Operations Excellence

OUR SERVICES

Enhance Hotel Operations and Guest Experience with Proven Strategies

Hotel operations consulting is what we specialize in at JCB Consulting. With over 30 years of experience, we help elevate hotel performance through SOPs, team training, and guest experience strategies Our founder has worked with top brands like Marriott, IHG, Hilton, and Choice Hotels. With a skilled team of hotel operators, we specialize in opening and renovating hotels, consistently delivering projects on time and under budget.

We stay aligned with industry standards outlined by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) to deliver proven results.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Development & Implementation

  • Create clear, brandaligned operational guidelines to improve efficiency.
  • Train staff on best practices for consistent service delivery.
  • Conduct ongoing SOP audits to ensure adherence and quality control.

Cost Control & Profit Optimization

  • Identify inefficiencies and implement costsaving initiatives.
  • Improve labor management and productivity without sacrificing service quality.
  • Analyze expenses and optimize vendor relationships to reduce operational costs.

Guest Experience Enhancement & Service Training

  • Conduct detailed evaluations of guest feedback and online reviews.
  • Implement service recovery strategies to improve guest satisfaction scores.
  • Provide handson customer service training for frontline staff.

Housekeeping & Maintenance Optimization

  • Improve turn around times for room
  • readiness and cleanliness.
  • Develop preventative maintenance
  • plans to extend the life of assets.
  • Reduce guest complaints related to cleanliness and maintenance issues.

Food & Beverage (F&B) Operations Support

  • Evaluate menu pricing, inventory control, and overall F&B profitability.
  • Implement costeffective ordering and waste reduction strategies (this is particularly useful in a hotel whos brand requires a complimentary breakfast).
  • Train staff on upselling techniques and enhancing guest dining experiences.

Technology & Systems Integration

  • Assess and ensure that your Property Management System (PMS) and automation tools are being used effectively.
  • Optimize front desk and reservation processes to enhance efficiency.
  • Ensure guest selfservice technologies and mobile checkin options are being properly used.

Crisis & Risk Management

  • Develop emergency response plans for safety and security incidents.
  • Train teams on handling unexpected challenges, from staffing shortages to guest disputes.
  • Conduct compliance reviews to ensure adherence to health, safety, and brand standards.

Front Office & Reservations Optimization

  • Train front desk teams to maximize revenue through upselling, rate maximization and effective guest interactions.
  • Reduce wait times, improve checkin/checkout processes, and enhance first impressions.
  • Strengthen reservation systems to increase direct bookings and reduce OTA dependency.

Operational Audits

  • A detailed audit report outlining strengths, weaknesses, andactionable recommendations.
  • A customized improvement plan to enhance operations, increase revenue, and improve guest satisfaction.
  • Guidance on training and process improvements to ensure longterm success.

We pair operations audits with customized staff development—explore Our Hotel Training Programs to learn more.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At JCB Consulting, we don’t just troubleshoot issues—we proactively create systems that prevent them. Our hands-on approach ensures that your hotel operates smoothly while maintaining profitability and an exceptional guest experience.