Complaint Handling Checklist

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Initial Contact & Acknowledgement

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Focuses on how the complaint is initially received and acknowledged. This includes all channels (phone, email, online, in person).

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Guest/Customer Name

Brief Summary of Complaint (Initial Understanding)

Reservation/Booking Number (if applicable)

Complaint Status (Initial)

Name of Staff Member Handling Initial Contact

Complaint Recording & Categorization

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Details the process for logging the complaint accurately and assigning it to the correct category for analysis and resolution.

Guest Name

Contact Information (Phone/Email)

Date of Incident/Complaint

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Category of Complaint (e.g., Room Condition, Service, Food & Beverage, Billing)

Severity Level (Impact on Guest Experience)

Brief Summary of Complaint

Reservation/Booking Number (if applicable)

Property Location (If Multi-Property)

Investigation & Fact-Finding

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Covers the steps taken to gather all necessary information to understand the root cause of the complaint.

Complaint Channel (How was the complaint received?)

Guest/Customer Statement (Detailed description of the issue)

Reservation/Booking Number (If applicable)

Date of Incident

Time of Incident (Approximate)

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Location of Incident (Specific area within property)

Staff Member Interview Notes (Summarize relevant staff accounts)

Supporting Documentation (Photos, receipts, etc.)

Initial Assessment of Severity

Resolution & Response

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Outlines how to determine a fair resolution and communicate it to the guest/customer.

Resolution Type Selected

Resolution Details (if 'Other' selected)

Refund Amount (if applicable)

Response Draft

Communication Channel

Response Sent Date

Notes on Guest Interaction

Follow-Up & Guest Satisfaction

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Focuses on ensuring the resolution was effective and the guest/customer is satisfied with the outcome.

Date of Follow-Up

Communication Method for Follow-Up

Summary of Follow-Up Conversation/Interaction

Guest Satisfaction Level

Score (if using a satisfaction survey)

Additional Comments/Notes from Guest (if any)

Resolution Accepted?

Details of any further action required due to follow-up (if applicable)

Analysis & Improvement

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Deals with the process of learning from complaints to prevent similar issues from recurring.

Number of Complaints Received This Period

Most Frequent Complaint Categories (Select All That Apply)

Summary of Key Complaint Trends Observed

Root Cause Analysis Methodology Used (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram)

Specific Actions Taken to Address Identified Root Causes

Number of Process Changes Implemented Based on Complaint Analysis

Date of Next Review of Complaint Handling Process

Effectiveness of Training Programs (Related to Complaint Handling)

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