Samuel Lee
Front Office Manager at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Cantonese Full professional proficiency
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Mandarin Full professional proficiency
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Experience
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Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
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Canada
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front Office Manager
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May 2015 - Present
-Leads and supports all aspects of the Front Office departments, including Front Desk, Guest Services, Concierge and Health Club.-Provides services that are above and beyond customer satisfaction and retention.-Manages and motivates the Front Office team. Ensures compliance with all Front Office / Guest Services policies, standards and procedures.-Oversee and supervises guest arrivals and departures.-Handled any guest complaints or contentious issues that cannot be settled directly by team members and provided a fast solution.-Recruited, trained and developed a dynamic administrative team, supporting all corporate growth and productivity objectives.-Managed department payroll, driving timely and accurate payment of employee wages.
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Cactus Club Cafe
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Canada
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Restaurant Office Manager
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Jul 2022 - Present
-Responsible for data entry, daily cash balance, weekly numbers and reconciliations.-Handled cash deposits, debit, credit and gift card transactions settlement.-Prepared and made daily sales journal and assisted with invoice processing and reconciliation.-Managed payroll and attendance systems.-Collaborated with restaurant managers to develop solutions regarding discrepancies.-Prepared financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends. -Responsible for data entry, daily cash balance, weekly numbers and reconciliations.-Handled cash deposits, debit, credit and gift card transactions settlement.-Prepared and made daily sales journal and assisted with invoice processing and reconciliation.-Managed payroll and attendance systems.-Collaborated with restaurant managers to develop solutions regarding discrepancies.-Prepared financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends.
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Co-Founder
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Jul 2019 - Present
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Xing Fu Tang, LLC
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Franchise Owner
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Mar 2019 - Present
-Stayed current on industry trends and changes and participated in professional development opportunities to strengthen product and service knowledge.-Boosted profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead.-Negotiated and collaborated with different food delivery platforms to achieve common goals in sales volume.-Optimized sales and marketing directives by closely monitoring employee progress, reviewing regional and local markets and effectively managing inventories.-Evaluated employee progress and compliance while identifying areas for additional coaching by monitoring daily performance.-Actualized strategies to continuously improve in customer service, brand visibility and sub-franchisee support.
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Dominion Lending Centres Inc
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Canada
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Client Relations Manager
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Dec 2011 - Mar 2018
-Generated new business and boosted sales using extensive knowledge, target market penetration, partner relationships and customer care techniques.-Conducted research to determine top prospective clients and continually cultivated sales pipeline.-Verified income of the borrower and gathered credit information.-Provided constructive feedback on mortgage loans by examining applications and supporting documentation.-Defined repayment terms to consumers and educated them on default consequences.-Developed and maintained relationships with local real estate agents and lenders
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Shangri-La Hotel Public Company Limited
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Hospitality Ambassador
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Jul 2011 - Feb 2013
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Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, Relais & Châteaux
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Canada
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Room Service Shift Lead / Banquet Captain
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Aug 2008 - Feb 2011
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Shota Sushi & Grill
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United States
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Restaurants
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Restaurant Manager
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Apr 2004 - Jul 2008
-Managed daily restaurant operations for multi locations.-Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.-Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labour costs daily.-Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.-Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.-Trained team members in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
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Education
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The University of British Columbia
Real Estate Development -
Vancouver Community College (VCC)
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Hospitality Administration/Management