Grand Millennium Dubai resident manager Oussama Chalak Grand Millennium Dubai resident manager Oussama Chalak

Grand Millennium Dubai resident manager Oussama Chalak's top tips for operational efficiency:

1. Develop and implement operational audit, mystery shopper, and quality assurance programmes.

2. Keep up to date with the industry and monitor performance among all departments while ensuring there is a daily plan in place as well a target for monthly and yearly plans to be achieved.

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3. Conduct intelligence reports internally and externally to identify strengths and opportunities, and minimise weaknesses through the thorough selection process of team members. In addition to that, develop practical ideas and opportunities to better position the hotel.

4. Design and deliver innovative training sessions for new employees to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness, and on the job training to assist operations and keep staff up to date with the latest initiatives in their departments.

5. Develop a motivated and dynamic team, building on the loyalty of staff to their jobs, and the hotel and brand. Harness a feeling of belonging, which will become reflected in daily duties. Also invest in constant training to improve employee skills and knowledge and better deliver and exceed guests’ expectations.