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Back of the House Assessments

& Announced Brand Standard & SOP Assessments

At GDI, we recognize that the efficiency and compliance of back-of-the-house operations are crucial to the overall success of your hotel. Our comprehensive Back of the House Assessments and Announced Brand Standard & Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Assessments ensure that every aspect of your hotel’s operations, both front-facing and behind the scenes, meets the highest standards.

Back of the House Assessments

Thorough Evaluation of Operational Integrity

The back-of-the-house departments are the backbone of your hotel’s daily operations, encompassing critical areas like Engineering, Security, Finance, and Human Resources.


Our Back of the House Assessments are designed to provide an in-depth review of these departments, ensuring that all processes, compliance requirements, and standard operating procedures are meticulously followed.

Comprehensive Process Review

Our auditor will spend between 3 to 7 nights on-site, thoroughly evaluating every single process within the back-of-the-house departments. This includes detailed checks of procedures in Engineering, Security, Finance, HR, and other key areas.

Compliance Verification

We assess compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and local laws, ensuring that your operations are fully aligned with all necessary standards.

Proof of Compliance

Our assessments include verification of documentation and records as proof that all processes are being correctly implemented and followed. This covers everything from maintenance logs in Engineering to financial records in Finance and training records in HR.

Standards and SOP Adherence

We evaluate adherence to your brand’s specific standards and standard operating procedures, ensuring that back-of-the-house departments operate efficiently and consistently.

Actionable Insights

Our detailed audit report provides insights into areas of excellence and those requiring improvement, along with practical recommendations for enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.

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Announced Brand Standard
& SOP Assessments:

A Comprehensive Check of Your Brand’s Integrity

Maintaining brand integrity requires a thorough and detailed approach. Our Announced Brand Standard & SOP Assessments are designed to ensure that every aspect of your hotel’s operations adheres to your brand’s standards, down to the finest details.

Complete Brand Standard Verification

Unlike mystery audits, this audit allows us to check every aspect of your brand standards in-depth. We take photographs of every standard to provide a visual record of compliance.

Detailed Specifications Matching

We verify that every element, from room amenities to branded mattresses, matches the specified brand standards. This includes physically checking items and matching them against the brand’s specifications.

Invoice Verification

To ensure full compliance, we cross-check physical items with financial invoices, verifying that what’s in place matches the financial records.

Thorough SOP Review

We conduct a comprehensive review of all Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring they are not only documented but are being followed correctly in daily operations.

Comprehensive Reporting

Our audit reports are exhaustive, providing detailed findings with photographs, matched specifications, and any discrepancies found, along with recommendations for corrective action.

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Why Choose GDI for Your Assessments?

At GDI, our audits are conducted by seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience in hospitality operations. We offer a tailored approach to ensure each audit meets your specific needs, delivering the insights and recommendations necessary to maintain and elevate your hotel’s standards.

Experienced Auditors

Our auditors bring extensive hospitality experience, ensuring every audit is thorough, accurate, and insightful.

Customized Assessments

We tailor our audits to your brand’s specific standards and operational requirements, providing relevant and actionable insights.

Comprehensive Reporting

Our detailed audit reports offer a clear understanding of your hotel’s strengths and areas for improvement, with practical recommendations for achieving excellence.

Ongoing Support

We partner with you to implement changes and track progress, ensuring your hotel consistently meets the highest standards.

Elevate Your Operations with GDI

Whether you’re looking to ensure back-of-the-house compliance or uphold brand standards across your hotel, GDI’s audits provide the thorough evaluation and actionable insights you need to achieve operational excellence. Contact us today to learn more about our Back of the House Assessments and Announced Brand Standard & SOP Assessments and discover how we can help you elevate your hotel’s operations.

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Back-of-house operational audits