Miguel Alvarado G.
Hospitality Operations
About me
Hospitality operations professional with 15+ years of experience in Front Office, Guest Services, and Rooms Division, leading multidisciplinary teams and hotel preopenings under international brand standards. Track record in operational direction, resource and P&L control (ADR, RevPAR), brand standard implementation, LSOP development, and continuous improvement focused on service excellence.
Work experience
Hospitality Manager
Nov. 2025 - Jan. 2026Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, Autograph Collection
- Led the full preopening of Front Office, Housekeeping, and Kids Club (Front Desk, Bell & Door, Concierge, Housekeeping, Public Areas, and Laundry).
- Designed and localized LSOPs based on Autograph Collection/Marriott standards, adapting them to the property's real operation.
- Structured interdepartmental communication flows and luxury Guest Experience sequences, managing requests through Salesforce Empower.
- Launched the Kids Club operation and led operational readiness through soft opening (walkthroughs, role-plays, simulations).
Operations Manager
Sep. 2023 - Nov. 2024Best Western Jaco Beach
- Led Housekeeping and Front Office, managing a diverse team of managers, supervisors, and operational staff.
- Oversaw budget execution, revenue and expenses, P&L, and operating costs, focused on cost control and resource optimization.
- Analyzed occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR to guide staffing, cost, and operational planning decisions.
- Managed purchasing, inventory, and vendors, and took part in preventive maintenance planning and CAPEX projects.
- Led end-to-end talent management (hiring, training, performance) and presented improvement plans to the Executive Committee, General Management, and VP Operations.
Front Office Operations Supervisor
Feb. 2020 - Sep. 2023Los Sueños Marriott
- Managed Front Office operations at a premium-segment property, ensuring service standards and guest experience.
- Monitored and analyzed operational KPIs to identify departmental performance improvements.
- Led teams focused on meeting Marriott brand standards and developing talent.
- Handled complex situations and service recovery, coordinating interdepartmental solutions to protect guest loyalty.
Education
Universidad Técnica Nacional
Licentiate Degree in Hospitality & Culinary Business Management
Final thesis pending
Universidad del Turismo de Costa Rica
Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Administration
Jan. 2009 - Nov. 2013
Skills
Languages
Spanish: Native
English: Advanced
Software
Opera PMS
Cloudbeds
Seven Suite
Windows
Microsoft Office
