
Lydia Happiness
@lydiahappiness
I lead hotel operations and deliver guest-focused restaurant, front-office, and food and beverage service.
What I'm looking for
I'm currently managing administration, guest service, and operations at Symphony Hotels and Eseriani Hotels and Resorts, supervising front office, housekeeping, kitchen, and support teams.
I coordinate service delivery, resolve guest escalations, support budgeting and reporting, and work with suppliers, partners, and event teams to uphold hotel standards.
My background spans restaurant service, banqueting, reception, reservations, housekeeping, and fine dining across hotels and resorts including Blooming Suites, Newstead Hotel, Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort, and Enashipai Resort and Spa.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Hotel Manager
Symphony Hotels & Eseriani Hotels and Resorts
Sep 2024 - Present (2 years)
Supervise front office, housekeeping, kitchen and support teams. Handle guest requests, service escalations and complaint resolution.
Mini Mart Assistant
Quick Masters Energy
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)
Maintained accurate stock levels and store displays. Assisted customers and operated POS systems.
Front Office Agent
Blooming Suites Superior Hotels
Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 (2 months)
Managed reception desk, guest inquiries and communication. Handled calls, scheduling and appointment management.
Food & Beverage Hostess & Waiter
Blooming Suites Superior Hotels
Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 (10 months)
Welcomed and seated guests; managed reservations and waitlists. Coordinated table allocation during high-traffic hours.
Food & Beverage Head Waiter
Newstead Hotel
Jul 2022 - Apr 2023 (9 months)
Allocated workstations and monitored service readiness. Ensured opening procedures and SOP compliance.
Food & Beverage Casual Waiter
Enashipai Resort and Spa
Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 month)
Supported banquet and event service operations. Assisted with guest orders and service logistics.
Food & Beverage Waiter & Bar Lady
Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort
Nov 2021 - Jun 2022 (7 months)
Served in fine dining and à la carte outlets. Maintained standards in main restaurant and bar.
Food & Beverage Casual Employee
Westwood Superior Hotels
Oct 2021 - Nov 2021 (1 month)
Assisted in restaurant, banquet and event service. Supported order handling and guest coordination.
Housekeeping & Stores Trainee
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 (3 months)
Trained in room-care procedures and cleaning standards. Assisted with stock control and requisitions using IDS.
Cameraman Trainee / Employee
Sasa TV Broadcasting Station
Mar 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Operated camera and audio systems. Performed equipment setup and maintenance.
Front Office & Housekeeping Trainee
Boma Hotels — Boma Inn
Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 (2 months)
Trained in reception, reservations and concierge. Assisted with check-in/check-out processes.
Food & Beverage Trainee & Casual Worker
Voyager Beach Hotel — Mombasa
Sep 2019 - Jan 2020 (4 months)
Served across fine dining, bar and room service. Supported banquet and outdoor catering.
Food & Beverage Trainee
Boma Hotels, Boma Inn
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Trained in food and beverage service operations.
Training Assistant
Newstead Hotel, Naivasha
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Assisted in training and service operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ALX Kenya
Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistance
2025 - 2025
Completed the Virtual Assistance program at ALX Kenya from October to December 2025.
McKinley Academy
Accelerate Program, Accelerate Program
2024 - 2024
Completed the Accelerate Program at McKinley Academy from May to September 2024.
Business & Hotel Management School (BHMS)
Diploma in Hotel Management, Hotel Management
2019 - 2021
Earned a Diploma in Hotel Management from Business & Hotel Management School (BHMS) in Switzerland from 2019 to 2021.
Boma International Hospitality College
Diploma in Hotel Management, Hotel Management
2019 - 2021
Earned a Diploma in Hotel Management from Boma International Hospitality College in Kenya from 2019 to 2021.
Brookhouse International School
A-Levels, General Studies
2016 - 2018
Completed A-Levels at Brookhouse International School from 2016 to 2018.
Brookhouse International School
Primary & O-Levels, General Studies
2010 - 2016
Completed Primary and O-Levels at Brookhouse International School from 2010 to 2016.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Job categories
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