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Dimitris NikolaidisDN

Dimitris Nikolaidis

Cluster Reservation Manager

€250/day
Zurich, CH
8-15 years
PMS hygiene
OTA revenue growth
Handling high-value group inquiries
Manage all reservation channels
Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret data for decision-making

Average response time: 1 hour

About Dimitris

Need to turn complex multi-property logistics into a streamlined revenue engine? I help hotel groups and owners centralize their reservation operations to maximize ADR and occupancy across entire portfolios.

Bringing over a decade of experience within the high-precision Swiss hospitality sector, I specialize in the unique challenges of cluster management. My approach combines data-driven inventory control with the service excellence required to maintain brand integrity across multiple locations. Having successfully navigated the transition from single-unit oversight to managing clusters of five hotels, I understand exactly how to scale operations without losing the "personal touch."

What I deliver:

Centralization Strategies: Unifying reservation teams and systems for multi-property efficiency.

Revenue Optimization: Tactical inventory management and yield strategy to boost RevPAR.

Standardization: Creating robust SOPs that ensure consistent guest experiences across your portfolio.

Interim Leadership: Strategic task force support during property transitions or restructuring.

I transform fragmented processes into cohesive, high-performing systems. Let’s work together to optimize your cluster’s potential and ensure every room is a revenue opportunity.
Hotel industry

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Fluent

  • Greek

    Native or bilingual

  • Italian

    Basic

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Dorint Hotels & Resorts Schweiz GmbH
    Cluster Reservation Manager
    HOSPITALITY
    September 2025 - Today (9 months)
    Zurich, Switzerland
    Operational Oversight: Manage all reservation channels (PMS, IBE, GDS, OTAs, phone, email) to ensure accuracy in room blocks, rates, and guest data.
    Team Leadership: Lead, train, and coach the cluster reservation team, setting KPIs to maintain high service standards.
    Reporting & Analysis: Analyze booking trends, monitor competitor pricing, and generate reports on revenue performance.
    Customer Experience: Handle complex booking issues, guest complaints, and ensure personalized service to achieve high satisfaction scores.
    Interdepartmental Coordination: Collaborate with Front Office, Sales, and Housekeeping to ensure seamless operations and communication.
    PMS hygiene Operational Oversight Customer Experience
  • Dorint Airport Hotel Zurich
    Rooms Division Manager
    HOSPITALITY
    July 2023 - September 2025 (2 years and 2 months)
    Zurich, Switzerland
    • Front Office: Overseeing reservations, reception, concierge, and guest services.
    • Housekeeping: Ensuring all guest rooms and public areas meet strict cleanliness and aesthetic standards.
    • Service Standards: Establishing and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent service.
    • VIP Handling: Personally overseeing the arrival and stay of high-profile guests or groups.
    • Feedback Management: Reviewing guest satisfaction scores (GSS) and online reviews to implement improvements.
    • Staff Development: Hiring, training, and mentoring department heads (e.g., the Front Office Manager and Executive Housekeeper).
    • Performance Reviews: Conducting regular evaluations and foster a positive workplace culture.
    • Scheduling: Ensuring appropriate staffing levels to handle occupancy fluctuations while managing payroll.
    Guest Experience & Quality Control Financial Management & Revenue Operational Oversight KPIs
  • Dorint Airport Hotel Zurich
    Front Office Manager
    HOSPITALITY
    September 2022 - June 2023 (9 months)
    Zurich, Switzerland
    • The Guest Cycle: Managing the four stages of the guest stay: Pre-arrival, Arrival, Occupancy, and Departure.
    • Night Audit Oversight: Ensuring the front desk team accurately balances the day's financial transactions during the overnight shift.
    • Room Inventory Management: Monitoring room availability, managing "walk-ins," and handling overbooking situations.
    • Service Recovery: Empowering staff to handle complaints and personally intervening in complex situations to ensure a guest leaves satisfied.
    • VIP Arrival Management: Coordinating with housekeeping and F&B to ensure rooms are ready and amenities are delivered for high-value guests.
    • Personalization: Using guest history data to anticipate needs and provide a tailored experience.
    • Incremental Revenue: Training front desk agents on upselling techniques (e.g., moving a guest from a Standard Room to a Suite for a fee).
    • Billing Accuracy: Overseeing "city ledger" accounts, credit card reconciliations, and ensuring all guest charges (mini-bar, spa, etc.) are correctly posted.
    • Walk-in Rates: Managing direct sales at the desk to capture the highest possible margin.
    PMS hygiene Manage all reservation channels
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Education

  • Berufsbildnerkurs für Hotellerie und Gastronomie
    Bildungszentrum GastroZürich
    2025
    Berufsbildnerkurs für Hotellerie und Gastronomie
  • Von Experten für Experten Kurs
    EHL Hospitality Business School
    2023
    Von Experten für Experten Kurs
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