In each newsletter, we like to get to know the people behind the hotel names. In the latest edition, which you can read here http://www.guestline.com/about-us/guestline-connect-newsletter.html we got to know Parminder Purewal, General Manager for The Erskine Bridge Hotel and The Normandy Hotel Glasgow.
Describe
your job in a nutshell – My job fundamentally is to lead our teams and develop
our products to excellence and further growth. I do
this in the main by assessing areas of asset potential and driving efficiencies
through all departments in order to offer great value for our clients.
What’s
sets your hotel apart from the rest? – As a
large independent hotel we believe we can offer a quicker & more
personalised solution for our guests at room rates which don`t have to reflect
substantial brand franchise fees.
What’s
your favourite thing to do in [your local area]? – I love
walking around Mugdock reservoir and going to the gym, the motions keep my
emotions in top form.
What
are the first 3 things you do when you come to work? – On my
way to work I always listen to some meditation music, I believe in making clear
decisions before even starting the day, secondly, I jot down a to do list for
the day which will be segmented for urgent and important tasks, this helps me
frame present daily duties and allocate time to future tasks, thereafter it’s a
cup of tea to get stuck into meeting and reports.
If you
weren’t working in the hospitality industry, what would be your dream
profession?- Sales
Manager for Guestline- I think David Hunter has got a great job.
What’s
been your career highlight so far? - Since
2010, we have been fortunate enough to grow and develop the hotels year on year
after a 13 year period of steady decline reflected by mismanagement of the
previous hierarchal structure. Being able to reward our staff and having a
crystalised vision is extremely rewarding.
If
money were no object what would you have at your hotel? - I would
probably look at automating as much as possible with technology and sit down
and assess
The
future of hotels in order to implement asap, a possible reconfiguration of our
functioning departments , again to build on a model which truly offers a 24hr
generating income in conjunction with a peaceful nights` sleep.
What’s
your guilty pleasure? - Krispy
Kreme & Costa Coffee.
If you
could describe yourself as a cocktail which one would you be and why? – I`m
definitely a Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred- as soon as I mentioned the
drink an image of James Bond came into your head!!Like attracts like!!
What
would you do if you won the lottery this weekend? - Possibly sit down with a double vodka
martini and think of all the people who need it most from a family and friends
list-
For
myself- my understanding is money is a tool for buying experiences and there in
no other experience of spending money on what you have dreamed of with what you
have earned through hard work and graft.
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