Byeongchan Kim

Experienced in hospitality operations management, financial management, brand development, and hotel pre-opening projects.

Mr. Jong Hyuk Nam, Former General Director of the Hotel Department at YSL International, +84 34 8747 102

Date of Birth: 07/01/92

Cluster General Manager, FTE Ba Dinh Hotel & Gloud Hotel & SPA (Vietnam)

Period: March 2024 – Present

• Hotel Management:

Oversee operations and strategic direction for:

• FTE Ba Dinh Hotel: 87 rooms, including a restaurant, rooftop bar, pool, spa, and conference facilities.
  
• GLD Hotel & SPA: 98 rooms featuring a restaurant, lobby bar, and spa.
• Key Achievements:
• Standardized SOPs: Improved service consistency and operational efficiency for 105 staff members by standardizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Financial Performance: Achieved annual revenue of 72.9 billion VND in 2024, achieving a Gross Operating Profit (GOP) margin of 38.2%.
• Revenue Growth: Increased Food & Beverage (F&B) revenue by 26% year-over-year through strategic partnerships.
  
• Occupancy & ADR Optimization:
• FTE Ba Dinh Hotel: Maintained 82% occupancy with an Average Daily Rate (ADR) of 1,298,026 VND in 2024
• GLD Hotel: Improved occupancy to 76% with an ADR of 1,024,149 VND in 2024
• Spa Launch: Successfully opened Diệu Âm Spa, achieving monthly revenues between 80 and 120 million VND
• Roles & Contributions:
• Leadership: Managed 5 boards of Directors, 15 Heads of Departments, and 105 staff members.
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  Operational Efficiency:

Optimized departmental budgets and labor costs to boost. ( 18% ~ 21% of total revenue )

• Productivity Market Positioning:

Organized FAM trips for major travel agencies and developed targeted branding and marketing strategies for key markets, including India, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan.

Brand Manager, FTE Ba Dinh Hotel & Gloud Hotel & SPA (Vietnam)

Brand Development: Established the brand identity for GLD Hotel & SPA.
4.2023 ~ 3.2024

• Pre-Opening Support
• Acted as Business Support Manager during GLD Hotel's pre-opening, overseeing procurement and setup across various departments.
  
• Reporting
• Prepared comprehensive reports for headquarters, detailing budgets, hotel status, and financial performance.
  
• Key Achievements:
• Brand Launch: Led the design of the logo and developed market positioning, successfully launching the GLD Hotel brand.
  
• Design & Amenities: Assisted in room renovations by selecting Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E), as well as Operating Supplies and Equipment (OS&E), to meet 4-star hotel standards.
• Roles & Contributions:
• Leadership: Led a team of marketing professionals and purchasing staff to build the GLD Hotel brand.
  
• Budget Management: Oversaw the monthly budget for the brand team.
• Cost Savings: Negotiated with suppliers in Northern Vietnam, achieving a 28.5% reduction in initial capital investment.