Sofitel Mumbai BKC appoints Jasvir Belwal as Director of Operations

Sofitel Mumbai BKC has announced the appointment of Jasvir Belwal as the hotel’s new Director of Operations. Previously, Belwal held he role of Director of Rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Bengaluru, for two years. He was responsible for maximising room sales and revenue through appropriate yield management, upselling, and inventory management initiatives; planning and implementing effective training programmes for all Front Office employees, empowering them to provide customer service within the brand guidelines; maximising employee productivity through multi-skilling, multi-tasking, and flexible scheduling to meet the financial goals of the business as well as guest expectations; and preparing the Annual Business Plan for the Rooms Division and the monthly reforecast. Other than this, Belwal has served as the Director of Rooms at the Marriott Weligama Bay Resort & Spa, and also held several other roles across Marriott and Hyatt properties in India and Sri Lanka. 

In his new role as Director of Operations at Sofitel Mumbai BKC, Belwal will leverage his 19+ years of experience at the country’s luxury, business, and leisure hotels to achieve results in employee and guest satisfaction, guest room profitability, and operations and facility management. His key areas of expertise include budgeting, forecasting, and Rev Max processes; inspiring teams through mentoring, training, and development; and quickly adapting to continually evolving trends.

Belwal states, “As the Director of Operations of Sofitel Mumbai BKC, I envision our hotel’s future marked by an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. My aspiration is to craft a sanctuary where the elegance of luxury converges seamlessly with cutting-edge technology. Our aim is to provide intuitive and seamless services tailored to the needs of our guests, ensuring a stay that is both experiential and luxurious. Guest satisfaction, the cornerstone of our ethos, will fuel our efforts to exceed expectations, fostering unwavering loyalty and ensuring that every departure is met with a heartfelt desire to return.”