The book explores the key elements of housekeeping as also its theoretical foundations and techniques of operations: the structure and layout of the housekeeping department, housekeeping inventory, guest room layout and maintenance, flower arrangement, and interior decoration.
This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Housekeeping is critical to the success of today's hospitality operations. The third edition of this textbook shows what it takes to direct day-to-day operations of this department, from big-picture management issues to technical details for cleaning each area.
The second edition of Housekeeping Management is written from a management perspective of the executive housekeeper in the lodging industry. The overarching concept of the text spotlights three major areas of expertise required for the success of lodging professionals: management of resources, administration of assets, and knowledge of technical operations. The text explores the role of the housekeeping department in hotel/lodging operations, and focuses mainly on the effective communication between the housekeeping, front office, and engineering and maintenance staff. This edition will have the same focus on the management- and administration-based philosophy from the 1st Edition, but with a stronger focus on the engineering aspects of housekeeping. The book also incorporates new concepts of energy conservation and risk management to address the latest sustainability and security trends in the industry, as well as updated information on guestroom technology.
This book addresses the changing, growing role of the housekeeping department to include maintenance of health club facilities, grounds, valet, and foodservice facilities.
Now in its fifth edition, Professional Management of Housekeeping Operations is the essential practical introduction to the field, a complete course ranging from key principles of management to budgeting, from staff scheduling to cleaning. With expanded attention to leadership and training, budgeting and cost control, and the increasingly vital responsibility for environmentally safe cleaning, the latest edition of this industry standard also includes new case studies that help readers grasp concepts in a real-world setting. Instructor's Manual, Test Bank in both Word and Respondus formats, Photographs from the text, and PowerPoint Slides are available for download at www.wiley.com/college
Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Organisational And Operation Chapter 3. Cleaning Agents And Equipments Chapter 4. Hotel Guest Rooms And Cleaning Procedure Chapter 5. Bed Marketing And Principle Of Cleaning Chapter 6. Linen Management And Control Chapter 7. Laundry Operation Chapter 8. Room Keys And Key Control Chapter 9. Pest And Pest Control Chapter 10. Security And Safety Appendices A. Examination Questions B. Housekeeping Terminology C. Books And Publications
Hotel housekeeping is a sub-discipline of hotel management which focuses on the maintenance of hotels on a daily or long term basis. The key objective of hotel housekeeping is to provide a safe, clean and comfortable environment to the customer. It also focuses on providing a pleasant and comfortable ambience by using various color schemes, decorations, furnishings and an efficient staff in the hotel. Housekeeping techniques finds extensive application across various sectors such as hospitals, hostels, universities, libraries, offices, museums and residential houses. Some of the other areas studied under this discipline are budgeting, interior designing, safety and security. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. It discusses the operations and management of hotel housekeeping in a multidisciplinary manner. This book will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.