They sell guest rooms, register guests, and assign rooms
Front Office
FO Operations
Reservations Registrations Room and rate assignment Guest services Room status Maintenance and settlement of guest accounts Creation of guest history
Reservations
Till free telephone numbers Direct telephone calls Hotel sales representatives Travel agencies Telex Fax Emails Property networks
Communications
PABX-hotel switchboard or private branch exchange Answering and distributing calls Monitor wake up calls Coordinate emergency calls Protect privacy
Uniformed services
Set proper service standards
Enhance hotel’s image
Make lasting impression
Important personal traits of FO Staff
Mature Maintains control and composure With positive attitude With sense of humor With eye for detail
Uniformed Service Department Personnels
Bell Attendant Door Attendant Valet Parking Attendant Transportation Personnel Concierge
Front Desk Personnels
Receptionist
Front Desk Agent
Cashier
Mail and Information Clerk
Reservation Personnels
Reservation Clerk
Reservationists
Communication Personnel
Telephone Operator
The key lapels displayed in the uniform of the Concierges
Clefs d’Or
4 room divisions
Front office
Housekeeping
Uniformed services
Concierge