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AUDREY HAMEL

AUDREY HAMEL

General Manager/ Operationnal Manager

Summary

Passionate hotel manager with international experience, specializing in operational management, analysis, and performance optimization in luxury hospitality. With a diverse background ranging from pre-opening establishments to daily operations, I excel in implementing efficient processes, managing teams, and continuously enhancing the guest experience. Rigorous and proactive, I am driven by service excellence and operational profitability.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-Opening Task Force

Luxso Resort & Villa Management
09.2024 - 02.2025

Pre-Opening Mission

  • Project Coordination & Compliance: Overseeing construction teams, landscape development, regulatory compliance, and certification acquisition.
  • Structuring & Launch: Defining SOPs, coordinating departments, and implementing management tools.
  • Recruitment & Training: Building teams, training staff to luxury standards, and supporting onboarding.
  • Guest Experience & Commercial Strategy: Developing the hospitality offer, services, experiences, and wellness programs.
  • Financial Management: Budget planning, cost control, and supplier negotiations.
  • Marketing & Communication: Managing branding, digital content, and photoshoot coordination.

General Manager

Le Grand Hôtel De Courchevel
11.2023 - 02.2024

Seasonal Mission

  • Leadership & Team Management: Supervising and training teams across various departments.
  • Performance Optimization: Analyzing KPIs, adjusting pricing strategies, and implementing corrective actions.
  • High-End Guest Experience: Monitoring and personalizing service to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Crisis Management: Quickly adapting to seasonal challenges and optimizing human and material resources.

General Manager

Hôtel Mercure Centre Gare
05.2023 - 10.2023

Replacement Mission

  • Restructuring & Organization: Streamlining operational processes to enhance efficiency and service fluidity.
  • Guest Experience & Quality: Implementing a continuous improvement program based on guest feedback.
  • Procurement & Financial Optimization: Overseeing purchasing, cost control, budget monitoring, and supplier negotiations to maximize profitability.
  • HR Management & Talent Development: Leading teams, training, and fostering skill development to strengthen performance and autonomy.

General Manager

Hôtel La Villa Dune & SPA Nuxe
05.2022 - 10.2022

Seasonal Mission

  • Business Development & Profitability: Increased revenue by 63% through a yield management strategy and a distinctive service offering.
  • Elevating the Guest Experience: Designed exclusive experiences around the spa and local gastronomy.
  • Financial Management & Procurement: Cost control, profit maximization, and supplier contract optimization.
  • Team Leadership & Talent Management: Recruitment, training, and retention of staff in a seasonal context.

Front Office Manager

Chalet Hôtel Kaya
11.2021 - 04.2022

Seasonal Mission

  • Contract Management & Billing: Negotiation and monitoring of contracts with partners (ski passes, ski instructors, excursions, transfers…), invoicing, and management of external services.
  • Interdepartmental Coordination: Collaboration with housekeeping, restaurant, and spa teams to streamline the guest experience and ensure seamless stay organization.
  • Kids Club & Family Services Development: Creation of tailored offerings for families.
  • Guest Experience Optimization: Personalization of stays, tracking guest preferences, and proactively managing specific requests.
  • Front Office Supervision & Reservations Management: Team leadership at the reception, schedule control, and adjustment of availability based on demand and market trends.

Assistant Front Office Manager

Hôtel La Villa Dune & SPA Nuxe
08.2021 - 11.2021

Seasonal mission

  • Yield Management Adaptation: Market analysis and rate strategy adjustments based on competitor performance and comparable hotels.
  • Reservations & Front Office Management: Supervision of check-ins and check-outs, occupancy optimization, and implementation of overbooking strategies.
  • Accounts Receivable Management: Payment tracking and debt collection follow-ups.
  • Market Monitoring & Reporting: Analysis of industry trends, performance tracking, and strategic recommendations to management.

Head Chef/Assistant to the Head Chef/Chef de Partie

No Mafia, Broken Hill Outback Resort, Nobbie's Restaurant, Elior Entreprise
05.2018 - 09.2020

Store Manager/Sales Assistant

Celio, Jacqueline Riu
09.2015 - 04.2018

Waitress

La sablière, La Calle, Elior
07.2014 - 08.2016

Education

High School Diploma -

Saint Joseph
04.2001 -

Professional Title - Small And Medium Business Management

Enaco
04.2001 -

Trainning - Conflict Management

Stelo
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic Leadership & Team Empowerment

Critical Thinking & Decision-Making

Effective Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Operational & Service Excellence

Procurement, Cost Control & Financial Oversight

Flexibility & Adaptability

Interests

Travel & Cultural Discovery : Australia 2 years, Asia (8 months), Island, Africa & Europe

Tendance & Design

Timeline

Pre-Opening Task Force

Luxso Resort & Villa Management
09.2024 - 02.2025

General Manager

Le Grand Hôtel De Courchevel
11.2023 - 02.2024

General Manager

Hôtel Mercure Centre Gare
05.2023 - 10.2023

General Manager

Hôtel La Villa Dune & SPA Nuxe
05.2022 - 10.2022

Front Office Manager

Chalet Hôtel Kaya
11.2021 - 04.2022

Assistant Front Office Manager

Hôtel La Villa Dune & SPA Nuxe
08.2021 - 11.2021

Head Chef/Assistant to the Head Chef/Chef de Partie

No Mafia, Broken Hill Outback Resort, Nobbie's Restaurant, Elior Entreprise
05.2018 - 09.2020

Store Manager/Sales Assistant

Celio, Jacqueline Riu
09.2015 - 04.2018

Waitress

La sablière, La Calle, Elior
07.2014 - 08.2016

High School Diploma -

Saint Joseph
04.2001 -

Professional Title - Small And Medium Business Management

Enaco
04.2001 -

Trainning - Conflict Management

Stelo
04.2001 -
AUDREY HAMELGeneral Manager/ Operationnal Manager