Products and servicesExpected standards

The hospitality industry is a service industry, however it does provide both products and services to customers. Products are items sold by a hospitality outlet. Services are provided to meet the needs of the customer and to improve their experience.

Part ofHospitality (CCEA)Hospitality and customers

Expected standards

Front office

ServicesStandards expected
Check in/outQuick service; short queues; acknowledge all guests; apologise for any delays; all bills presented correctly with a choice of payment methods available; currency exchange; porter to carry luggage; concierge to order taxis and provide local information; tourist information displayed
Services
Standards expected
Check in/out
Quick service; short queues; acknowledge all guests; apologise for any delays; all bills presented correctly with a choice of payment methods available; currency exchange; porter to carry luggage; concierge to order taxis and provide local information; tourist information displayed

Administration

ServicesStandards expected
Business servicesDirect dial phone; photocopying; telephone messaging; secretarial duties; computer with internet access; postal service; additional office supplies e.g. notepads, pens
Services
Standards expected
Business services
Direct dial phone; photocopying; telephone messaging; secretarial duties; computer with internet access; postal service; additional office supplies e.g. notepads, pens

Leisure Facilities

Leisure facilities are offered by larger 4 and 5-star hotels. They offer a range of products and services including spa/golf/fitness suites.

ProductsServicesStandards expected
Spa productsSpa treatmentsHighest possible standards; luxurious surroundings; high quality furnishings and fittings; attentive service; high quality products e.g. massage oils used for spa treatments; robes and slippers in clean, well designed changing rooms
Golf courseCaddy service; golf club hire; buggy available; golf lessons; locker room Well maintained course; trained staff to provide lessons; clean changing facilities with showers; secure storage for golf clubs;
Fitness suitePersonal trainerApproachable staff to provide advice and guidance; well maintained equipment; clean, ventilated area
Products
Services
Standards expected
Spa products
Spa treatments
Highest possible standards; luxurious surroundings; high quality furnishings and fittings; attentive service; high quality products e.g. massage oils used for spa treatments; robes and slippers in clean, well designed changing rooms
Golf course
Caddy service; golf club hire; buggy available; golf lessons; locker room
Well maintained course; trained staff to provide lessons; clean changing facilities with showers; secure storage for golf clubs;
Fitness suite
Personal trainer
Approachable staff to provide advice and guidance; well maintained equipment; clean, ventilated area