{"id":160,"date":"2024-04-02T07:35:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T07:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/?p=160"},"modified":"2024-04-02T07:35:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T07:35:51","slug":"a-standard-operating-procedure-sop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/a-standard-operating-procedure-sop\/","title":{"rendered":"A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-02-at-10.14.01-AM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-02-at-10.14.01-AM.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-02-at-10.14.01-AM-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-02-at-10.14.01-AM-768x960.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3468a8a86e8344a96527029ba311b8b\">\ud835\uddd4 \ud835\udde6\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf1\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\udde2\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 \ud835\udde3\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf1\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2 (\ud835\udde6\ud835\udde2\ud835\udde3) is a set of written instructions documenting an organization&#8217;s routine or repetitive activity. SOP helps maintain the quality and consistency of service and standards in your hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b63a0522bca96d297872e9c2c21fcb2d\">The development and use of SOPs are an integral part of a successful quality system as it provides individuals with the information to perform a job properly and facilitate consistency in the quality and integrity of a product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3adfcc5aea55d7e46bf4d4d00e9f8ced\">It is a must that all newly recruited staff and should be given training on SOP. In addition, the training of the \ud835\udddb\ud835\udde5 \ud835\uddf1\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfb\ud835\ude01 should be maintained and documented department-wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-345df985972e37f3455041ac7a272754\">Consider the housekeeping exercise in hotels. Now, let&#8217;s talk about the subtopics to think about when addressing housekeeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-950905d200992c602d3271489265ce31\">Exploring each sub-topic in detail would lengthen this, so here&#8217;s a brief overview to guide you on how the SOP should be formatted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-af53968345e583e0ea231cd6fe03102c\">\ud835\udde6\ud835\udde2\ud835\udde3 \u2013 \ud835\udddb\ud835\uddfc\ud835\ude02\ud835\ude00\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf8\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 \u2013 Packing for Out of Order rooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65836094c62c81fa3481abbcb88beeab\">\ud835\udde6\ud835\udde2\ud835\udde3 \ud835\udde1\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddef\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff: HK &#8211; 28 ( SOP serial number and department code )<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c64f95ae6310cc33468c1fae4c1e3c4\">\ud835\uddd7\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfb\ud835\ude01: Housekeeping \u2013 Guest Rooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7d3117d62c1add81a6c45a9ebacd6427\">\ud835\uddd7\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udddc\ud835\ude00\ud835\ude00\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf1: DATE THE DOCUMENT WAS CREATED.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dac5e42a7fb9b87fd5cf684343fbc62a\">\ud835\udde7\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\ude01\ud835\uddfc \ud835\udde7\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb: 30 Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f274b5586fdc966918648faa08077c68\">Sometimes, a guest room must be removed from inventory due to various maintenance works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c453c246434ef3d1f8f9b193fdb2fb66\">Below are a few reasons why the room is taken under Out of Order :<br>\u2736 A\/C leakage<br>\u2736Bathroom leak<br>\u2736Ceiling leak<br>\u2736Carpet replace<br>\u2736Window Glass broken<br>\u2736Repainting<br>\u2736False ceiling repair<br>\u2736Room Ceiling Fungus appearing.<br>\u2736Blockage \/ Leakage in the bathroom, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4aa9ceb2d58c24fba8b3422d1311c164\">\u2705The housekeeping department is responsible for packing the guest for the maintenance team to start their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c842ecc13536a8a78c7bf54fa518d24\">\u2705Packing helps protect and prevent other room areas from damage due to dust, moisture, paint, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b97639fd8fe0642425cf458c1a5d21c4\">\u2705Depending on the kind of maintenance activity, the room boy should pack the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dfb3031bb914f3e50f244f5681981135\">The items below are packed in most cases:<br>\u25baAll the furniture<br>\u25baGuest supplies<br>\u25baAccessories<br>\u25baI pad-dock<br>\u25baTV<br>\u25baHome Theatre\/surround systems.<br>\u25baRoom Lightning and Temperature Control Systems.<br>\u25baDrapery<br>\u25baLinen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d86b0eced6e119bc3d24d18da42a20a\">All fittings &amp; fixtures and heavy items like a bed will be covered.<br>Carpet to be either rolled or covered with plastic or discarded sheets.<br>The W\/C seat is to be protected and tied with polythene.<br>Heavy items<br>Fixtures.<br>All artwork, lamps.<br>Fittings have to be protected and kept aside.<br>The entire carpet has to be covered wall to wall.<br>Strip the bed of all linen.<br>Mattress protector, curtain swag, bed valence, and bed cover are to be sent for dry cleaning.<br>Pillows, shower curtains, and small items must be packed, numbered, and kept in the store.<br>All supplies and stationery are to be packed, numbered, and stored.<br>Small furniture is to be numbered and held in the stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/hashtag\/?keywords=sops&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7146395686861787136\">#sops<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/hashtag\/?keywords=housekeeping&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7146395686861787136\">#housekeeping<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud835\uddd4 \ud835\udde6\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf1\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\udde2\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 \ud835\udde3\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf1\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2 (\ud835\udde6\ud835\udde2\ud835\udde3) is a set of written instructions documenting an organization&#8217;s routine or repetitive activity. 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