{"product_id":"housekeeping-management-hardback-9781118071793","title":"Housekeeping Management (Hardback) 9781118071793","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHousekeeping Management\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMatt A. Casado (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118071793, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 6 March 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 19.3 x 2 cm, 0.635 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe second edition of \u003ci\u003eHousekeeping Management\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003cp\u003eThe 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 will also incorporate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eChapter 1: The Housekeeping Department in Lodging Operations. \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Executive Housekeeper as Department Manager.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Structural Planning of the Housekeeping Department.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Management of Inventory and Equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Characteristics of Housekeeping Equipment and Supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Laundry Room Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: The Cleaning Function.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Personnel Administration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Controlling Housekeeping Operations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Safety, Security and Infectious Diseases in Property Operations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Energy Conservation in Lodging Properties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Environmental and Sustainability Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Travel \u0026amp; holiday [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Travel \u0026amp; holiday\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Travel%20\u0026amp;%20holiday%20%5BWT%5D%22\"\u003eWT\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52417750499608,"sku":"9781118071793","price":126.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118071793.jpg?v=1784506419","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/housekeeping-management-hardback-9781118071793","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}