Let's Go Local: Savusavu for Reservations Specialist
The 46-year-old also says working under the guidance of managing director, Julianne Verma, allowed her to grow as a hospitality professional.
Wednesday 06 September 2023 | 04:59
Salt Lake in Savusavu, Vanualevu. Inset: Toorak Central Hospitality Senior Reservations specialist Mere Matavesi. Photo: Jernese Macanawai
Mere Matavesi is the Senior Reservations specialist at the Toorak Central Hospitality in Suva.
She is responsible for bookings at the venue's accommodation, administrative work, and overseeing the junior staff at Toorak Central.
Originally from Savudrodro Village in Savusavu, the mum of three has spent almost her entire career in the hospitality sector.
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She previously worked at some of Savusavu's luxury resorts, including Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji and Namale Resort and Spa.
"It's a big challenge managing the accommodation department," Ms Matavesi said on her experience at the Suva establishment.
"Without accommodation, we don't have guests."
The 46-year-old also says working under the guidance of managing director, Julianne Verma, allowed her to grow as a hospitality professional.
"She's more of a role model to me, and I've learnt a lot," she said.
Ms Matavesi shared some insight with SunBiz about her career, her favourite food to eat, and top travel destinations in Fiji.
What Do You Enjoy About Your Day Job?
I love the team that we have here at Toorak Central.
The staff are friendly.
We help each other out.
There's someone there if you need a shoulder to cry on and encouragement.
Toorak Central.
Feedback: jernese.macanawai@fijisun.com.fj
