Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Languages
Timeline
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Gonen Oz

Gonen Oz

Istanbul

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front Desk Manager

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
02.2023 - Current

Acting Front Office Manager
Responsible for overseeing the Guest Experience, Concierge, and Guest Services operations by leading departmental heads to enhance service quality. Actively involved in labor management, recruitment processes for optimal staffing, and driving departmental revenue. Monitors P&L performance, ensures scheduling aligns with operational demands, and implements strategic improvements to elevate the overall guest journey.

Front Desk Manager - Task Force

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Japan Collection
12.2023 - 03.2024

Marunouchi & Otemachi

-Additionally completed cross-training in Housekeeping to gain a deeper understanding of its operations and strengthen interdepartmental collaboration with the Front Office.

Senior Assistant Front Desk Manager

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
10.2022 - 02.2023

Assistant Front Desk Manager

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
04.2022 - 10.2022

Night Manager

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
09.2019 - 04.2022

Responsible for overseeing all hotel operations during overnight hours within the standard of the brand. Ensured smooth coordination across departments including Front Office, Housekeeping, and Security, while maintaining the highest standards of guest service. Managed the night audit process, reconciled financial transactions, and ensured system accuracy. Acted as the senior contact for VIP guests, emergency situations, and late check-ins or departures. Provided leadership to the night team through effective delegation, performance oversight, and issue resolution. Ensured property safety and compliance with brand standards, and delivered comprehensive handovers to senior management.

Reservation And Communications Agent & Guest Recognition Specialist & Designed Training

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
02.2019 - 09.2019

Reservation And Communications Agent

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
08.2018 - 02.2019

Front Office Supervisor (Re-Branded)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation
09.2017 - 08.2018

Front Office Supervisor / Scorekeeper

Edition Istanbul
03.2016 - 10.2017

The Istanbul EDITION, one of the most luxurious hotels in Istanbul, Turkey, features 78 lavishly appointed guest rooms and is located in the heart of the city. Just 30 minutes from the Istanbul International Airport, our Istanbul, Turkey, hotel is near an abundance of fine restaurants and shopping malls. Giving to chance to experience spacious guest rooms decorated in either Rosewood or Soaped Oak and fitted with imported linens. Offers to enjoy at 20,000-square foot ESPA Spa, Italian cuisine in the Cipriani Restaurant, exciting night life at the Billionaire Club.

Front Desk Receptionist

Dedeman Hotels And Resort
03.2015 - 03.2016

Designed as a city hotel, Dedeman Istanbul continues to share its more than 30 years of experience with its guests from all over the world.

Located in the heart of the business world, in the heart of the modern city, Dedeman Istanbul is a perfect choice for business or tourist travelers, with 327 comfortable rooms and 16 Meeting Rooms with high technology.

Education

Hotel Management -

Marmara University
01.2013

Hospitality Management - undefined

Istanbul Etiler Anatolian Tourism High School
01.2009

Skills

  • Opera PMS Hotel System
  • Medallia
  • Qualtrics
  • HotSOS
  • MEYER Labor Management
  • STR
  • IDeas Revenue Management
  • Workday
  • Serenata Reservation Systems
  • MARSHA
  • IBM Lotus
  • Reserve & Citrix
  • Microsoft Office
  • Optima Hotel Management

Certification

  • U.S. Consulate Diplomatic Security Service Overseas Criminal Investigation Division – Passport & Visa Security Features Training
  • Eastanbul Hospitality – Upselling
  • First Aid Certificated by the Ministry of Health (Valid till 2025)
  • Entrepreneurship Foundation Course
  • Why Trust Matters with Rachelle Botsvana’
  • Ways to Build a Winning Team Trust Freeform And Play
  • Leading without Formal Authority 2017

References

1. Mr. Tarek Mourad
Senior General Manager
Cairo Marriott Hotels & Casino
Relationship: Former General Manager
Email: tarek.mourad@marriott.com
Phone: +90 505 027 3334


2. Mr. Cuneyt Savuran
Hotel Manager
Divan Suites Luxury Collection
Relationship: Former Director of Rooms
Email: cuneyt.savuran@divan.com
Phone: +90 555 449 8527


3. Ms. Nazli Ozsoy
Assistant Director of Rooms
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Relationship: Divion Head in the current property
Email: nazli.ozsoy@fourseasons.com
Phone: +90 549 786 5100


4. Mrs. Direnc Koca

Director of Sales and Marketing 

Mandarin Oriental Bodrum & Istanbul Bosphorus

Relationship: Divion Head in a former property 

Email: direnc.koca@mandarinoriental.com 

Phone: +90 554 628 3386


5. Ms. Arzu Pervizpour

Owner of Soul Haven

Relationship: Former Senior Director of People and Culture in Four Seasons Istanbul

Email: -

Phone: +90 532 293 6284


6. Mr. Cem Ayten

Director of Finance in Center of Excellence

Hilton Groups Cluster Hotels

Relationship: Former Finance Head in Four Seasons Istanbul

Email: cem.ayten@hilton.com

Phone: +31 6 27 84 1312

Languages

Turkish – Native
English – Fluent

Timeline

Front Desk Manager - Task Force

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Japan Collection
12.2023 - 03.2024

Front Desk Manager

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
02.2023 - Current

Senior Assistant Front Desk Manager

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
10.2022 - 02.2023

Assistant Front Desk Manager

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
04.2022 - 10.2022

Night Manager

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
09.2019 - 04.2022

Reservation And Communications Agent & Guest Recognition Specialist & Designed Training

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
02.2019 - 09.2019

Reservation And Communications Agent

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
08.2018 - 02.2019

Front Office Supervisor (Re-Branded)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation
09.2017 - 08.2018

Front Office Supervisor / Scorekeeper

Edition Istanbul
03.2016 - 10.2017

Front Desk Receptionist

Dedeman Hotels And Resort
03.2015 - 03.2016

Hospitality Management - undefined

Istanbul Etiler Anatolian Tourism High School

Hotel Management -

Marmara University
Gonen Oz