Standard Procedure For The Concierge / Bell Desk Staff Handling Incoming Item or Packages Delivery

Purpose of this SOP: Upon receiving any incoming items for the guest the concierge team should 1) Check off items, 2) Check-inCheck-in means Guest arrives and registers in. hotel software, 3) Indication for the guest, 4) If the guest is in the room, 5) Item for expected arrival guest, 6) If the guest is not in the room, 7) After the item is released.

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1. Check off items.

• Always check the items to avoid breakage and proper checking for security.
• Upon receiving items for guests check with the sender for fragile or valuable items or perishable things, also check the sender’s information.

2. Check guest details in the system.

• Check the hotel software/system to see if the guest is listed or holds a reservation.
• Receive items from the sender after verification of the guest details in the system.
• Ensure the guest is the correct receiver.

3. Indication for guests in the hotel system.

• Leave a message or traces on the guest reservation.
• Also, write down the item information on the “daily incoming item record”.

4. If the guest is in the room.

• Ensure the guest is not disturbed and avoid any disputes between guest and staff.
• Call the guest and get permission before GSA delivers the item to the room.
• Obtain incoming item records in the Concierge daily file folder.
• If the guest wants to pick up the item later at the desk, store the item temporarily at the concierge.

5. The item for expected arrival guests.

• For the safety of the item.
• If the guest has not checked in yet, leave the message or trace to a guest reservation in the system.

• So the reception can let the guest know upon their arrival.

6. If the guest is not in the room.

• To show respect to guests the items are to be handled carefully.
• Store the item accordingly and properly.

7. After the item is released.

• For easy future reference, the details of the item delivery need to be properly recorded.
• After the item is released, the staff who releases the item must write down the name and the release time on the daily incoming item record.

Training Summary Questions:

1. What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling incoming items or package delivery by the Concierge/Bell Desk staff?
2. What are the steps involved in checking off items upon receiving them?
3. How are guest details verified in the hotel software/system?
4. What is done if the guest is in the room when the item is received?
5. How are items handled for expected arrival guests who have not checked in yet?
6. What is done if the guest is not in the room when the item is received?
7. What steps are taken after the item is released to ensure proper record-keeping?
8. What is the SOP number for this procedure, and which departments does it involve?
9. When was this SOP issued, and how long does it take to train staff on it?
10. What are the responsibilities of the Concierge/Bell Desk staff in relation to this SOP?

SOP Number: Front Office SOP – 66
Department: Concierge - Bell Desk
Date Issued: 18-Aug-2019
Time to Train: 30 Minutes