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Bachelor of Science in Cruise Ship Management
LEARNING MODULE
FRONT OFFICE
OPERATION
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CHONA G. TACAISAN, DDM-ET
FEBE ROSE L. TORRES, MHM
MA. MAE VILLANUEVA, MBA
Introduction to Front Office Operation
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Functions of Front Office for Hotel Operation
Entertain hotel queries and room reservation
Assist the guest during the registration process
Room the guest based on their needs and preferences
Provide guest information about the hotel and the local community
Coordinate guest required services to the corresponding hotel department
Handle guest communications
Promote other service of the hotel
Perform concierge function of the guest
Handle accounting by updating guest folios
Conclude positive service during guest check-out
Creating guest database
Handling guest accounts
Ensuring guest satisfaction
ervicing more than 100 rooms there is a separate section handling each area of operations. In small hotelservicing less than 100 room
very good job. Always remember that in everything that you do, and you did it with PERSEVERANCE, success will get inside you
Front Office Personality
Positive Attitude
Attentive Service
Positive Body Language
Intellectual
Physically Fit
Professional
Uniform – wear very corporate outfit with clean and net cut hairdo
Name Plate – help to converse in more personal manner
Look – wear complete day make-up (female), clear skin (male)
Personal Hygiene – practice proper hygiene at all times
Accessories – use generic accessories and always wear a SMILE
Work Ethics
Hospitable
Take Note: Other work ethics may apply as you dedicate your commitment to your job and to all the element
Compassionate
Cooperation
Reliability
Integrity
Confidentiality
Diplomacy
Back-House Operations
Front Office staff conducts these operations in the absence of the guests or when
the guest’s involvement is not required. These operations involve activities such as:
Determining the type of guest (fresh/repeat) by checking the database.
Ensuring preferences of the guest to give a personal touch to the service.
Maintaining guest’s account with the accounting system.
Preparing the guest’s bill.
Collecting the balance amount of guest bills.
Generating Reports
Please hit the link below for videos and tutorials.
https://www.youtube
Instructor Notes
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References and Online Resources
Books:
Roldan, Amelia S., “Introduction to Hotel and Front Office Operations”; revised edition,
2014
Lago, Elpedia M., “Front Office System and Procedures’;2010
Salamat, Laarni SJ., Front Office Services”, 2017
Larsen & Kelelr;Hart, Laura., “ Front Desk Management “, 2017
Online Resources
1. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/front_office_management/front_office_manageme
nt_introduction.htm
2. https://www.wisdomjobs.com/e-university/hotel-front-office-management-tutorial-
369/front-office-interaction-with-other-departments-in-the-ho-13038.html
3. https://youtu.be/1FkpFIBPmPc
4. https://youtu.be/PATTxngJJPg
5. https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/hotel-receptionist -lobby-
front-desk-woman-1331846948