HOUSEKEEPING – MANAGING INVENTORY

THE Executive Housekeeper is responsible for two major types of inventories.

Recycled inventories are those items that have relatively limited useful lives but that are used over and over again in housekeeping operations.

Recycled Inventories include linen, blankets, pillows, duvets, uniforms, guest loan items, and some machines and equipment.

Non-recycled inventories are those items that are consumed or used up during the course of routine housekeeping operations.

Non-recycled inventories include cleaning supplies, small equipment items, and guest supplies and amenities. Continue reading “Housekeeping – Managing Inventory – Linens, Guest Toiletries”

HOW TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE THE HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT

The tasks and objectives of the Housekeeping Department are set by the Owner/Manager and must be used as a guide by
the housekeeping staff to achieve the goals required, type of cleaning and how frequently the tasks will be performed.

The resources to attain the objectives may not all be available, and may be in limited supply, however, it is the responsibility
of the housekeeping staff to complete the tasks set by management. Continue reading “How to Plan and Organize the Housekeeping Department”

TOPICS OF ARTICLES WE WILL BE PUBLISHING IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS

HOW TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE THE HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT

HOUSEKEEPING – MANAGING INVENTORY

BEST PRACTICE METHODS TO CLEAN GUESTROOMS AND PUBLIC AREAS

BEDS, LINENS AND UNIFORMS

MANAGING THE LAUNDRY

MANAGING EXPENSES

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Communication by Sales to Housekeeping to Maintenance

MANAGING THE TEAMWORK BETWEEN THE FRONT DESK AND HOUSEKEEPING

The sales division should check with housekeeping on the following points: Continue reading “Communication by Sales to Housekeeping to Maintenance”

Housekeeping Divisions and Management

GUESTHOUSE MANAGEMENT and DIVISIONS

Management staff at a hotel, guesthouse, lodge, or bed and breakfast has an important function in reporting the operating results to the owner or board of directors. They will be responsible for managing the staff of various divisions or departments and require a formal structure or organizational chart, to enable all staff employed at the property to perform their duties and tasks and understand the chain of reporting and instructions. Continue reading “Housekeeping Divisions and Management”