Front OfficeSOP6 min read
Credit Card Authorization Procedure
Protect payment accuracy, guest privacy and hotel revenue when authorizations need attention.
PRIMARY ROLEFront Desk Supervisor
USE WHENPayment Authorization
Operating standard
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Credit Card Authorization Procedure: Confirm the scope, desired outcome and front office owner for this payment authorization work.
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Verify the current facts with the appropriate hotel systems, logs, guest records or physical inspection.
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Complete the actions within Front Desk Supervisor authority and escalate any safety, guest, revenue or policy exception promptly.
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Coordinate required handoffs with the affected department so the action is visible beyond one shift.
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Document the result, any exception and the next action before the work is considered complete.