N I T I K A S H A R M A

[email protected] • +91 7535969501 • Uttarakhand, India

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Personable Hospitality Specialist with 9 years of success in guaranteeing guest satisfaction through personable reservation services and attendance to guests' needs. Adept at promptly assisting customers by uncovering preferences. Passionate about providing upbeat and friendly service, resulting in consistent return customers. Currently seeking a new challenging job position to fully utilize experience and existing skills within hospitality industry where developed skills and education will have a valuable impact.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Chief Housekeeper
06/2024 - Present
viking ocean cruises , Bergen Basel Switzerland
•  Directed day-to-day housekeeping operations across guest staterooms, public
• areas, and crew facilities, consistently delivering exceptional cleanliness, comfort,
• and service aligned with Viking’s STAR Service Standards and Public Health policies.
•  Led, mentored, and motivated a multicultural housekeeping team, fostering a
• positive work environment that maximized crew engagement, productivity, and
• retention.
•  Conducted routine operational inspections of staterooms, corridors, public areas,
• and service lockers to ensure strict compliance with company quality, hygiene,
• safety, and environmental standards.
•  Partnered closely with the Executive Housekeeper to proactively address guest
• concerns, implement service recovery strategies, and maintain an exceptional luxury
• guest experience.
•  Facilitated daily leadership briefings (“Daily Reunion”) with departmental teams to
• review operational priorities, communicate feedback, and ensure alignment with
• service and performance expectations.
•  Managed housekeeping inventory and supply logistics by maintaining optimal par
• levels, coordinating general store requisitions, and ensuring efficient distribution of
• supplies across operational areas.
•  Developed and optimized departmental work schedules based on operational
• demands including embarkation, disembarkation, sea days, and onboard activities
• to ensure seamless service delivery.
•  Conducted performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary management
• in accordance with company HR procedures and Maritime Labor Convention
• (MLC) regulations.
• Proven success in supervising large, multicultural teams and working in partnership with senior officers. Leadership style inspires performance, motivates excellence, and fosters collaboration across departments.
• highly skilled in executing and overseeing housekeeping protocols, from sanitation and cleanliness to inventory and supply chain coordination. Anticipate challenges and solve them efficiently.
• Professional journey reflects an unwavering dedication to guest satisfaction. Understanding how every detail of a clean, organized environment contributes to a memorable cruise experience.
Night Housekeeper
01/2023 - Present
P&O Cruises , Southampton, United Kingdom
• Inspecting the grounds, public areas and guest rooms for appearance and cleanliness
• Personally greet and interact with as many customers as possible with concept of creating a personalized environment within the Hotel
• Responsible for managing the housekeeping & presentation of passenger
• Effectively manage own team in accordance with all company public health, hygiene, and safety guidelines
• Attend department briefings and meetings to maintain own knowledge and awareness of company policies
• Carry out cabin checks ensuring the cleaning standards are at the required
• Resolved customer problems and complaints by clarifying issues, explaining the best solution, and following up with their payment queries
• Monitor employee performance and conduct regular evaluations to help improve guest service
• Demonstrated a knowledge of hotel room categories, room rates, packages, promotions, and other general product knowledge necessary to perform daily duties
• Conducted daily morning briefings and direct leadership with clear expectations and tasks to be delivered
• Ensure that the Night Duty Manager/CSM Manager /HGM is kept fully aware of any relevant feedback from guests and, other departments
Deck Manager
05/2022 - 11/2022
P&O Cruises , Southampton, United Kingdom
• Demonstrated full knowledge of health and safety compliance and managed all audit processes to a high standard. {safety drills, crew rounds, gangways, and tenders}
• Ensures that all guest complaints are listened to and understood with empathy, always showing genuine interest
• Ensures responses are appropriate and in line with the Hotel Policies & Procedures
• Ensures all guest complaints and Hotel defects are accurately documented per Hotel Policies & Procedures
• Constantly analyzed the guest in Focus report and escalates issues to the appropriate parties without delay
• Ensured guest services officers take ownership of each complaint or defect report they have recorded, follow up with the guest in question, include specific details of the resolution when updating the guest in Focus file, and keep the Guest Services Director always informed
• Strictly adhere to check in procedures and ensure that luggage is delivered to and collected from rooms speedily
• Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment
• Nurtures a memorable connection with every guest by remaining fully engaged through completion of service, leaving a positive last impression
• Provide a positive first impression to every guest through a warm, welcoming greeting; always maintains a spotless and professional appearance
• Coordinated with all departments to facilitate smooth embarkation and disembarkation during turn around days
Cabin Steward
11/2017 - 03/2022
P&O Cruises , Southampton, United Kingdom
• Personally greet and interact with as many customers as possible with concept of creating a personalized environment within the Hotel
• Managed the daily housekeeping contract in accordance with the service level agreement
• Review, analyze, and produce reports on the hotel’s performance, cost control waste management and safety awareness
• Ensured that all employees are trained for their positions to maximize the quality of service, productivity, and efficiency
• Maintaining safety and security standards onboard
• Making our guest aware of all onboard facilities
• Raising all kind of defects inside and outside the cabin and follow up till it’s resolved
• Handling all guest complaints
• Reporting major complaints to the Deck Manager for effective outcome
• To maintain cleaning standards as per company policy and follow public health protocols and guidelines during the present pandemic situation
• Servicing guest cabins daily as per company standards
• Supporting my team to achieve excellent cleaning standards by working together
• Maintaining work area, pantry, lockers, equipment as per the cleaning standards and policies
• Up to date with linen and towel inventory to maintain it at par
Room Attendant / HK Admin
01/2016 - 01/2017
JSR Continental Hotel , India
• Servicing cabins daily and logging any defects
• Maintaining housekeeping weekly, biweekly and monthly cleaning logs
• Maintaining equipment logs, defect logs and personnel logs for audit purposes
• Making weekly requisitions for housekeeping department
• Preparing loyalty packages for our repeat guests and making sure to update the gifts log daily

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Commerce
01/2012
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwali University Uttarakhand , India
Master of Commerce
01/2013
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwali University Uttarakhand , India
Diploma in Hotel Management
01/2015
Maurya Institute of Hospitality – Dehradun , India

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Valid STCW
Yellow Fever Vaccination
Crowd Management
DSDS (Designated Security Duties)
Valid medical certificate

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