Guest Service Management (HOSP 1120)
This course provides students with the basic concepts and current trends in the guest service industry as well as an overview of the hospitality and food service industries on a provincial, national, and global scale. Special areas of emphasis include problem solving, coping with challenging patrons and using communication strategies to demonstrate excellence in customer service. While researching trending topics, group and individual work will provide the students an opportunity to become confident at effectively communicating and delivering exceptional guest service to both internal and external guests and students will receive a SuperHost® certificate upon completion of this course.
Course code: HOSP 1120
Credits: 3.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline:
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HOSP 1120 schedule for programs:
- HFSD
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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61990 | May 5, 2025 to August 15, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Randhawa, Pavel |
61989 | May 5, 2025 to August 15, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Randhawa, Pavel |
Additional Information
- Customer service
- Principles of hospitality management and role of industry (Orange book of success)
- Solving problems with customer service
- Guest experience, customer expectations and communication strategies
- Service recovery and dealing with complaints
- Inter-cultural communication
- Motivation, leadership, conflict and relationship management to improve customer service
- Delivering diverse service and communicating appropriately
- The origin of stereotypes and how to avoid them
- Technology and trends in customer service
- Excellence in guest service
PLAR is assessed through an interview with the department leader or designate
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.