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Handle Guest Request
Handle Guest Request
Objectives:
enumerate tips in handling guest request
demonstrate proper handling of guest request in
housekeeping
Appreciate the importance of proper handling guest
request
primary functions
Primary functions
Clean guest rooms
Clean public areas
Establish and maintain cleaning standards
secondary functions
Meet guest requests
Manage venue and guests laundry
Maintain linen stock control
Manage lost and found
Manage staff uniforms
Provide butler services
Manage floral arrangements
How are guest requests made?
Guest requests of the housekeeping department are
made:
Directly to room attendants or public area
cleaners
Over the telephone to housekeeping
Through another department
How should you manage guest
requests?
Do not argue with the guest
Listen carefully to the guest and understand what
exactly is wrong.
Have a log system in your place. Hand over to the
next shift un resolve problems
Apologize for inconvenience.
Find out exactly what the guest expects during the
request.
Never say ‘No’ to a guest request
(ask a colleague if you are not
sure if a request can be met).
Meet requests in a timely manner.
Use the guests name.
Be courteous and friendly.
Record request details and confirm with the guest.
If the problem is not your authority inform the
manager immediately.
Repeat the guest request back before ending the
call.
Tips in handling Guests request
Handle guests request with in 10 minutes
Use proper door knocking standards upon arriving
the guest’s room
Be prepare to handle situation like angry guest when
you arrive at the room
Inform the front desk staff by radio or cell-phone as
soon as you have completed the request
Guest should be keep inform on the development of
his/her request.
End