HM05- Housekeeping, F&B, and Banquet Department Flashcards
main priority of housekeepers in the hospitality industry:
maintain cleanliness and appearance of guest rooms
vital in attracting and keeping guest through its role in maintaining top quality door, cleanliness, and service.
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TRUE/ FALSE: the role of the housekeeping department extends beyond hotel cleanliness.
TRUE
GUEST ROOMS: Each time a guest checks out of a hotel, the rooms must be
stripped and thoroughly cleaned to prepare for the arrival of the next guest
they are responsible for the appearance of all public areas (lobbies, restrooms, gyms, and other rooms utilized by guests) and need to be cleaned on a regular basis.
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six (6) objectives of housekeeping
- ensure a comfortable and clean environment
- pleasant and friendly atmosphere
- ensure that everything under their supervision is kept neat and clean
- train and supervise effectively
- establish a good working relationship
- ensure that safety and security regulations are known to all staff
dress code for housekeeping- LADIES
- hair is neatly combed and in a bun, neatly tied back, or cut short
- no makeup
- neat and clean uniform
- no jewelry (watch and wedding ring)
- clean footwear
dress code for housekeeping- MEN
- hair is worn short and neatly combed
- clean shaven
- neat and clean uniform
- clean footwear
three (3) skills required for effective housekeeping:
- Management
- Budgeting
- An eye for beauty
four (4) skills under management in housekeeping:
- delegation
- work management
- time management
- people management
TRUE/ FALSE: A well-run housekeeping run at maximum cost to the hotel/institution.
FALSE (maximum-minimum)
A good housekeeper must be good at planning, and selecting equipment and supplies that are good in quality but with a moderate price.
Budgeting
Housekeepers should have an artistic sense to be able to decorate the area properly.
Eye for beauty
four (4) main functions of housekeeping
- cleaning and maintenance
- training personnel
- requisition and control of the necessary supplies and equipment
- paperwork schedule and reports
eight (8) areas of responsibility:
- guest rooms
- halls and corridors
- lobby
- public rooms and restaurants
- offices
- stairways
- window
- stores, concessions, and other leased areas.
the five (5) supervisors under the assistant housekeeper:
- floor supervisor
- public area supervisor
- control desk supervisor
- linen/ uniform supervisor
- laundry supervisor
six (6) scopes of housekeeping maintenance:
- guestroom maintenance
- maintenance of public area
- maintenance of linen/ laundry service
- washing issuance, repair and inventory of employee’s uniform
- installation, cleaning, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities
- provision of special service
14 housekeeping department staff
- executive housekeeper
- assistant executive housekeeper
- room attendant
- lobby porter
- houseman
- powder
- gardener
- linen attendant
- seamstress/ tailor
- valet runner
- laundry attendant
- upholsterer
- locksmith
- paint carpenter/ refinisher
5S of good housekeeping
seiri- sort
seiton- segregate
seiso- sanitize
seiketsu- standardize
shitsuke- self-discipline
items for keeps and items for waste basket
seire- sort
arranged in order for easy use
seiton- segregate
cleaning the workplace
seiso- sanitize
high standard of housekeeping
seiketsu- standardize
training and discipline people to follow 5S
shitsuke- self-discipine
two (2) types of housekeeping
a) domestic
b) institutional
five (5) bathroom amenities
- bathroom linen (bath, hand, face towel)
- bath mat
- hair shampoo and conditioner
- shower cap
- 1 soap per occupant
standard for bathroom linen- bath towel, face towel, and hand towel
two tels per room for one set
one towel per occupant
- directs and organizes the activities of the F&B department
- maintain high standards of F&B quality, service, and merchandising to maximize profit
- develop implement, and monitor schedules for the operation of all restaurants and bars
food and beverage director
clearly describe, assign, and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various F&B sub-departments
food and beverage director
implements effective control of food, beverage, and labor costs among all departments
food and beverage director
seven (7) types of chef
- Sauce chef
- Fish Sauce
- Rotisserie Chef
- Relief Chef
- Vegetable Chef
- Pastry Chef
- Pantry
prepare sauce and stews
sauce chef
cooks fish dishes
Fish Sauce
roasts, broils, grills, and braises meats
rotisserie chef
relieves station chefs
relief chef
prepares vegetables
vegetable chef
prepares all hot and cold dessert items
pastry chef
prepares all cold foods, salads, and dressings
pantry chef
facilities that include formal and informal restaurants: specialty restaurants, coffee shops, snack bars, and cafeterias
hotel restaurants