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Front Office Standard Operating Procedures

Eighteen practical procedures covering reservations, arrivals, guest service, billing, night audit and emergencies.

18 of 18 procedures
Reservation Handling illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-001

Reservation Handling

Capture booking details, confirm guest requirements and manage changes.

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OTA Reservations illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-002

OTA Reservations

Manage channel bookings, inventory, cancellations and guest messages.

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Cancellation & No-Show Handling illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-003

Cancellation & No-Show Handling

Process cancellations and no-shows fairly under the booking policy.

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Guest Check-In & Check-Out illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-004

Guest Check-In & Check-Out

Standardise arrival, identity verification, room assignment, payment and departure.

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Walk-In Guest Handling illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-005

Walk-In Guest Handling

Receive guests without bookings and convert enquiries professionally.

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Early Check-In & Late Check-Out illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-006

Early Check-In & Late Check-Out

Handle early arrival and late departure requests consistently.

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Group Check-In Handling illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-007

Group Check-In Handling

Prepare and process group arrivals with speed and accuracy.

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VIP & Special Guest Arrival illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-008

VIP & Special Guest Arrival

Deliver a personalised welcome for VIPs and special occasions.

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Key Card & Key Control illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-009

Key Card & Key Control

Issue, track and safeguard keys to protect guests and property.

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Luggage & Bell Desk Service illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-010

Luggage & Bell Desk Service

Handle guest luggage safely from arrival to departure.

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Concierge & Guest Requests illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-011

Concierge & Guest Requests

Record and fulfil guest requests, recommendations and bookings.

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Telephone & Wake-Up Calls illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-012

Telephone & Wake-Up Calls

Answer calls professionally and manage wake-up services.

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Guest Complaint Handling illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-013

Guest Complaint Handling

Listen, acknowledge, resolve, record and follow up on guest concerns.

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Cashier & Billing Procedure illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-014

Cashier & Billing Procedure

Control guest billing, payments and cashier handover.

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Night Audit illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-015

Night Audit

Reconcile daily transactions, review exceptions and close the business date.

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Shift Handover & Log Book illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-016

Shift Handover & Log Book

Pass on accurate information at every change of shift.

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Guest Data Privacy illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-017

Guest Data Privacy

Protect personal information and limit access to authorised team members.

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Front Desk Emergency Response illustration
Front Office · FO-SOP-018

Front Desk Emergency Response

Respond calmly and correctly to emergencies at the Front Desk.

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