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Overview
Work History
Education
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Amanda Gunpath

Deputy General Manager
Johannesburg

Summary

Dedicated hotelier professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deputy General Manager

City Lodge at OR Tambo Airport
Johannesburg
09.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for revenue management, BAR rates, achieving ARR and TEVPAR.
  • Drive year-on-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Teach staff strategies for completing work and smoothly carrying out senior management directives.
  • Cultivate performance-based culture based on individual accountability, goal attainment and team achievement.
  • Collaborate with department heads to establish goals and work plans.
  • Maintained qualified staff and communicated areas of accountability and expected performance.
  • Enhance operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of 365-room hotel with staff of 150 employees.
  • Prepare annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Lead improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Assess reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
  • Mentor and motivate team members to achieve challenging business goals.

Assistant General Manager

City Lodge Barbara Road
Johannesburg
08.2009 - 08.2015
  • Barbara Road (City Lodge Group)
  • 219 Rooms
  • Reference - Jacques van Rooyen - General Manager

011 392 1750

Kelvin Clements – General Manager, Road Lodge Carnival City (011) 827 1550

Junior Assistant Manager

Courtyard Eastgate, City Lodge Group) –
03.2009 - 08.2009

69 rooms

Junior Assistant Manager

Town Lodge Polokwane, City Lodge Group
05.2007 - 02.2009

102 rooms

Reference: Casper Mare General Manager

+264 81 422 5205

Guest Service Attendant

Meropa Casino - Sun International
Polokwane
05.2005 - 05.2007

Tables Croupier

Guest Relations Officer

Floor Supervisor for the Verandah/Crest Restaurant

The Beach Hotel
Port Elizabeth
01.2004 - 09.2004

Waitress

Squires
Polokwane
07.2003 - 12.2003

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Mountain View Hotel
Louis Trichardt
03.2003 - 07.2003

Education

Matric Certificate -

Capricorn High
Polokwane
04.2001 - 12.2001

Hotel Management (Distinction) - undefined

Fern Hill Hotel & Training College

Diploma NQ Level 5 - Food and Beverage Management

Fern Hill Hotel & Training College
Howick
01.2002 - 12.2002

Skills

Quality controls

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Accomplishments

  • Supervise team of 150 staff members.
  • Achieved 102% occupancy MTD by leading my team to achieve a shared vision with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Headed up a project for a new kitchen build and 24 hour food offering to increase TREVPAR
  • Increased REVPAR by introducing early and late rates, while ensuring 24 hour housekeeping team to maximize occupancy.

Timeline

Deputy General Manager

City Lodge at OR Tambo Airport
09.2015 - Current

Assistant General Manager

City Lodge Barbara Road
08.2009 - 08.2015

Junior Assistant Manager

Courtyard Eastgate, City Lodge Group) –
03.2009 - 08.2009

Junior Assistant Manager

Town Lodge Polokwane, City Lodge Group
05.2007 - 02.2009

Guest Service Attendant

Meropa Casino - Sun International
05.2005 - 05.2007

Floor Supervisor for the Verandah/Crest Restaurant

The Beach Hotel
01.2004 - 09.2004

Waitress

Squires
07.2003 - 12.2003

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Mountain View Hotel
03.2003 - 07.2003

Diploma NQ Level 5 - Food and Beverage Management

Fern Hill Hotel & Training College
01.2002 - 12.2002

Matric Certificate -

Capricorn High
04.2001 - 12.2001

Hotel Management (Distinction) - undefined

Fern Hill Hotel & Training College
Amanda GunpathDeputy General Manager