wyndham University (November 2021)
  • Hospitality Management Studies / Hotel Operations – Alison (February 2021)
  • Elevate – Hilton University (March 2018)
  • Computer Operating Certificate - Ministry of National Education (September 2016)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English Speaking: Fluent Reading: Fluent Writing: Fluent
Turkish Speaking: Native Reading: Native Writing: Native

Timeline

General Manager

Ark Hospitality
01.2025 - 06.2025

Operations Support Manager (Task Force GM)

Ark Hospitality
07.2024 - 01.2025

Duty Manager

InterContinental Bahrain
09.2022 - 05.2024

Front Office Manager

Tryp by Wyndham İzmit
06.2021 - 09.2022

Night Manager

Kempinski Hotel The Dome Belek
01.2020 - 03.2021

Front Office Manager

DoubleTree by Hilton Eskisehir
07.2019 - 12.2019

Front Office Manager

Hilton Garden Inn Yalova
01.2019 - 07.2019

Front Office Supervisor (Pre-Opening)

Hilton Garden Inn Isparta
01.2018 - 01.2019

Receptionist

Hilton Garden Inn Mall of Emirates
07.2017 - 01.2018

Receptionist (Acting Night Incharge)

Hilton Garden Inn Kutahya
01.2015 - 06.2017

Associate of Arts - Public Relations and Publicity

Anadolu University