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Front Desk Closing Checklist

Close a front desk shift with accurate records and a clean handoff.

PRIMARY ROLEFront Desk Agent
USE WHENShift Closing

Operating standard

  1. 01

    Resolve or document all open guest requests and complaints.

  2. 02

    Reconcile drawer activity, receipts, paid-outs and adjustments to the shift report.

  3. 03

    Review remaining arrivals, no-shows, wake-up calls and transportation requests.

  4. 04

    Update room moves, out-of-order rooms, traces and guest profile notes.

  5. 05

    Restock and reset the desk, secure sensitive materials and return assigned keys.

  6. 06

    Complete the shift log with facts, actions taken, owner and next required action.