Sequence of front office service :
Pre-arrival stage:
1) Receiving /processing and documenting guests' reservations
Arrival stage:
2) Welcoming/greeting the guest, opening the door of his vehicle; unloading his luggage
3) attending to guest registration
4) Settlement of guest's bill
5) Escorting guest to his room, carrying his luggage, explaining room facilities
6) Updating room status; preparing guest folio
Occupancy stage:
7) Attending to all service request of guests like wake up calls, delivery of messages, etc.
8) Updating guest account, preparing billing statement; settlement of balance
9) Assisting guest for check out
Departure stage:
10) Setting bills, giving clearance for check out
11) Bidding goodbye; thanking the guest for patronage
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Front office deals with customers i.e. Receptionist, sales. Back-office supports the imternal operations of the company.
The new trend in the front office department of hotel operations is to make sure check in and out processes and efficient as possible. Also, most hotels would need to make sure the front offices are properly staffed. Proper staffing in the hotel ensures the customers are assisted in a timely manner.
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The front office department is crucial in hotel operations as it serves as the face of the hotel, being the first point of contact for guests. Responsibilities include handling guest inquiries, reservations, check-in/check-out procedures, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Their efficient functioning can greatly influence guest experience and overall revenue generation for the hotel.
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front office cashier is the person in front office dept. who handles front office cash flow.
Operations are almost always carried out in the order of their importance to the task at hand.
front office is not a office with four walls but it is called front office because different sub sections work under it.
A computer program.
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