ANOM PUTRA

: Describe your typical day in a sentence.

Anom: You’ll never know what today will bring you, so always be ready. It sounds absurd, but yet it’s full of fun and excitement.

: So how did you come to be the Operational Manager at Seminyak Italian Food, Double-Six Luxury Hotel?

A: I joined the team in May 2012, two years before Double-Six Luxury Hotel opened, as the F&B operational manager at the sister property Chez Gado Gado. In mid 2014, I was entrusted to be the manager of Seminyak Italian Food. In other words, I grew with the company.

: What’s the toughest part of your job?

A: Not tough, but I take it as one of my challenges, and that is to be able to maintain and deliver consistency in quality, and to deliver the best for our guests.

: And what makes you smile at work?

A: Seeing the guests happy and satisfied, and seeing my team passionately delivering luxury hospitality to all of our guests.

: What motivates you?

A: My thirst for knowledge – life is a never-ending learning process, and each new day brings new challenges, and happiness.

: Would things fall apart if you weren’t around?

A: Nope, we have a great team from top to bottom, who will ensure the service and operations are well-delivered when I’m not around.

: Who, in your team, deserves more recognition and why? A: My daily staff, because they all show their best with passion and no hesitation.

: Why should people go to Seminyak Italian Food at Doublesix Luxury Hotel to dine?

A: We’re authentic, we’re Italian, we’re fresh and we’re fun.

: Away from work, what’s your favourite place to eat?

A: I get my craving for Balinese food. A good warung that sells babi guling and nasi lawar is my favourite.

: How do you unwind?

A: Watching a good show on TV and movies.

: Finally, any advice for those looking to break into the industry?

A: Just like Walt Disney said “keep moving forward”.

Operational Manager at Seminyak Italian Food, Double-Six

Luxury Hotel