Kashmira Maneckji, Director of Residences, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre
ABOUT KASHMIRA
Having started her career with The Oberoi Group as a trainee in 1991, Kashmira Maneckji progressed through guest relations and front office before joining Ritz-Carlton Dubai as front office manager in 1998. She then opened the first Ritz-Carlton managed Residences in the Middle East at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre and has completed several task force projects.
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WHY WAS SHE NOMINATED?
Kashmira leads the hotel’s CSR strategy, implementing activities aligned with the three key elements of The Ritz-Carlton brand’s ‘Community Footprints’ programme; hunger relief, child poverty and environment. She leads a CSR team of 15 people, and has put in place a comprehensive strategy with key local partners. Examples of her initiatives include organising for 50 students from approached Cambridge International School in Bur Dubai to train at the hotel for two days; partnering with the World Food Programme on an initiative called ‘Recycle More, Feed More!’; and raising money for Senses Care Home. In addition, for the majority of 2012 she conducted her own role as Director of Residences as well as heading-up the HR department, in the absence of an HR Director in the hotel.
WHAT DID HER TEAM SAY?
“I was very impressed by the strategy that The Ritz-Carlton DIFC Community Footprints team has in place – and delighted to meet all the members of the team. The enthusiasm and commitment by the team for making a positive impact in the local community was inspiring! Thank you for all that you do!” Sue Stephenson, Vice President, Community Footprints, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.
WHAT DID THE GUESTS SAY?
“Kashmira was a joy to work with from start to finish and an inspiration for our students. We had a few students who have special educational needs and Kashmira was very aware of this and made sure that all the staff meeting the students were also aware. She has been very proactive in organizing the events we have done so far and has made sure the students have access to all information and also to her so they can expand their learning even after the visits. The students and I both felt the visits were very organized and varied. Kashmira has also arranged a work exposure/placement for one of our students who is very interested in hotel management. He said his experience was excellent and that he felt welcome.” Leanne Ryder, Vocational Studies Faculty Leader, Cambridge International School
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