This document provides an overview of training topics for front desk staff at a hotel, including procedures for check-ins, reservations, payments, guest services and amenities, shift responsibilities, cleaning duties, emergency procedures, equipment locations, rewards programs, and phone systems. Trainees will be signed off on after demonstrating proficiency in each duty through practice.
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Comfort Inn Training
1. Training
General Front Desk
Time Clock (Punch In/Out)
Count Drawer
Writing Vouchers
Water Money
Check Log Book
Fill Printer Paper
Replace Printer Toner Cartridge
Fill Fax Machine Paper
Replace Fax Toner Cartridge
Answer Phone
Make Room Keys
Original Key
Copy a Key
Read a Key
Making Reservations
Verify Future Availability of Room
and Type
Verify How Many Guests
Read Back Information to Guest or E-
mail Confirmation
Check In Guests
Guest Information
ID and Credit Card for Cash Guest
Underage Guests
Cash Deposit
Credit/Debit Cards
Direct Bill--CLC Cards
Direct Bill Accounts
CC Authorization Form
Verify That Cash Payment Is Posted
Manual Posting of Charges
Adjusting Charges
Daily Charge for Cot
No Charge for Crib
Smoking Charge
Pet Charge
No Charge for Service Animals
Sign Off
Trainer/Trainee
Duty Practice 1 Practice 2 Practice 3 Practice 4
2. Training
Sign Off
Trainer/Trainee
Duty Practice 1 Practice 2 Practice 3 Practice 4
Change a Record
Change Guest Information
Change Rate
Change Stay
Change Payment Information
Splitting a Payment
Making Adjustments to Folio
Post a Payment
Multiple Payers
By Gift Card
When Checking Out
Partial Payment (ex., weekly)
Refunding Cash (Cash Paid Out)
Making an Adjustment
Front Lobby
Wipe Tables and Countertops
Wipe High Chairs
Empty Trash
TV Remote Stays in Office
Vacuuming Rugs
Seasonal: Clearing Snow
Seasonal: Collecting Pool Towels
Seasonal: Cleaning Pool Area
Seasonal: Turning On/Off Pool Lights
Seasonal: Reset Time on Lobby Clocks
Laundry
Washing Sheets
Washing Towels
Washing Blankets/Bedspreads
Washing Rags
Folding Sheets
Folding Towels
Folding Pool Towels
3. Training
Sign Off
Trainer/Trainee
Duty Practice 1 Practice 2 Practice 3 Practice 4
Folding Pillow Cases
Folding Shower Curtains
Folding Mattress Pads
Folding Blankets
Folding Bedspreads
Amenities
Where in Back Office
Where Extras Are Kept
Additional Sheets
Additional Towels
Additional Pillows/Blankets
Additional Toilet Paper
Additional Facial Tissue
Shift Responsibilities: All Shifts
Count/Initial Drop of Previous Shift
Sign Into/Out of Shift
Bucket Check
Prepare Drop at End of Shift
Clean Bathroom
Add Items to Maintenance Log
Sending Packages (Pkg's)
Sending Out Dry Cleaning
Breakfast Set-Up
Stock Supplies on the Counters
Stock Supplies Under Counters
Refill Juice as Necessary
Adjust Serving Amounts According to
Number of Guests in House
Set Out Utensils
Make Extra Waffle Batter as Necessary
Keep Tables Wiped as Necessary
Keep Supplies Filled as Necessary
Wash Used Dishes/Containers
Breakfast Tear-Down
Store or Discard Leftover Food
Shut Off Chafing Dish and Unplug
Remove Chafing Dish and Wash
For specific shift responsibilities, please see Duty Rosters for individual shifts
4. Training
Sign Off
Trainer/Trainee
Duty Practice 1 Practice 2 Practice 3 Practice 4
Shut Off Crock Pot
Flush Juice Machine
Turn Off Juice Machine
Lock Refrigerator
Turn Off Waffle Maker
Remove Ice Packs from Batter Housing
Wash All Serving Utensils
Wash Crock Pot and Chafing Dish
Wash Egg Dish from Mini Fridge
Wash Fruit Bowls if Needed
Wash Condiment Bowls if Needed
Refill Coffee and Hot Water
Empty/Wipe Down Cereal Tray
Wipe Counters (Move All Serving Pieces
to Clean Under Them)
Emergency Procedures
Shut offs for gas, electric, water
Fire
Tornado
Injury to Guest
Robbery
Child Trapped in Locked Bathrm
Silencing Fire Alarm
Where Do I Find:
Plungers?
Playing Cards?
Extra Remotes?
Batteries for Remotes?
Choice Privileges
Looking Up Guest's Number
Signing Guest Up
How to Earn Free Nights
Which Rates Earn Points?
Phone System
Turn On/Off Individual Room Phones
If there are groups in house, please place fruit bowls, oatmeal/hot chocolate holder, condiment bowls, and cereal
dispensers inside the cabinets or in the pantry/kitchenette to deter snacking by guests.
5. Training
Sign Off
Trainer/Trainee
Duty Practice 1 Practice 2 Practice 3 Practice 4
Set Wake-up Calls
Turn Off Wake-up Calls
Turn Off Alarm for Unanswered Wake-
up Calls
Forward Call to Room
Forward Call to Cordless Phone
Reset Time on Phone System