Matthew Centrella
General Manager at Janko Hospitality- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Janko Hospitality
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Assistant General Manager
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Executive Housekeeping Manager
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Oct 2018 - Jul 2020
• Run and oversee the daily operations of the housekeeping department, comprised of 200 housekeepers • Manage scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, employee benefits, and improving our department scores • Create and maintain incentive programs for each of the job categories within the department • Maintain an inclusive culture within the department • Run and oversee the daily operations of the housekeeping department, comprised of 200 housekeepers • Manage scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, employee benefits, and improving our department scores • Create and maintain incentive programs for each of the job categories within the department • Maintain an inclusive culture within the department
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Loews Hotels & Co
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Front Office Supervisor
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Mar 2018 - Sep 2018
• Involved in making decisions regarding operational issues and serving as on-site manager of daily functions • Managed large corporate accounts and VIP guests at a high level of personal service • Created and managed a daily shift report, as well as incentive programs created for the front office team • Monitored departments including the front desk, concierge, shuttle drivers, and star service area to guarantee that all staff duties were completed in accordance with established policies and procedures Show less
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Front Office Manager
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
• Created and managed schedules for teams including the front office, dining/bar, shuttle, and engineering • Conducted employee recruitment, trained new hires, coached and disciplined front office staff • Developed and implemented new office policies to improve guest service scores and Marriott signups • Budgeted and purchased items for the front office, Markets and Bars • Developed a productive team, setting clear objectives, performance standards and achieving target goals • Created a positive work culture through a time of change in the department Show less
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott
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United States
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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Front Office Manager
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
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Hyatt Regency
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Front Office Supervisor
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
• Supervised 20 employees (front office, night auditors, bellman, shuttle) in their daily duties • Created a training program around the Hyatt brand standards that was implemented throughout the hotel • Handled concierge duties, inbound guest service calls and guest experience complaints • Trained employees in all front office operations, including cash handling, customer service, record keeping, regulations and brand/purpose • Responded to guest satisfaction surveys on Medallia • Supervised 20 employees (front office, night auditors, bellman, shuttle) in their daily duties • Created a training program around the Hyatt brand standards that was implemented throughout the hotel • Handled concierge duties, inbound guest service calls and guest experience complaints • Trained employees in all front office operations, including cash handling, customer service, record keeping, regulations and brand/purpose • Responded to guest satisfaction surveys on Medallia
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Brunswick Corporation
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Event Services
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
• Responsible for engaging with clientele, setup, decor and party management at private event space • Responsible for engaging with clientele, setup, decor and party management at private event space
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Camp Director
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
• Responsible for a group of more than 300 pre-teens and 10 counselors managing all daily scheduled activities • Responsible for a group of more than 300 pre-teens and 10 counselors managing all daily scheduled activities
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Sedgebrook
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dining Room Assistant
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Oct 2008 - Jan 2013
• Served as a waiter, host and runner in the community’s fine dining facility • Became a coach and training leader for new hires in year two • Served as a waiter, host and runner in the community’s fine dining facility • Became a coach and training leader for new hires in year two
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Education
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Kendall College
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management -
College of Lake County
Associate's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management