Know the function, importance, organizational structure, job descriptions, duties and responsibilities of the front office and housekeeping departments located under the rooms section in hotels.
Explain the relationship and communication methods of the front office and housekeeping department with other departments.
Know human resources management (staff recruitment, in-service training and motivation methods, work schedule, work plan, productivity and performance standard concepts).
Explain the cleaning materials and supplies used in the housekeeping department and their areas of use.
Know the hygienic cleaning methods of rooms/bathrooms and other areas in the hotel, personal hygiene and water hygiene, and the hygienic and aesthetic decoration rules that must be followed in the department's work areas.
Know the process of budgeting and control.
Explain the probable accidents and their precautions, the methods of providing security of hotel's and consumers' properties.
Know the laundry services and management in housekeeping department.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
One of the most critical functions in the tourism sector is accommodation. Fulfilling this function according to guest needs, expectations, and appropriate quality standards depends heavily on the front office and housekeeping departments, as well as the number of qualified staff in these departments. This course aims to equip personnel working at the manager, supervisor, and staff levels with the necessary knowledge related to this area.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
The importance of the front office department, its functional areas and job descriptions
2nd Week
The importance of the housekeeping department and its functional areas and job descriptions
3rd Week
Planning and organization in the housekeeping department
4th Week
Human resources in the front office and housekeeping department
5th Week
Communication in the front office and housekeeping department
6th Week
Material management in the housekeeping department
7th Week
Cleaning methods and chemicals used in cleaning in the housekeeping department
8th Week
Midterm exam
9th Week
Control in the housekeeping department
10th Week
Budgeting in the housekeeping department
11th Week
Cleaning and maintenance process and decoration in the housekeeping department
12th Week
Cleaning and maintenance process and decoration in the housekeeping department
13th Week
Customer and hotel goods safety in the housekeeping department
14th Week
Characteristics and maintenance methods of textiles used in laundry services and hotels
Recommended or Required Reading
Akoğlan Kozak, M. (2016). Otel İşletmelerinde Kat Hizmetleri Yönetimi (10th ed.). Detay Yayıncılık.
Sezgin, O. M. (2000). Konaklama İşletmelerinde Kat Hizmetleri Yönetimi (Geliştirilmiş 2. Baskı). Gazi Kitabevi.
Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı, Araştırma ve Eğitim Genel Müdürlüğü. (2009, Kasım). Önbüro.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Presentation
Questions/Answers
Discussion
Practice
DVD Viewing
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Quiz
2
10
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)